Grammy Awards 2026: Winners Announced
The 2026 Grammy Awards celebrated a night of remarkable talent across various music genres, with a diverse array of artists taking home prestigious awards. Below is a comprehensive list of the winners from the evening, highlighting the significant achievements in both mainstream and classical music.
Best Pop Vocal Album
Winner:
- Lady Gaga – MAYHEM
Nominees:
- Justin Bieber – SWAG
- Sabrina Carpenter – Man’s Best Friend
- Miley Cyrus – Something Beautiful
- Teddy Swims – I’ve Tried Everything But Therapy (Part 2)
Best Contemporary Country Album
Winner:
- Jelly Roll – Beautifully Broken
Nominees:
- Kelsea Ballerini – Patterns
- Tyler Childers – Snipe Hunter
- Eric Church – Evangeline Vs. The Machine
- Miranda Lambert – Postcards From Texas
Best Música Urbana Album
Winner:
- Bad Bunny – DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS
Nominees:
- J Balvin – Mixteip
- Feid – FERXXO VOL X: Sagrado
- Nicki Nicole – NAIKI
- Trueno – EUB DELUXE
- Yandel – SINFÓNICO – En Vivo
Best New Artist
Winner:
- Olivia Dean
Nominees:
- KATSEYE
- The Marias
- Addison Rae
- Leon Thomas
- Alex Warren
- Lola Young
Best Rap Album
Winner:
- Kendrick Lamar – GNX
Nominees:
- Clipse, Pusha T & Malstart – Let God Sort Em Out
- GloRilla – GLORIOUS
- JID – God Does Like Ugly
- Tyler, The Creator – CHROMAKOPIA
Best Music Video
Winner:
- Doechii – Anxiety
Nominees:
- Sabrina Carpenter – Manchild
- Clipse – So Be It
- OK Go – Love
- Sade – Young Lion
Best Contemporary Classical Composition
Winner:
- Gabriela Ortiz – Ortiz: Dzonot
Nominees:
- Christopher Cerrstart – Cerrstart: Don’t Look Down
- Donnacha Dennehy – Dennehy: Land Of Winter
- Tania León – León: Raíces – Origins
- Shawn E. Okpebholo – Okpebholo: Songs In Flight
Best Classical Compendium
Winner:
- Ortiz: Yanga
Best Classical Solo Vocal Album
Winner:
- Amanda Forsythe – Telemann: Ino – Opera Arias For Soprano
Achievements Across Genres
The event further recognized excellence in multiple categories, including Best Comedy Album, awarded to Nate Bargatze for Your Friend, Nate Bargatze, and Best Children’s Music Album, which went to Harmony by FYÜTCH & Aura V.
Notable Wins in Jazz and Folk
In the jazz category, Samara Joy won for Portrait, while the folk music category saw I’m With Her earn accolades for Wild And Clear And Blue.
Special Recognitions
Additional awards included Producer of the Year (Classical), going to Elaine Martstart, and the Best Music Film, awarded to John Williams for Music By John Williams, showcasing the breadth of talent celebrated at the Grammys.
As the music industry continues to evolve, this year’s Grammy Awards underscored the diverse talent that defines contemporary music, celebrating both established artists and newcomers making their mark on the industry.