68th Annual Grammy Awards 2026: Full Winners List, Highlights, and How to Watch – USA Edition
NRIGlobe Entertainment Desk February 2, 2026 – USA
The 68th Annual Grammy Awards took place on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California. Hosted by Trevor Noah for his sixth and final time, the ceremony celebrated the best in music from the eligibility period (August 31, 2024 – August 30, 2025). Broadcast live on CBS from 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT (with red carpet coverage earlier), it was also streamed live and on-demand on Paramount+.
The night featured powerhouse performances from artists including Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber, Sabrina Carpenter, Bruno Mars & ROSÉ, Tyler, the Creator, and more. The Premiere Ceremony (earlier in the day at Peacock Theater) awarded 86 categories, with the main telecast focusing on the “Big Four” and select others.
Kendrick Lamar led nominations with 9, followed closely by Lady Gaga. Highlights included historic wins, emotional speeches (some addressing social issues like immigration), and surprise moments.
Key Winners: The “Big Four” Categories
- Album of the YearDebí Tirar Más Fotos – Bad Bunny (Producers: Big Jay, La Paciencia, MAG & Tainy; Engineers/Mixers: Antonio Caraballo, Josh Gudwin, Luis Amed Irizarry & Roberto José Rosado Torres; Songwriters: Marco Daniel Borrero, Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, Marcos Efrain Masis, Jay Anthony Nuñez & Roberto José Rosado Torres; Mastering: Colin Leonard) Other nominees: SWAG (Justin Bieber), Man’s Best Friend (Sabrina Carpenter), Let God Sort Em Out (Clipse, Pusha T & Malice), MAYHEM (Lady Gaga), GNX (Kendrick Lamar), MUTT (Leon Thomas), CHROMAKOPIA (Tyler, the Creator).
- Record of the Year “DtMF” – Bad Bunny Other notable contenders: “Manchild” (Sabrina Carpenter), “Anxiety” (Doechii), “Wildflower” (Billie Eilish), “Abracadabra” (Lady Gaga), “Luther” (Kendrick Lamar with SZA), “The Subway” (Chappell Roan), “APT.” (Rosé & Bruno Mars).
- Song of the Year “Wildflower” – Billie Eilish (Songwriters: Billie Eilish O’Connell & Finneas O’Connell) Other nominees: “Abracadabra” (Lady Gaga), “Anxiety” (Doechii), “APT.” (Rosé & Bruno Mars), “DtMF” (Bad Bunny), “Luther” (Kendrick Lamar with SZA), “Manchild” (Sabrina Carpenter), “Golden” (Huntrix/x).
- Best New Artist Olivia Dean Other nominees: KATSEYE, The Marías, Addison Rae, sombr, Leon Thomas, Alex Warren, Lola Young. Olivia Dean’s win was presented by last year’s winner Chappell Roan; she dedicated it to immigrants and bravery in her speech.
Other Major Category Winners
- Best Pop Vocal Album: MAYHEM – Lady Gaga
- Best Pop Solo Performance: “Messy” – Lola Young
- Best Rap Album: GNX – Kendrick Lamar
- Best Contemporary Country Album: Beautifully Broken – Jelly Roll
- Best Música Urbana Album: Debí Tirar Más Fotos – Bad Bunny
- Best Dance/Electronic Album: EUSEXUA – FKA twigs
- Best Latin Pop Album: Cancionera – Natalia Lafourcade
- Best Tropical Latin Album: Raíces – Gloria Estefan
Early non-televised wins included Leon Thomas, FKA twigs, Cynthia Erivo & Ariana Grande (from Wicked), and others.
How to Watch & Stream (USA Viewers)
- TV Channel: CBS (final CBS broadcast; moves to Disney in 2027).
- Streaming: Paramount+ (live and on-demand).
- Time: Main telecast 8–11:30 p.m. ET / 5–8:30 p.m. PT. Premiere Ceremony streamed earlier on live.grammy.com and YouTube.
- Red Carpet & Highlights: Available on live.grammy.com, YouTube, and social media.
- Free Options: Limited; some highlights on official channels post-event. No full free live stream in USA without Paramount+ subscription (trials may apply via partners like YouTube TV).
Global NRI Perspective
For Non-Resident Indians and South Asian diaspora in the USA, the Grammys remain a major cultural event, blending global pop, Latin, rap, and emerging sounds. Wins by Bad Bunny (Puerto Rican/Latin influence) and international talents like Olivia Dean resonated widely. Performances and speeches often touch on universal themes, drawing huge online viewership among NRIs via Paramount+ and social clips.
The 2026 Grammys marked a diverse night without dominant runs from past giants like Taylor Swift or Beyoncé, spotlighting fresh voices and genre blends.
NRIGlobe will continue covering reactions, post-Grammy analysis, and artist spotlights for our global audience. Stay tuned!
References: Official Grammy.com
