Music’s Biggest Night: 68th Annual GRAMMY Awards Shine in Los Angeles as Top Honors Revealed
RMN Stars Music Desk
New Delhi | February 2, 2026
LOS ANGELES — The 68th Annual GRAMMY Awards took center stage on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026, at the Crypto.com Arena, marking a night of high-energy performances and historic milestones for the music industry. Hosted by Trevor Noah, the ceremony was broadcast live on CBS and streamed via Paramount+, celebrating the year’s most significant achievements across dozens of categories voted on by the Recording Academy’s peer membership.
Top Honors and Early Winners
While the General Field categories remained highly competitive with nominees like Lady Gaga, Sabrina Carpenter, and Kendrick Lamar leading the pack, several major winners were crowned throughout the day. Cirkut took home the award for Producer Of The Year, Non-Classical, notably for his work with Lady Gaga and the duo of ROSÉ and Bruno Mars. Meanwhile, Amy Allen was recognized as Songwriter Of The Year, Non-Classical, for her contributions to hits like “APT.” and “Manchild”.
In the genre fields, Leon Thomas secured a win for Best R&B Album with MUTT, while The Cure made a triumphant return, winning Best Alternative Music Album for Songs Of A Lost World. The rock and metal categories saw Turnstile dominate, picking up trophies for Best Metal Performance (“BIRDS”) and Best Rock Album (NEVER ENOUGH).
New Categories and Special Recognition
The 2026 ceremony introduced two new categories to the awards process: Best Traditional Country Album and Best Album Cover. Tyler Okonma (Tyler, The Creator) made history as the first winner of the Best Album Cover award for CHROMAKOPIA.
The Academy also honored Jennifer Jimenez of South Miami Senior High School as the recipient of the 2026 Music Educator Award. Jimenez, a principal percussionist for the Miami Symphony Orchestra, was recognized for her nearly two decades of advocacy and excellence in music education.
Show-Stopping Performances
The evening was anchored by a roster of powerhouse performances. Lady Gaga, a 14-time GRAMMY winner nominated for seven awards this year, delivered a stunning set, as did Bruno Mars and first-time nominee ROSÉ, who performed their hit “APT.”. Tyler, The Creator, and Sabrina Carpenter also took the stage, representing the diverse sounds of the current musical landscape.
A special segment highlighted the Best New Artist nominees, featuring performances by Addison Rae, Alex Warren, KATSEYE, Leon Thomas, Lola Young, Olivia Dean, SOMBR, and The Marías.
Honoring Legends
The annual In Memoriam segment featured deeply moving tributes to lost icons. Ms. Lauryn Hill performed in honor of D’Angelo and Roberta Flack, while a rock-heavy ensemble including Post Malone, Andrew Watt, Chad Smith, Duff McKagan, and Slash paid tribute to the legendary Ozzy Osbourne. Additionally, Reba McEntire was joined by Brandy Clark and Lukas Nelson for a special tribute performance.
A Star-Studded Presentation
The awards were presented by an array of icons and contemporary stars, including Carole King, Harry Styles, Charli xcx, Chappell Roan, and Queen Latifah. The earlier Premiere Ceremony, held at the Peacock Theater, saw the majority of the day’s awards handed out during a live-streamed event.
As the night concluded, the Recording Academy reaffirmed the GRAMMYs as the only peer-recognized accolade in music, honoring the creative disciplines of recording artists, songwriters, and engineers alike. For a full list of winners and highlights, fans can visit the official GRAMMY website for year-round exclusive content.
