The 68th Grammy Awards were full of beautiful music, talented new artists, and genres that touched the hearts of many. From best new artist, Olivia Dean, to album of the year Debí Tirar Más Fotos, the Grammys were eventful and a moment in pop culture for sure. Let’s take a look at some of the achievements and most memorable moments from the 2026 Grammys.
New artists who were awarded and performed were Addison Rae and KATSEYE. Addison Rae, known for her TikTok presence and song “Fame Is a Gun,” performed the aforementioned tune with great sass and a throwback to the 2000’s pop girl roots of her music. Sextet and global pop girl group, KATSEYE, performed their electronic song “Gnarly,” which they made after their debut album SIS in 2024. The Marías sang and played their beautiful song “No One Noticed” for the crowd of artists and nominees. Sombr, Lola Young (who won her first grammy), Leon Thomas, and Alex Warren also appeared at the Grammy Awards. Olivia Dean claimed the well-deserved “Best New Artist” via her album The Art of Loving. All of these new pop stars and groups have lucrative futures ahead!
Congratulations to Bad Bunny for winning Album of the Year for Debí Tirar Más Fotos! With his recent performance at the superbowl and his beautiful messages against racial discrimination and unity, Bad Bunny is an advocatory music artist who is greatly needed in these trying times. Record of the Year was awarded to Kendrick Lamar and SZA for their song “luther.” Billie Eilish won a very late and very deserved Song of the Year with her song “WILDFLOWER,” co-written by her brother Finneas.
Other awards per genre were presented to many other talented artists. For example, Laufey for A Matter of Time, Tyler, The Creator for Chromakopia, and Doechii for her music video “Anxiety.” Hats off to another amazing Grammy Awards ceremony!
Cites –
https://www.grammy.com/live-blog/
https://www.grammy.com/award/best-new-artist/
https://www.elle.com.au/culture/entertainment/grammy-awards-2026-nominations-winners/
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/01/style/grammys-red-carpet-2026.html?campaign_id=190&emc=edit_ufn_20260202&instance_id=170473&nl=from-the-times®i_id=203945409&segment_id=214665&user_id=3fe21e664b55fe464921a4393ad1b5e4
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/music/music-features/grammys-2026-best-new-artist-contenders-1236388273/
