Music’s Biggest Night 2026: Full Grammy Winners & Highlights
NRIGlobe Entertainment Desk February 2, 2026 – Hyderabad, India
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 outstanding music from the eligibility period (August 31, 2024 – August 30, 2025). Broadcast live on CBS (8–11:30 p.m. ET / 5–8:30 p.m. PT) and streamed on Paramount+, the night featured powerhouse performances from Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber, Sabrina Carpenter, Bruno Mars & ROSÉ, Tyler, the Creator, and others.
Kendrick Lamar led with nine nominations and emerged as the night’s biggest winner with five awards, including Record of the Year for “Luther” (with SZA). Bad Bunny made history as the first artist to win Album of the Year with an all-Spanish-language album (Debí Tirar Más Fotos). Billie Eilish and Finneas tied for the most Song of the Year wins ever with “Wildflower.” The event marked a diverse, genre-blending celebration without dominant runs from past giants like Taylor Swift or Beyoncé.
For Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) worldwide—especially in the US, UK, Canada, Australia, Gulf countries, and Europe—the Grammys remain a major cultural event, blending global pop, Latin, hip-hop, and emerging sounds. Wins by international and Latin artists resonated strongly with diaspora communities, while Chappell Roan’s bold red-carpet moment and presentation role sparked widespread social media buzz among NRI fans.
The “Big Four” Winners
- Album of the YearDebí Tirar Más Fotos – Bad Bunny (First all-Spanish-language album to win; 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), MAYHEM (Lady Gaga), GNX (Kendrick Lamar), MUTT (Leon Thomas), CHROMAKOPIA (Tyler, the Creator).
- Record of the Year “Luther” – Kendrick Lamar feat. SZA
- Song of the Year “Wildflower” – Billie Eilish (Songwriters: Billie Eilish O’Connell & Finneas O’Connell)
- Best New Artist Olivia Dean (Emotional speech dedicated to immigrants and family roots; presented by Chappell Roan.)
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
Premiere Ceremony highlights included wins for Cynthia Erivo & Ariana Grande (“Defying Gravity”), FKA twigs, and more.
How NRIs Watched & Streamed
- TV: CBS (final broadcast; moves to Disney in 2027).
- Streaming: Paramount+ (live and on-demand globally where available).
- Time Zones for NRIs: Adjusted viewing—e.g., 6:30 a.m. IST Monday (India), late-night/early-morning slots in US/UK/Australia.
- Red Carpet & Highlights: Free on live.grammy.com, YouTube, and social media—perfect for diaspora watch parties.
NRI Perspective & Highlights
The 2026 Grammys felt fresh and inclusive, spotlighting Latin global influence (Bad Bunny’s historic win), hip-hop dominance (Kendrick Lamar’s record-setting night), and emerging international talent (Olivia Dean). Chappell Roan’s daring Mugler “nipple ring” gown and presenter role generated massive online discussion among NRI communities celebrating bold queer representation and fashion.
Performances and speeches touched on universal themes like identity, resilience, and social issues, drawing huge engagement from South Asian diaspora fans via clips and reactions.
NRIGlobe brings balanced, global NRI-focused coverage—stay tuned for post-Grammy artist interviews, diaspora reactions, and what these wins mean for upcoming tours and playlists.
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