Kendrick Lamar made history at the 68th Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, winning five trophies in one night. He became the most awarded rapper ever, surpassing Jay-Z. The rapper took home Record of the Year for Luther featuring SZA and Best Rap Album for GNX, which also topped the UK charts.
The Grammys celebrated international talent alongside Lamar’s historic wins. British artists shone as Olivia Dean won Best New Artist. Lola Young earned Best Pop Solo Performance, FKA Twigs took Best Dance/Electronic Album, YUNGBLUD won Best Rock Performance, and The Cure secured Best Alternative Music Album and Best Alternative Music Performance.
Billie Eilish triumphed with Song of the Year for Wildflower, while Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny earned Album of the Year for DeBí Tirar Más Fotos. Lady Gaga, Tyler, The Creator, and other top artists also claimed major awards. The evening highlighted diversity and global musical excellence.
Kendrick Lamar now holds 26 Grammy trophies, cementing his legacy as one of rap’s most successful artists. Fans and critics alike praised the achievements of UK talent and emerging performers. The awards reflected a mix of mainstream and alternative music victories.
Overall, the 68th Grammys recognized record-breaking performances, rising stars, and global icons. The night honored achievement, creativity, and international collaboration, making it a landmark event in music history. See the complete list of 2026 Grammy winners, including all British stars:
British Winners:
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Best New Artist: Olivia Dean
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Best Pop Solo Performance: Lola Young – Messy
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Best Pop Duo/Group Performance: Cynthia Erivo & Ariana Grande – Defying Gravity
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Best Dance/Electronic Album: FKA Twigs – Eusexua
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Best Rock Performance: Yungblud ft. Nuno Bettencourt, Frank Bello, Adam Wakeman II – Changes (Live From Villa Park) Back To The Beginning
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Best Alternative Music Album: The Cure – Songs Of A Lost World
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Best Alternative Music Performance: The Cure – Alone
Major Awards:
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Song of the Year: Billie Eilish – Wildflower
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Record of the Year: Kendrick Lamar feat. SZA – Luther
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Album of the Year: Bad Bunny – DeBí Tirar Más Fotos
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Best New Artist: Olivia Dean
Pop & Dance:
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Best Pop Vocal Album: Lady Gaga – Mayhem
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Best Pop Solo Performance: Lola Young – Messy
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Best Pop Duo/Group Performance: Cynthia Erivo & Ariana Grande – Defying Gravity
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Best Dance/Electronic Recording: Tame Impala – End Of Summer
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Best Dance/Electronic Album: FKA Twigs – Eusexua
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Best Dance/Pop Recording: Lady Gaga – Abracadabra
Rock, Alternative & Metal:
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Best Rock Performance: Yungblud ft. Nuno Bettencourt, Frank Bello, Adam Wakeman II – Changes
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Best Rock Song: Nine Inch Nails – As Alive As You Need Me To Be
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Best Rock Album: Turnstile – Never Enough
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Best Alternative Music Album: The Cure – Songs Of A Lost World
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Best Alternative Music Performance: The Cure – Alone
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Best Metal Performance: Turnstile – Birds
Rap & Hip-Hop:
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Best Rap Performance: Clipse, Pusha T & Malice feat. Kendrick Lamar & Pharrell Williams – Chains & Whips
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Best Melodic Rap Performance: Kendrick Lamar with SZA – Luther
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Best Rap Song: Kendrick Lamar feat. Lefty Gunplay – TV Off
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Best Rap Album: Kendrick Lamar – GNX
Country & R&B:
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Best Country Solo Performance: Chris Stapleton – Bad As I Used To Be
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Best Country Duo/Group Performance: Shaboozey & Jelly Roll – Amen
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Best Country Song: Tyler Childers – Bitin’ List
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Best Contemporary Country Album: Jelly Roll – Beautifully Broken
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Best R&B Performance & Song: Kehlani – Folded
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Best R&B Album: Leon Thomas – Mutt
Latin, African & Miscellaneous:
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Best Latin Pop Album: Natalia Lafourcade – Cancionera
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Best Música Urbana Album: Bad Bunny – DeBí Tirar Más Fotos
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Best African Music Performance: Tyla – Push 2 Start
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Producer of the Year, Non-Classical: Cirkut
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Songwriter of the Year, Non-Classical: Amy Allen
Other Categories:
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Best Comedy Album: Nate Bargatze – Your Friend, Nate Bargatze
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Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media: Sinners – Various Artists
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Best Score Soundtrack (Film/TV): Ludwig Göransson – Sinners
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Best Score Soundtrack (Video Games): Austin Wintory – Sword of the Sea
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Best Song Written for Visual Media: Huntr/x – Golden (From K-Pop Demon Hunters)
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Best Audiobook Narration: Dalai Lama – Meditations: The Reflections Of His Holiness The Dalai Lama
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Best Music Video: Doechii – Anxiety
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Best Music Film: John Williams – Music by John Williams
Jazz, Opera & Orchestral:
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Best Jazz Vocal Album: Samara Joy – Portrait
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Best Jazz Instrumental Album: Sullivan Fortner feat. Peter Washington & Marcus Gilmore – Southern Nights
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Best Alternative Jazz Album: Nate Smith – Live-Action
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Best Jazz Performance: Chick Corea, Christian McBride & Brian Blade – Windows (Live)
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Best Musical Theatre Album: Buena Vista Social Club
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Best Opera Recording: Heggie: Intelligence – Kwamé Ryan, conductor
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Best Orchestral Performance: Messiaen: Turangalîla-Symphonie – Andris Nelsons, conductor