List of Grammy Awards winners

Bad Bunny and Kendrick Lamar Dominate at 68th Grammy Awards

In a star-studded night celebrating musical excellence, Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny claimed the prestigious Album of the Year award for “Debí Tirar Más Fotos” at Sunday’s 68th Grammy Awards in Los Angeles. Meanwhile, Kendrick Lamar and SZA took home Record of the Year for their collaboration “luther,” cementing their places among music’s elite.

The ceremony, hosted by Trevor Noah, showcased the industry’s diverse talent across multiple genres. Lamar had an especially strong showing, also winning Best Rap Album for “GNX” during the televised portion of the event. This continued recognition highlights his enduring influence in hip-hop and ability to create critically acclaimed work that resonates with both fans and industry professionals.

British singer-songwriter Olivia Dean emerged as Best New Artist, marking her arrival on the global music stage. Her win signals the Recording Academy’s recognition of emerging international talent beyond the American music scene.

In a memorable moment for musical theater fans, Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande won Best Pop Duo/Group Performance for “Defying Gravity” from the “Wicked” soundtrack, bridging the worlds of Broadway and mainstream pop. The film adaptation of the beloved musical has successfully translated its theatrical magic to both screen and recordings.

While viewers saw the major categories presented during the primetime telecast, the majority of the 86 Grammy awards were distributed during the afternoon Premiere Ceremony. This pre-show event highlighted achievements across specialized genres and technical categories that form the backbone of the music industry.

The Latin music categories reflected the growing global influence of Spanish-language artists. Besides Bad Bunny’s album of the year triumph, he also won Best Latin Urban Album for the same work. Natalia Lafourcade’s “Cancionera” earned Best Latin Pop Album, while Carín León’s “Palabra De To’s (Seca)” was recognized as Best Música Mexicana Album.

Rock music saw Turnstile’s “Never Enough” win Best Rock Album, while The Cure made a triumphant return with “Songs of a Lost World” taking Best Alternative Music Album. These wins demonstrate the Recording Academy’s continued recognition of both established rock acts and newer voices in the genre.

In pop categories, Lady Gaga claimed Best Pop Vocal Album for “Mayhem,” while rising artist Lola Young won Best Pop Solo Performance for “Messy.” Billie Eilish and her brother Finneas added another Grammy to their growing collection with Song of the Year for “Wildflower,” highlighting their continued songwriting prowess.

The awards also celebrated excellence in jazz, with Samara Joy winning Best Jazz Vocal Album for “Portrait” and Sullivan Fortner featuring Peter Washington and Marcus Gilmore taking Best Jazz Instrumental Album for “Southern Nights.”

Global music received recognition through categories like Best African Music Performance, won by Tyla for “Push 2 Start,” and Best Reggae Album, which went to Keznamdi for “BLXXD & FYAH.” These awards reflect the Recording Academy’s efforts to embrace music’s international diversity.

Behind-the-scenes talent received their due as well, with Amy Allen named Songwriter Of The Year and Cirkut winning Producer Of The Year in the non-classical category.

In one of the ceremony’s more unique moments, the Dalai Lama won Best Audio Book, Narration and Storytelling Recording for “Meditations: The Reflections of his Holiness The Dalai Lama,” demonstrating the Grammys’ reach beyond traditional music.

The evening also included the presentation of the Dr. Dre Global Impact Award to Pharrell Williams, recognizing his far-reaching contributions to music and culture over decades as both a performer and producer.

As the music industry continues to evolve in a digital age, the Grammy Awards remain a key barometer of artistic achievement and cultural impact across an increasingly diverse musical landscape.