EXPLAINERNews|Arts and CultureGrammy winners 2026: Bad Bunny, Kendrick Lamar and ICE criticismHere’s a look at the top winners of the night at the Grammy Awards.

Entertainment Industry Update: Grammy Awards 2026 Highlights

The 2026 Grammy Awards showcased several prominent achievements within the music industry. Notable winners include:

Album of the Year : Debi tirar mas fotos (I should have taken more photos) by Bad Bunny Record of the Year : Luther by Kendrick Lamar with SZA Best Rap Album : GNX by Kendrick Lamar Best Latin Urban Album : Debi tirar mas fotos by Bad Bunny Best New Artist : Olivia Dean Best Pop Vocal Album : Mayhem by Lady Gaga Best Pop Solo Performance : Messy by Lola Young Song of the Year (Songwriter’s Award) : Wildflower by Billie Eilish O’Connell and Finneas O’Connell Best Dance/Electronic Album : EUSEXUA by FKA twigs Best Pop Duo/Group Performance : Defying Gravity by Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande Best Rock Album : Never Enough by Turnstile Best Contemporary Country Album : Beautifully Broken by Jelly Roll Best R&B Album : Mutt by Leon Thomas Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album : A Matter of Time by Laufey Best Latin Pop Album : Cancionera by Natalia Lafourcade Best Mexican Music Album : Palabra De To’s (Seca) by Carin Leon Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media : Sinners by Various Artists Best Score Soundtrack for Visual Media (Composer’s Award) : Sinners by Ludwig Goransson Best Gospel Album : Heart of Mine by Darrel Walls and PJ Morton Best Contemporary Christian Music Album : Coritos Vol 1 by Israel & New Breed Best Song Written for Visual Media : Golden from KPop Demon Hunters Best Jazz Vocal Album : Portrait by Samara Joy Best Jazz Instrumental Album : Southern Nights by Sullivan Fortner featuring Peter Washington and Marcus Gilmore Best African Music Performance : Push 2 Start by Tyla Best Reggae Album : BLXXD & FYAH by Keznamdi Best Music Video : Anxiety by Doechii Best Music Film : Music by John Williams Best Alternative Music Album : Songs of a Lost World by The Cure Songwriter of the Year : Amy Allen Producer of the Year, Nonclassical : Cirkut Best Comedy Album : Your Friend by Nate Bargatze Best Audio Book, Narration and Storytelling Recording : Meditations: The Reflections of His Holiness The Dalai Lama by Dalai Lama Best Spoken Word Poetry Album : Words for Days Vol 1 by Mad Skillz Best Album Cover : Chromakopia The Dr Dre Global Impact Award : Pharrell Williams

Billie Eilish and Finneas, wearing ICE Out pins, pose with the Song of the Year award for ‘Wildflower’ [Mike Blake/Reuters]

Samara Joy accepts the Best Jazz Vocal Album award for ‘Portrait’ during the premiere ceremony of the 68th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles [Daniel Cole/Reuters]

Pharrell Williams performs during the 68th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles [Daniel Cole/Reuters]

Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.