The 68th Annual Grammy Awards: Historic Wins for Bad Bunny, Kendrick Lamar, Billie Eilish, and Olivia Dean

The 68th Grammy Awards took place on February 1, 2026, at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, hosted by Trevor Noah. The night celebrated the best music from the past year and delivered several groundbreaking moments. Bad Bunny made history by becoming the first artist to win Album of the Year for a primarily Spanish-language album with *DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS*. Kendrick Lamar and SZA won Record of the Year for their collaboration "luther," while Billie Eilish and her brother Finneas took Song of the Year for "Wildflower." British singer Olivia Dean was named Best New Artist, highlighting fresh talent in a diverse field.

The ceremony featured standout performances from artists like Sabrina Carpenter, Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars, Justin Bieber, and all eight Best New Artist nominees. Other notable wins included Lady Gaga for Best Dance Pop Recording with "Abracadabra" and Amy Allen as Songwriter of the Year (Non-Classical). Kendrick Lamar led with multiple wins, solidifying his status as one of the most awarded rappers in Grammy history.

Fans and critics praised the event for its blend of global sounds, emotional acceptance speeches, and tributes to music's evolving landscape—including the first Grammy win for a K-pop-related track in a visual media category.

This year's Grammys showed the industry's growing embrace of international and multilingual music, setting an exciting tone for the future.