Grammy Awards 2026: Bad Bunny Wins Album of the Year, Sabrina Carpenter Takes Record of the Year
Los Angeles was once again the epicenter of the music universe as the 68th Annual Grammy Awards unfolded at the Crypto.com Arena. Hosted for a fourth time by the charismatic Trevor Noah, the 2026 ceremony celebrated a landmark year in music, marked by historic wins, powerful performances, and a record-breaking sweep by Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny.
The night’s biggest story was Bad Bunny, whose genre-blurring masterpiece "DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS" clinched the coveted Album of the Year award. This victory made him the first all-Spanish-language act to ever win the category, a monumental moment for Latin music on the global stage.
Major Category Highlights: Who Won the Big Four?
While Kendrick Lamar entered the night as the most-nominated artist with nine nods, the "Big Four" general field awards were distributed among several top contenders.
Album of the Year: Bad Bunny – "DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS"
This win over heavyweights like Kendrick Lamar and Lady Gaga signals a seismic shift in the industry's recognition of global, non-English language music.Record of the Year: Sabrina Carpenter – "Manchild"
Carpenter’s poignant and chart-dominating single "Manchild" earned her this top prize, cementing her transition from pop phenom to critical darling.Song of the Year: Lady Gaga – "Abracadabra"
Awarded to the songwriters, this win honored Gaga’s theatrical and hit-making prowess from her album MAYHEM.Best New Artist: Leon Thomas
The versatile singer, songwriter, and producer beat out a strong field, including global girl group KATSEYE, for this career-launching award.
Kendrick Lamar's Dominant Night
Despite missing out on Album of the Year, Kendrick Lamar still walked away a major winner. His critically acclaimed album GNX earned him Best Rap Album, while his collaboration with SZA, "luther," won Best Melodic Rap Performance. In total, Lamar took home four awards, solidifying his position as one of hip-hop's most essential voices.
Full List of 2026 Grammy Award Winners
Here is a breakdown of winners in key categories from music’s biggest night.
Pop & Dance Categories
Best Pop Solo Performance: Sabrina Carpenter – "Manchild"
Best Pop Vocal Album: Sabrina Carpenter – Man’s Best Friend
Best Dance Pop Recording: Lady Gaga – "Abracadabra"
Rock, Metal & Alternative
Best Rock Album: Turnstile – NEVER ENOUGH
Best Metal Performance: Spiritbox – "Soft Spine"
Best Alternative Music Album: Hayley Williams – Ego Death at a Bachelorette Party
R&B & Rap
Best R&B Album: Leon Thomas – MUTT
Best Rap Performance: Clipse, Pusha T & Malice feat. Kendrick Lamar & Pharrell Williams – "Chains & Whips"
Best Rap Song: Doechii – "Anxiety"
Global & Regional Music
Best African Music Performance: Burna Boy – "Love"
Best Música Urbana Album: Bad Bunny – DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS
Best Global Music Album: Burna Boy – No Sign of Weakness
Other Notable Wins
Best Music Video: Sade – "Young Lion"
Best Score Soundtrack for Visual Media: Wicked – John Powell & Stephen Schwartz
Best Album Cover: Tyler, The Creator – CHROMAKOPIA
A Night of Performances and Statements
The ceremony was punctuated by stunning live performances. Sabrina Carpenter delivered a career-defining rendition of "Manchild," while Bruno Mars and ROSÉ brought smooth energy to their nominated track "APT." The night also featured a show-stopping, high-octane performance from Best New Artist nominees KATSEYE, which instantly went viral.
The 2026 Grammys will be remembered as a year that honored both commercial giants and artistic evolution, with Bad Bunny’s historic Album of the Year win marking a new, more inclusive chapter for the Recording Academy.
For the complete list of winners in all 94 categories, visit the official Recording Academy website.
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