Olivia Dean’s Breakthrough Seals Best New Artist as Bad Bunny Headlines Grammy Winners 2026

The 68th Grammy Awards have kicked off and artists have already won accolades in 95 categories, with numerous pre-show awards being distributed prior to the main ceremony such as Best Duo/Group Performance, Best Dance Pop Recording and Best Rock Performance awards given out. Australian act Tame Impala took home Best Dance/Electronica Recording. You can view a complete list of winners here while here is today’s main ceremony list of winners and nominees.

Grammy winners 2026 : Album of the Year

At the 2026 Grammy Awards, the Album of the Year honor reflected the ceremony’s increasingly global outlook, with a major win that highlighted how international sounds now sit at the center of pop culture. While the top category did not go to an Australian artist this year, Australia still made its presence felt across the awards. Several Australian acts earned nominations, and at least one secured a win in a genre category, continuing the country’s steady Grammy legacy. From alternative and electronic music to rock and experimental pop, Australian artists once again proved they remain influential players on the world stage, even without taking home the night’s biggest trophy.

Olivia Dean’s Breakthrough Seals Best New Artist as Bad Bunny Headlines Grammy Winners 2026
Grammy winners 2026
  • WINNER: Bad Bunny — Debí Tirar Más Fotos
  • Justin Bieber — Swag
  • Sabrina Carpenter — Man’s Best Friend
  • Clipse, Pusha T & Malice — Let God Sort Em Out
  • Lady Gaga — Mayhem
  • Kendrick Lamar — GNX
  • Leon Thomas — Mutt
  • Tyler, the Creator — Chromakopia

Record of the Year

The Record of the Year award at the 2026 Grammys celebrated both artistic excellence and cultural impact, honoring a song that defined the year in sound and emotion. The win highlighted strong production, wide appeal, and the ability of one track to connect across genres and global audiences.

  • Bad Bunny — DtMF
  • Sabrina Carpenter — Manchild
  • Doechii — Anxiety
  • Billie Eilish — Wildflower
  • Lady Gaga — Abracadabra
  • WINNER: Kendrick Lamar feat SZA — Luther
  • Chappell Roan — The Subway
  • Rosé & Bruno Mars — APT

Song of the Year

The Song of the Year award at the 2026 Grammys recognized exceptional songwriting, celebrating lyrics and composition that resonated deeply with listeners. The winning track stood out for its emotional clarity, storytelling strength, and lasting impact, proving that great songwriting remains at the heart of modern music.

  • Lady Gaga — Abracadabra
  • Doechii — Anxiety
  • Rosé & Bruno Mars — APT
  • Bad Bunny — DtMF
  • HUNTR/X — Golden
  • Kendrick Lamar feat SZA — Luther
  • Sabrina Carpenter — Manchild
  • WINNER: Billie Eilish — Wildflower

Best Pop Solo Performance

The Best Pop Solo Performance category at the 2026 Grammys spotlighted an artist who delivered a standout vocal moment, blending confidence, emotion, and technical precision. The winning performance captured the spirit of modern pop, proving that a single voice can still command massive attention and leave a lasting impression.

  • Justin Bieber — Daisies
  • Sabrina Carpenter — Manchild
  • Lady Gaga — Disease
  • Chappell Roan — The Subway
  • WINNER: Lola Young — Messy

Best Pop Vocal Album

Lady Gaga claimed the Best Pop Vocal Album award at the 2026 Grammy Awards, winning for her record Mayhem. The project showcased bold vocals, slick production, and chart-topping singles, outpacing nominees Justin Bieber, Miley Cyrus, Sabrina Carpenter, and Teddy Swims on music’s biggest night worldwide fans celebrated loudly together afterward.

  • Justin Bieber — Swag
  • Sabrina Carpenter — Man’s Best Friend
  • Miley Cyrus — Something Beautiful
  • WINNER: Lady Gaga — Mayhem
  • Teddy Swims — I’ve Tried Everything But Therapy Pt 2

Best Contemporary Country Album

Jelly Roll earned the 2026 Grammy for Best Contemporary Country Album with Beautifully Broken. The deeply personal record blended modern country sounds with rock and soul influences, resonating strongly with listeners. He triumphed over Kelsea Ballerini, Eric Church, Miranda Lambert, and Tyler Childers in the competitive category.

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  • Kelsea Ballerini — Patterns
  • Tyler Childers — Snipe Hunter
  • Eric Church — Evangeline vs The Machine
  • WINNER: Jelly Roll — Beautifully Broken
  • Miranda Lambert — Postcards From Texas

Best Música Urbana Album

Bad Bunny took home the 2026 Grammy for Best Música Urbana Album with DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS. The project mixed reggaeton, Latin trap, and emotional storytelling, highlighting his signature sound and global appeal. The win further cemented his dominance in urban Latin music on the international stage.

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  • WINNER: Bad Bunny — DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS
  • J Balvin — Mixteip
  • Feid — Ferxxo Vol X: Sagrado
  • Nicki Nicole — Naiki
  • Trueno — Eub Deluxe
  • Yandel — Sinfónico (En Vivo)

Best New Artist

The Best New Artist Grammy in 2026 was awarded to Olivia Dean. Her breakthrough as a soulful singer-songwriter and widespread critical buzz helped her edge out a competitive field of rising stars to capture music’s most anticipated newcomer prize.

  • WINNER: Olivia Dean
  • Katseye
  • The Marias
  • Addison Rae
  • Sombr
  • Leon Thomas
  • Alex Warren
  • Lola Young

Best Rap Album

Kendrick Lamar secured the 2026 Grammy for Best Rap Album with GNX. The record delivered sharp lyricism, powerful storytelling, and bold production, reinforcing his influence in hip-hop. He outpaced strong contenders in the category, adding another prestigious honor to his already celebrated career.

  • Clipse, Pusha T & Malice — Let God Sort Em Out
  • GloRilla — Glorious
  • JID — God Does Like Ugly
  • WINNER: Kendrick Lamar — GNX
  • Tyler, the Creator — Chromakopia

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