The Grammys are a major moment for any music lover’s life as everyone wants their favorites to be nominated and to hopefully win. The event is not all awards though, many stars perform mini concerts for viewers.
This year’s performances consisted of Sabrina Carpenter, Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber, Olivia Dean and many more. Even with the performances, the awards are what most people tune in for. Some major categories include “Album of the Year”, “Song of the Year”, “Record of the Year” and “Best New Artist”. Below is a list of the major categories, their nominees and winners.
Best New Artist
Other Nominees
- Addison Rae
- Alex Warren
- KATSEYE
- Leon Thomas
- Lola Young
- Sombr
- The Marias
Record of the Year
Winner: Kendrick Lamar ft. SZA with “Luther”
Other Nominees:
- Bad Bunny with “DtMF”
- Billie Eilish with “Wildflower”
- Bruno Mars and ROSÉ with “APT”
- Chappell Roan with “The Subway”
- Doechii with “Anxiety”
- Lady Gaga with “Abracadabra”
- Sabrina Carpenter with “Manchild”
Album of the Year
Winner: Bad Bunny with “DeBí TiRAR MáS FOToS”
Other Nominees:
- Clipse, Pusha T & Malice with “Let God Sort Em Out”
- Tyler the Creator with “Chromakopia”
- Justin Bieber with “Swag”
- Kendrick Lamar with “GNX”
- Lady Gaga with “Mayhem”
- Leon Thomas with “Mutt”
- Sabrina Carpenter with “Man’s Best Friend”
Song of the Year
Winner: Billie Eilish with “Wildflower”
Other Nominees:
- Bad Bunny with “DtMF”
- Bruno Mars and Rosé with “APT”
- Doechii with “Anxiety”
- HUNTR/X: EJAE, Audrey Nunu, and Rei Ami with “Golden”
- Kendrick Lamar and SZA with “Luther”
- Lady Gaga with “Abracadabra”
- Sabrina Carpenter with “Manchild”
The 2026 Grammys had a lot of great wins and performances. Many went online to discuss shows they loved or didn’t love along with their thoughts on the winners. Olivia Dean had a loved performance of her hit song “Man I Need.”
”Of all the new artist performances, Olivia Dean’s ‘Man I Need’ was by far the most put together and classiest” “The Irish River” writer Aly Rothfus said. “Her stage presence was amazing and you could tell how ecstatic she was to perform.”
The 68th annual Grammys were either an exciting or disappointing night for all music fans. Whether or not their favorites won, it was still an exciting night filled with emotional speeches and spectacular performances.
