Grammy Awards 2026: Check The Complete List of Winners As Dalai Lama Bags His First Ever Win

By Oneindia Desk

Updated: Monday, February 2, 2026, 9:37 [IST]

The 2026 Grammy Awards marked a transformative shift in the musical landscape, defined by monumental "firsts" and the completion of legendary journeys.

History was made as the Dalai Lama took home his first-ever trophy, while K-pop finally shattered glass ceilings in the major categories. Perhaps most poignant was Steven Spielberg officially entering the elite EGOT circle, securing the Grammy win that had long eluded him.

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The 2026 Grammy Awards saw the Dalai Lama win his first Grammy, K-pop artists achieving major category wins, and Steven Spielberg achieving EGOT status; Billie Eilish, Lady Gaga, Kendrick Lamar, and Bad Bunny were among the other winners.

Grammys Awards 2026 Check The Complete List of Winners List As Dalai Lama Bags His First Ever Win

It was a night that balanced high-octane performance with a deep respect for global heritage and creative endurance.

Featured Highlight: Audio Book, Narration and Storytelling Recording

The Dalai Lama secured his first-ever Grammy for his work in the Audio Book category, prevailing over a competitive field that included US Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson.

During the ceremony, collaborator Rufus Wainwright accepted the award with a blend of reverence and humor, noting the profound global impact of the spiritual leader's message.

Category	Winner
Song of the Year	Billie Eilish - Wildflower
Best Pop Solo Performance	Lola Young - Messy
Best Pop Vocal Album	Lady Gaga - Mayhem
Best Contemporary Country Album	Jelly Roll - Beautifully Broken
Best Música Urbana Album	Bad Bunny - Debí Tirar Más Fotos
Best New Artist	Olivia Dean
Best Rap Album	Kendrick Lamar - GNX
Best Dance-Pop Recording	Lady Gaga - Abracadabra
Best Rap Performance	Clipse - Chains & Whips (ft. Kendrick Lamar & Pharrell Williams)
Best Country Solo Performance	Chris Stapleton - Bad As I Used to Be
Best Rap Song	Kendrick Lamar ft. Lefty Gunplay - TV Off
Best Pop Duo/Group Performance	Cynthia Erivo & Ariana Grande - Defying Gravity
Best R&B Album	Leon Thomas - Mutt
Best Rock Album	Turnstile - Never Enough
Best Dance/Electronic Album	FKA twigs - Eusexua
Best Rock Performance	Yungblud - Changes (Live)
Best Metal Performance	Turnstile - Birds
Best R&B Performance	Kehlani - Folded
Best Traditional R&B Performance	Leon Thomas - Vibes Don't Lie
Best R&B Song	Kehlani - Folded
Best Alternative Music Album	The Cure - Songs of a Lost World
Best Traditional Country Album	Zach Top - Ain't In It for My Health
Best Global Music Performance	Bad Bunny - EoO
Best Rock Song	Nine Inch Nails - As Alive as You Need Me to Be
Best Country Song	Tyler Childers - Bitin' List
Best Alternative Music Performance	The Cure - Alone
Best Compilation Soundtrack	Sinners
Best Music Video	Doechii - Anxiety
Best Song Written for Visual Media	Huntr/x - Golden (from KPop: Demon Hunters)
Best Folk Album	I'm With Her - Wild and Clear and Blue
Best Dance/Electronic Recording	Tame Impala - End of Summer
Best African Music Performance	Tyla - PUSH 2 START
Best Jazz Performance	Chick Corea, Christian McBride & Brian Blade - Windows (Live)
Best Orchestral Performance	Andris Nelsons (Boston Symphony Orchestra) - Messiaen: Turangalîla-Symphonie
Best Comedy Album	Nate Bargatze - Your Friend, Nate Bargatze
Best Melodic Rap Performance	Kendrick Lamar with SZA - Luther
Producer of the Year	Cirkut
Songwriter of the Year	Amy Allen