Grammys 2026: Bad Bunny, Kendrick Lamar Dominate as Full Winners List Emerges

Global stars shine at 68th Grammy Awards as music’s biggest night crowns chart-toppers, breakout acts, and industry legends

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By A1News International | Los Angeles, United States

The global music industry took centre stage as the 68th Annual Grammy Awards lit up Los Angeles, celebrating the biggest artistes and productions of the past year.

Latin superstar Bad Bunny and rap icon Kendrick Lamar emerged as the night’s biggest winners, dominating key categories in a ceremony that blended glamour with artistic excellence.

A Spectacle of Music and Recognition

Hosted by Trevor Noah for the sixth and final time, the awards ceremony at the Crypto.com Arena showcased performances and honours across 95 categories.

While the main broadcast delivered high-profile moments, several awards were presented earlier during the premiere ceremony hosted by Darren Criss, recognising technical and genre-specific achievements.

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Big Winners, Defining Moments

Bad Bunny led the night with major wins, including Record of the Year and Album of the Year, reinforcing his dominance on the global music scene.

Kendrick Lamar secured multiple awards, while stars like Lady Gaga and top producers including Cirkut and Jack Antonoff also recorded significant victories.

Top Categories: Major Winners

Record of the Year: Bad Bunny — “DtMF”
Album of the Year: Bad Bunny — Debí Tirar Más Fotos
Song of the Year: Lady Gaga — “Abracadabra”
Best New Artiste: Olivia Dean
Producer of the Year (Non-Classical): Cirkut
Songwriter of the Year (Non-Classical): Amy Allen

Pop, Dance & Electronic Highlights

Pop Solo Performance: Justin Bieber — “Daisies”
Pop Duo/Group Performance: Cynthia Erivo & Ariana Grande — “Defying Gravity”
Pop Vocal Album: Justin Bieber — Swag
Dance/Electronic Recording: Tame Impala — “End of Summer”
Dance Pop Recording: Lady Gaga — “Abracadabra”
Dance/Electronic Album: FKA twigs — Eusexua

Rock & Alternative Standouts

Rock Performance: Yungblud — “Changes (Live From Villa Park)”
Rock Song: Nine Inch Nails — “As Alive as You Need Me to Be”
Rock Album: Turnstile — Never Enough
Alternative Performance/Album: The Cure — “Alone” / Songs of a Lost World

R&B and Rap Take Centre Stage

R&B Performance/Song: Kehlani — “Folded”
Traditional R&B Performance: Leon Thomas — “Vibes Don’t Lie”
R&B Album: Leon Thomas — Mutt
Rap Performance: Clipse — “Chains & Whips”
Melodic Rap Performance: Kendrick Lamar ft. SZA — “Luther”
Rap Album: Clipse — Let God Sort Em Out

Jazz, Roots & Gospel Highlights

Jazz Performance: Chick Corea, Christian McBride & Brian Blade — “Windows (Live)”
Jazz Vocal Album: Samara Joy — Portrait
Americana Album: Jon Batiste — Big Money
Bluegrass Album: Billy Strings — Highway Prayers
Gospel Performance/Song: CeCe Winans — “Come Jesus Come”

Conclusion

The 2026 Grammys delivered a sweeping celebration of global music, spotlighting diverse genres and creative excellence across continents.

From pop megastars to rap heavyweights and gospel icons, the ceremony reaffirmed its status as the industry’s most prestigious stage—setting the tone for the future of global music.