Singer Bad Bunny (age 31) won the Grammy Award for Album of the Year 2026 for a Spanish-language record, while American rapper Kendrick Lamar took home five awards. ‘Wild Flower’ won the Song of the Year award.
The 68th Grammy Awards ceremony was held in Los Angeles on Sunday. Below are the main winners.
In the Album of the Year category, the winners were ‘Déjame Terar Mas Fotos’ by Bad Bunny, and Record of the Year, an award for recording and production, went to ‘Luther’ by Kendrick Lamar and SZA.
‘Wild Flower’ Best Song of 2026
For Song of the Year, an award given to songwriters and composers, ‘Wild Flower’ by Billie Eilish (lyrics by Billie Eilish and Finneas) won.
The award for Best New Artist went to Olivia Dean, while Best Pop Vocal Album was won by ‘Meme’ by Lady Gaga. Best Pop Solo Performance went to ‘Messy’ by Lola Young. The award for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance went to ‘Defying Gravity’ (from Wicked) by Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande.
The award for Best Rap Album went to ‘GNX’ by Kendrick Lamar, and Best Rap Performance was won by ‘Chains and Webs’ – Clipse (Pusha T and Malice) with Kendrick Lamar and Pharrell Williams.
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Meanwhile, Best Music Video went to ‘Anxiety’ by Doechii, and the award for Best Global Music Album was won by ‘Caetano e Bethania Ao Vivo’ by Caetano Veloso and Maria Bethania.
Grammy Awards
The Grammy Awards are an annual ceremony honoring outstanding achievements in the music industry, first presented in 1959. Organized by the Recording Academy, the awards recognize artistic and technical excellence across numerous genres and categories.
Los Angeles
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Album of the Year
“Album of the Year” is not a specific place or cultural site, but a major music award category presented annually by the Grammy Awards. The award was first presented in 1959 to recognize artistic achievement, technical proficiency, and overall excellence in the music industry. Winning this award is considered one of the highest honors in the recording field.
Record of the Year
“Record of the Year” is a prestigious Grammy Award category that honors artistic achievement in the music industry for a specific single or track. It was first presented at the inaugural Grammy Awards in 1959, recognizing the year’s best recording based on overall performance and production. The award is distinct from “Song of the Year,” as it focuses on the recorded performance rather than the songwriting or composition.
Song of the Year
“Song of the Year” is a major annual music award presented in South Korea, most notably as part of the Melon Music Awards. It honors the most popular and impactful single track of the year, with winners historically determined by a combination of digital sales, online votes, and expert judges. The award reflects the dynamic trends and immense popularity of K-pop both domestically and internationally.
Best New Artist
“Best New Artist” is not a physical place or cultural site but an award category presented annually at the Grammy Awards. It was first introduced at the inaugural ceremony in 1959 to recognize an emerging musical artist who released a breakthrough recording during the eligibility period.
Best Pop Vocal Album
“Best Pop Vocal Album” is a category at the Grammy Awards, which have been presented by the Recording Academy since 1959. This specific category honors artistic achievement in the pop music genre for albums containing at least 51% playing time of vocal tracks.
Best Pop Solo Performance
“Best Pop Solo Performance” is an award category presented annually at the Grammy Awards, which honor outstanding achievements in the music industry. The category was introduced in 2011 to specifically recognize solo vocal or instrumental pop recordings, with its history reflecting the evolving landscape of popular music.
Best Pop Duo/Group Performance
“Best Pop Duo/Group Performance” is a category at the Grammy Awards, the premier honors in the American music industry. Established in 2012, the award recognizes quality vocal or instrumental pop recordings by duos or groups.
Best Rap Album
“Best Rap Album” is a category at the Grammy Awards, first presented in 1996, which honors artistic achievement in the rap music genre. Its history reflects the mainstream recognition and evolving artistic scope of hip-hop, with winners including influential artists like Lauryn Hill, Eminem, and Kendrick Lamar.
Best Rap Performance
“Best Rap Performance” is not a physical place or cultural site but an award category presented by the Grammy Awards since 1989. It honors artistic achievement in the rap music genre, reflecting the genre’s evolution and mainstream recognition over decades.
Best Music Video
“Best Music Video” is not a specific place or cultural site but rather a subjective category in entertainment, often recognized through awards like the MTV Video Music Awards. The concept emerged in the 1980s with the rise of MTV, which popularized music videos as an art form and marketing tool for songs.
Best Global Music Album
The “Best Global Music Album” is a category at the Grammy Awards, established in 2022 to recognize excellence in albums rooted in non-Western, traditional, and international music genres. It evolved from the previous “Best World Music Album” category, reflecting a broader and more modern understanding of global musical traditions.
Grammy Award
The Grammy Awards are an annual ceremony honoring outstanding achievements in the music industry, first presented in 1959. They are presented by the Recording Academy and are considered one of the most prestigious awards in global entertainment.
