Grammys 2026: Bad Bunny Wins Album of the Year
Why in the news
The 68th Annual Grammy Awards were held on 1 February 2026 in Los Angeles (2 February in India). Bad Bunny made history by taking the top prize with an album sung in Spanish.
Key facts
- Venue and date: Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, California, 1 February 2026.
- Host: Trevor Noah, in his sixth and final turn as host.
- Album of the Year: Debi Tirar Mas Fotos by Bad Bunny, the first Spanish-language album to win this award.
- Kendrick Lamar won five awards, which made him the most-awarded hip-hop artist ever, ahead of Jay-Z.
- ‘Golden’ from KPop Demon Hunters gave K-pop its first Grammy win in any category.
| Award | Winner |
|---|---|
| Album of the Year | Bad Bunny, Debi Tirar Mas Fotos |
| Record of the Year | Kendrick Lamar and SZA, ‘Luther’ |
| Song of the Year | Billie Eilish and Finneas, ‘Wildflower’ |
| Best New Artist | Olivia Dean |
About the Grammy Awards
The Grammys are the major annual music honours of the United States. This edition was broadcast on CBS and Paramount+, and Kendrick Lamar led the nominations with nine. Steven Spielberg also reached EGOT status.
Exam angle
- Remember the first Spanish-language Album of the Year winner: Bad Bunny.
- Note the host (Trevor Noah) and the venue city (Los Angeles).
- Song of the Year credit goes to Billie Eilish and Finneas for ‘Wildflower’.