2026 Grammy Winners and Nominees: Complete NPR List
The 68th Grammy Awards were held on February 1, 2026, highlighting a diverse array of musical talents across various genres. Kendrick Lamar emerged as the leading nominee, with nine nominations, following a successful year where he won five Grammys. His nominations this year include prestigious categories, such as Album of the Year, Record of the Year, and Song of the Year.
2026 Grammy Winners and Nominees: Complete NPR List
The awards ceremony featured 95 categories, recognizing outstanding achievements in music. Below is a summary of key nominees and winners in several major categories:
Record of the Year
- “DtMF” by Bad Bunny
- “Manchild” by Sabrina Carpenter
- “Anxiety” by Doechii
- “WILDFLOWER” by Billie Eilish
- “Abracadabra” by Lady Gaga
- “luther” by Kendrick Lamar with SZA
- “The Subway” by Chappell Roan
- “APT.” by ROSÉ & Bruno Mars
Album of the Year
- GNX by Kendrick Lamar
- DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS by Bad Bunny
- SWAG by Justin Bieber
- Man’s Best Friend by Sabrina Carpenter
- Let God Sort Em Out by Clipse, Pusha T & Malice
- MAYHEM by Lady Gaga
- MUTT by Leon Thomas
- CHROMAKOPIA by Tyler, The Creator
Song of the Year
- “Abracadabra” by Lady Gaga
- “Anxiety” by Doechii
- “luther” by Kendrick Lamar with SZA
- “DtMF” by Bad Bunny
- “Manchild” by Sabrina Carpenter
- “WILDFLOWER” by Billie Eilish
Best New Artist
- Olivia Dean
- KATSEYE
- The Marias
- Addison Rae
- Leon Thomas
- Lola Young
Best Pop Duo/Group Performance
- “Defying Gravity” by Cynthia Erivo & Ariana Grande
- “APT.” by ROSÉ & Bruno Mars
- “30 For 30” by SZA with Kendrick Lamar
This year’s awards also highlighted specific contributions in other categories such as Best Dance/Electronic Recording and Best R&B Performance. With artists like Bad Bunny, Lady Gaga, and Sabrina Carpenter also vying for top honors, the event promised to be a night of memorable performances and potential record-breaking wins.
The excitement surrounding the Grammys continues as fans await updates and results in the coming years, especially with Kendrick Lamar’s historical opportunity to win Album of the Year, marking a significant moment for hip-hop since 2004.
