Cher’s Awkward Record of the Year Reveal Steals the Night
The 2026 Grammy Awards featured a memorable moment when Cher presented the Record of the Year award. The legendary singer’s amusing missteps captivated viewers and created a relatable scene on stage.
Cher’s Awkward Record of the Year Reveal
The night began with Cher delivering an inspiring speech while receiving a lifetime achievement award. After concluding her address, she attempted to leave the stage, joking, “I guess I’m supposed to walk off now.” However, host Trevor Noah called her back to announce the nominees for the Record of the Year.
Unscripted Moments and Laughter
Despite the formal setting, Cher’s unscripted moments brought humor to the event. She returned to the microphone and initially paused before opening the envelope. “And the Grammy goes to…” she said, looking at the teleprompter. After realizing she was supposed to check the envelope, she exclaimed, “Oh! They told me it was going to be on the prompter.”
Announcing the Winner
With excitement, Cher revealed the winner: “The Grammy goes to… Luther Gandross!” Her slip, mistaking the name for Luther Vandross, drew chuckles from the audience. Kendrick Lamar, also nominated for his song “Luther,” acknowledged Cher’s mistake from his seat, confirming his win.
- Nominated Song: “Luther”
- Original Artist: Luther Vandross (deceased in 2005)
- Kendrick Lamar’s Earlier Win: Best Rap Album
Audience Reaction
The amusing exchange quickly became a hot topic on social media, where users praised Cher’s candidness. One X user remarked, “Cher left the Grammy stage, got dragged back on, read the nominees, and then was so happy to give the award to… Luther GANDROSS!!!” Another commented on the beauty of her enthusiasm for Luther Vandross.
This night at the Grammys featured both charm and authenticity, highlighting the significance of music that transcends time, as echoed by Lamar in his acceptance speech: “This is what music is about. Luther Vandross.”
