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Lights, music, applause… and surprises! The Grammy Awards 2026 Winners List is finally out, and honestly, this year’s ceremony gave music lovers a lot to talk about.
From global superstars like Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar, and Bad Bunny taking home the biggest trophies to Indian artists proudly representing the country on the world stage - the night was packed with powerful moments.
So if you’re wondering who won what, which performances stood out, and how Indian artists made their mark, you’re in the right place.
Let’s dive into the complete Grammy Awards 2026 Winners List and all the highlights everyone’s talking about.

About Grammy Awards 2026
The 68th annual Grammy Awards will occur on Sunday, highlighting different aspects compared to the previous year. This year, the emphasis will be on music, featuring Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga, Bad Bunny, and others competing against each other.
The 2025 award show underwent a complete transformation and shifted its focus to support efforts after the disastrous wildfires in the Los Angeles region.
Indian Artists Competing For Grammy Award
Artists from India and of Indian descent are creating a buzz with their nominations this year. Below is a list of nominees from India.
1. Anoushka Shankar & Co-Artists

Frequent nominee, sitarist Anoushka Shankar is nominated for Best Global Music Album for EP Chapter III: We Return to Light and for Best Global Music Performance for the song Daybreak.
Alam Khan, the son of the late Ustad Ali Akbar Khan, has collaborated on the song and is a key nominee with Anoushka Shankar in the same category. Co-writer/producer Sarathy Kowar, a drummer based in London, is a nominee for the awards for 'We Return to Light.'
2. Shakti (The Band)

Shankar Mahadevan, celebrated for his impact on Bollywood music, is part of the iconic fusion ensemble Shakti, alongside John McLaughlin, Ganesh Rajagopalan, and V Selvaganesh.
This year, the group has received two nominations: Best Global Music Album for "Mind Explosion (50th Anniversary Tour Live)" and Best Global Music Performance for "Shrini's Dream (Live)."
3. Siddhant Bhatia

Composer Siddhant Bhatia has received his inaugural nomination for Sounds of Kumbha, which is in the running for Best Global Music Album. The album blends traditional chants captured at the 2025 Mahakumbh in Prayagraj with modern musical arrangements, resulting in a unique cross-cultural soundscape.
4. Raja Kumari
Indian-American artist and rapper Raja Kumari has been acknowledged as a featured performer on Siddhant Bhatia’s Sounds of Kumbha, nominated for Best Global Music Album.
5. Charu Suri

Jazz pianist Charu Suri has achieved a milestone as the first raga-jazz artist nominated for Best Contemporary Instrumental Album for her album Shayan. She is nominated for Best Global Music Album as the producer of Siddhant Bhatia’s 'Sounds of Kumbha'.
Grammy Awards 2026 Winners List
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Category |
Artist Name |
Name |
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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 |
- |
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Best pop vocal album |
Lady Gaga |
Mayhem |
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Best pop solo performance |
Lola Young |
- |
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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 |
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Best traditional pop vocal album |
Laufey |
A Matter Of Time |
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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 rock performance |
Yungblud ft Nuno Bettencourt, Frank Bello, Adam Wakeman |
Changes (Live From Villa Park) |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
Kehlani |
Folded |
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Best R&B song |
Kehlani |
Folded |
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Best R&B album |
Leon Thomas |
Mutt |
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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 |
- |
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Best comedy album |
Nate Bargatze |
Your Friend, Nate Bargatze |
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Best compilation soundtrack for visual media |
Various artists |
Sinners |
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Best score soundtrack for visual media |
Ludwig Göransson |
Sinners |
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Best score soundtrack for video games & other media |
Austin Wintory |
Sword of the Sea |
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Best song written for visual media |
From K-Pop Demon Hunters |
Huntr/x – Golden |
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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 |
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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 |
Kwamé Ryan |
Heggie: Intelligence |
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Best orchestral performance |
Andris Nelsons |
Turangalîla-Symphonie |
When & Where Can I Watch Grammy Awards 2026 In India?
You can watch the Grammy Awards 2026 live in India on Monday at 6:30 AM IST. The main ceremony airs live on CBS and can also be streamed through platforms that include CBS, such as Hulu Live TV, YouTube TV, and FuboTV.
If you have a Paramount+ Premium subscription, you can stream the Grammys live. Paramount+ Essential subscribers can watch the ceremony on demand the next day.
The Premiere Ceremony takes place earlier at 2:00 AM IST on Monday and can be streamed live on the Recording Academy’s official YouTube channel and live.GRAMMY.com.
The Grammy Awards 2026 Winners List proves that music truly has no boundaries, celebrating global talent, iconic artists, and unforgettable sounds all in one night.
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