The 2026 Grammys were nothing short of spectacular. With great contenders in each category, energetic performances, heartfelt and passionate speeches, and top-notch artists in attendance, this year's show was one for the history books. And I do not just mean that metaphorically; many artists set records this year. In case you did not get the chance to watch, here is a recap of all of the best moments from this year's Grammy awards.
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Sabrina's performances are always top-tier, and the Grammy's were no exception. She performed her hit song 'Manchild' inside of an airport themed set. Her microphone was so creative, with it being the intercom that flight attendants use during flights. She even had a live dove incorporated into her routine.
This was easily the best performance of the night. Between the engaging theatrics, creative set and costumes, and audience engagement, Sabrina had the most memorable musical act of the night. Just think about it — she got the best of the music industry to sing along with her.
Sabrina was nominated for six awards and unfortunately won none of them. Personally, I think she was robbed. While I do think that it was a good list of winners this year, Sabrina has risen in popularity this year.
She released one of the most successful albums of 2025, spent most of the year on a huge tour (which sold out many times) and received 6.8 million streams in 'Manchild''s opening week. She is so talented and deserves recognition for her hard work. Watch her full performance here!
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Olivia Dean's First Grammy
Best new artist Olivia Dean won her first Grammy! This is so well deserved — Olivia's music is positive, light and fun. Her performances, especially the one at the Grammys, are a breath of fresh air; she always looks and sounds happy to be on stage. Her speech was heartfelt, acknowledging her immigrant grandparents and their bravery to come to the U.S. Just like it is 'So Easy (To Fall In Love),' it is so easy to see Olivia Dean becoming a huge star in the future.
Sombr
Sombr is going viral for his reaction to his outfit. He wore a shiny silver suit, called his "disco ball outfit," which he was infatuated by. His performance was fantastic. It featured him jumping off of a tall platform, which TikTok users found hilarious.
The best part of Sombr at the Grammys was his overall sense of enjoyment. Every time the cameras were on him, he looked like he was having so much fun. This was especially apparent during his performance of '12 to 12,' where he was dancing around and came down from the stage to walk through the crowd. We even saw Tate McRae loving his act.
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Harry Styles' Appearance
The Grammys are never complete without a Harry Styles appearance. This year, while he was not in official attendance, he did present the award for Album of the Year. Since the awards show did take place on his birthday, Styles came just in time for his presentation.
He was wearing a sparkly blazer with no shirt underneath, jeans and mint green ballet flats. Social media users found his outfit and arrival entertaining, causing it to be a hot topic online.
His presentation speech was extremely well said, as it focused on how a good album will always be with you, similar to a friend. While it is not confirmed, we can infer that his speech was, in part, a tribute to his late band member and friend Liam Payne.
Bad Bunny
Speaking of Album of the Year, Bad Bunny was the perfect winner. He made history because his winning album, Debí Tirar Más Fotos, is the first all-Spanish album to receive a Grammy. His speech was powerful, speaking about the bravery of immigrants. Immigration is a very controversial topic right now, but his speech commemorated how we cannot let hatred continue to spread. He also protested against ICE's recent actions.
One major theme that we have seen at the Grammy's this year is political statements in acceptance speeches. Billie Eilish, Olivia Dean and, of course, Bad Bunny all made comments in their speeches. This really shows how passionate artists are for causes that they care about.
This year is huge for Bad Bunny, with his historic Grammy win and upcoming Super Bowl performance. I do not know about you all, but I am so excited for his halftime show this Sunday.
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Kendrick Lamar's Many Wins
If anyone swept the Grammy's this year, it was Kendrick Lamar. He won five awards, including Rap Album of the Year and Best Rap Song ('tv off'), along with Record of the Year and Best Melodic Rap Performance both for 'luther' featuring SZA.
This year was a big year for Lamar. He now has back-to-back wins for Record of the Year (he won in 2025 for 'Not Like Us'), making him the first rapper to have two consecutive wins in that category. He took home more consecutive wins in the categories Best Rap Song and Best Rap Performance.
Lamar officially holds the record for most awarded rapper at the Grammys. His wins this year solidified this title with twenty-seven total Grammy awards. He has beat Jay-Z, who previously held the record with twenty-five.
'Wildflower' Finally Gets Recognition
After coming home empty handed from the 2025 Grammys, Billie Eilish now has the recognition that she deserves. 'Wildflower,' one popular track off of her 2024 album Hit Me Hard and Soft, won Song of the Year. This song is amazing — the vocals are strong and it gives the listener so much emotion. So, her win this year was well deserved.
Her win in the Song of the Year category has set records. It is Eilish's third win for that specific category, meaning that she now holds the record for most wins in Song of the Year, beating out Bruno Mars and Adele.
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Conclusion
The Grammys this year were the perfect blend of fun and honest. Many artists got well-earned recognition and ultimately broke a ton of records. If you have not watched, I highly recommend binging the awards show this weekend.
