The 2026 Grammy Awards: A Night of Musical Excellence and Controversy
The biggest night in music is here, and the competition is fierce! As the 68th Grammy Awards unfold, all eyes are on the main categories, setting the stage for an evening of celebration and controversy.
But here's where it gets interesting...
The nominees for the 2026 Grammys include some of the biggest names in the industry. Leading the pack is Kendrick Lamar with an impressive nine nominations, closely followed by Lady Gaga, Cirkut, and Jack Antonoff, each with seven nods. Other notable nominees include Bad Bunny, Sabrina Carpenter, and Leon Thomas.
And this is the part most people miss...
While the main categories grab the headlines, there are numerous other awards up for grabs, each with its own unique story. From rap to country, pop to R&B, the diversity of music is on full display.
Let's dive into the winners and explore some of the most intriguing categories:
Best Rap Album:
- "Let God Sort Em Out" - Clipse, Pusha T, and Malice
- "GLORIOUS" - GloRilla
- "God Does Like Ugly" - JID
- "GNX" - Kendrick Lamar (WINNER)
- "CHROMAKOPIA" - Tyler, The Creator
Best New Artist:
- Olivia Dean (WINNER)
- Katseye
- The Marias
- Addison Rae
- sombr
- Leon Thomas
- Alex Warren
- Lola Young
Best Música Urbana Album:
- "DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS" - Bad Bunny (WINNER)
- "Mixteip" - J Balvin
- "FERXXO VOL X: Sagrado" - Feid
- "NAIKI" - Nicki Nicole
- "EUB DELUXE" - Trueno
- "SINFÓNICO — En Vivo" - Yandel
Best Contemporary Country Album:
- "Patterns" - Kelsea Ballerini
- "Snipe Hunter" - Tyler Childers
- "Evangeline vs. The Machine" - Eric Church
- "Beautifully Broken" - Jelly Roll (WINNER)
- "Postcards From Texas" - Miranda Lambert
Best Pop Vocal Album:
- "SWAG" - Justin Bieber
- "Man's Best Friend" - Sabrina Carpenter
- "Something Beautiful" - Miley Cyrus
- "MAYHEM" - Lady Gaga (WINNER)
- "I've Tried Everything But Therapy (Part 2)" - Teddy Swims
And the battle for the top pop solo performance...
- "Daisies" - Justin Bieber
- "Manchild" - Sabrina Carpenter
- "Disease" - Lady Gaga
- "The Subway" - Chappell Roan
- "Messy" - Lola Young (WINNER)
Song of the Year:
- "Abracadabra" - Lady Gaga
- "APT." - ROSÉ and Bruno Mars
- "Anxiety" - Doechii
- "DtMF" - Bad Bunny
- "Golden" - HUNTR/X: EJAE, Audrey Nuna, REI AMI
- "luther" - Kendrick Lamar feat. SZA
- "Manchild" - Sabrina Carpenter
- "Wildflower" - Billie Eilish (WINNER)
Record of the Year:
- "DtMF" - Bad Bunny
- "Manchild" - Sabrina Carpenter
- "Anxiety" - Doechii
- "WILDFLOWER" - Billie Eilish
- "Abracadabra" - Lady Gaga
- "luther" - Kendrick Lamar With SZA
- "The Subway" - Chappell Roan
- "APT." - ROSÉ, Bruno Mars
Album of the Year:
- "DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS" - Bad Bunny
- "SWAG" - Justin Bieber
- "Man's Best Friend" - Sabrina Carpenter
- "Let God Sort Em Out" - Clipse, Pusha T, and Malice
- "MAYHEM" - Lady Gaga
- "GNX" - Kendrick Lamar
- "MUTT" - Leon Thomas
- "CHROMAKOPIA" - Tyler, The Creator
Best Pop Duo/Group Performance:
- "Defying Gravity" - Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande
- "Golden" - HUNTR/X: EJAE, Audrey Nuna, REI AMI
- "Gabriela" - KATSEYE
- "APT" - ROSÉ, Bruno Mars
- "30 For 30" - SZA featuring Kendrick Lamar
Country Music's Finest:
- "Bitin' List" - Tyler Childers
- "Good News" - Shaboozey
- "I Never Lie" - Zach Top
- "Somewhere Over Laredo" - Lainey Wilson
- "A Song To Sing" - Miranda Lambert and Chris Stapleton
Best Dance Pop Recording:
- "Bluest Flame" - Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco
- "Abracadabra" - Lady Gaga
- "Midnight Sun" - Zara Larsson
- "Just Keep Watching" - Tate McRae
- "Illegal" - PinkPantheress
R&B's Soulful Performances:
- "YUKON" - Justin Bieber
- "It Depends" - Chris Brown featuring Bryson Tiller
- "Folded" - Kehlani
- "MUTT" - Leon Thomas
- "Heart Of A Woman" - Summer Walker
As the night unfolds, we'll keep you updated with live winner announcements. Stay tuned for more Grammy magic!
Thoughts on the winners? Any surprises or snubs? Share your opinions in the comments below!
