2026 Grammy Winners: Complete List Revealed
The 2026 Grammy Awards unfolded impressively, celebrating the year’s top musical talent across 95 categories. The Recording Academy hosted a day filled with anticipation as 86 awards were presented during the pre-telecast ceremony, with nine more scheduled for the prime-time broadcast.
Highlights from the 2026 Grammy Winners
The afternoon event featured standout performances and multiple wins, notably for Kendrick Lamar, who secured three early awards. He was recognized for:
- Best Rap Song for “TV Off”
- Melodic Rap Performance for “Luther” alongside SZA
- Best Rap Performance for “Chains & Whips”
Other artists celebrated with two awards each included:
- Kehlani
- The Cure
- Turnstile
- Leon Thomas
- Mavis Staples
- I’m With Her
- Gustavo Dudamel
- Amy Allen
- Jelly Roll
- Ludwig Göransson
Noteworthy Wins
Prominent names like Lady Gaga, Bad Bunny, and Tyler Childers also made headlines. Here are some key winners:
- Lady Gaga won for Best Dance Pop Recording with “Abracadabra.”
- Bad Bunny triumphed for Record of the Year with “DtMF.”
- Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande won Best Pop Duo/Group Performance for “Defying Gravity.”
Aiming for greater accolades, Kendrick Lamar leads the nominations with nine for his album “GNX,” potentially setting a record surpassing Jay-Z. Lady Gaga followed closely with seven nominations tied with producers Jack Antonoff and Cirkut.
This Year’s Most Anticipated Awards
While Kendrick Lamar and Lady Gaga were popular among nominees, other notable contenders included:
- Olivia Dean, nominated for Best New Artist
- Sabrina Carpenter, competing in several top categories
The evening show is set to honor various categories, awaiting the conclusion of nominations and performances. With Trevor Noah hosting for the final time, viewers can expect an unforgettable night filled with music and celebration.
The complete victorious list includes heavyweights across genres, celebrating the diversity and creativity inherent to the music industry today. Track the evolving updates from El-Balad for all winners announced during the ceremony.
