Grammys 2026 highlights: Kendrick Lamar breaks record; Bad Bunny, Lady Gaga, Billie Eilish, SZA get wins

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Tonight's show gave a number of winners their first-ever Grammy Awards, including Jelly Roll, who won in three categories, and Kehlani, who won two awards.

Olivia Dean and Lola Young also became first-time Grammy winners with one award apiece.

The Grammy Awards typically go well past their allotted 3½ hours. But tonight, the show concluded just six minutes late.

Nice work, Trevor Noah and co.

Here's who won big at the 68th Grammy Awards:

Kendrick Lamar becomes most awarded hip-hop artist in Grammy history

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• Kendrick Lamar: 5
• Jelly Roll: 3
• Lady Gaga: 3
• Bad Bunny: 3
• Kehlani: 2
• Leon Thomas: 2

Bad Bunny was emotional as he headed to the stage to accept the album of the year award.

“I want to dedicate this award to all the people that had to leave their homeland, their country, to follow their dreams,” he said in his acceptance speech.

“DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS” is the first Spanish-language album to win in the category since the Grammys began 68 years ago.

The Puerto Rican artist, who won three Grammys tonight, will headline next weekend's Super Bowl halftime show.

"DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS," Bad Bunny

Just days after many of his fans failed to score tickets to his 2026 tour (which is hitting only seven cities), Harry Styles appeared at the Grammys to present the final award of the night: album of the year.

In 2023, he won in the coveted category. The One Direction alum released his new single, "Aperture," last month, his first song in nearly three years.

The song "Where is my husband!" by Raye played as he walked onstage.

"A truly great album can change the way you see everything; an artist can take you on a journey as you discover the world together," he said before announcing the nominees.

Fake snow (this is L.A., after all) rained onstage as Clipse and Pharrell Williams sang “So Far Ahead" with the gospel choir Voices of Fire.

It was the final performance of the evening.

We have the rest of this Clipse, Pharrell Williams and Voices of Fire performance, and one award to go.

But there are only six minutes left on the Grammys clock. Will we make it out in time?

"Wicked" star Ariana Grande, who was noticeably absent from this year's ceremony, responded to her win with Cynthia Erivo for best pop duo/group performance for "Defying Gravity."

On Instagram she wrote: "this is so special ... congratulations to the incredible @cynthiaerivo. I love you & am so grateful to share this"

The Grammy win comes following a complete shutout at the Oscars for the sequel to the popular musical "Wicked: For Good."

The music icon was called back to the stage by host Trevor Noah to present the Grammy for record of the year.

But then, while she was announcing the winner, she had a little mishap before she said the right name.

Despite the confusion, Cher fans know our icon can do no wrong. It looked like the winners onstage, including Kendrick Lamar and SZA, were fine with it, too.

Later, as the winners left the stage, Noah joked, "I love live television."

"luther," Kendrick Lamar With SZA. Jack Antonoff, Scott Bridgeway, M-Tech, roselilah, Sounwave & Kamasi Washington, producers; Jack Antonoff, Ray Charles Brown Jr., Hector Castro, Oli Jacobs, Jack Manning, Sean Matsukawa, Dani Perez, Tony Shepperd, Laura Sisk & Johnathan Turner, engineers/mixers; Ruairi O’Flaherty, mastering engineer

The Grammys ceremony paid full respect to the artists we lost in the past year, with members of Guns N’ Roses and the Red Hot Chili Peppers joining Post Malone in a blistering tribute to Ozzy Osbourne and the rarely-seen-nowadays Lauryn Hill leading an emotional, polished, gospel-style tribute to D’Angelo and Roberta Flack.

As my colleague Nicole Acevedo notes, it might well have been the best In Memoriam segment an awards show has ever produced.

After Reba McEntire — performing at the Grammys for the first time in her decadeslong career — honored lost luminaries with her newest single, “Trailblazer,” the segment moved into extended remembrances of Osbourne and Flack. Rather than run through a medley, Duff McKagan, Alex Watt, Chad Smith, Slash and Malone powered through a full performance of “War Pigs,” the anti-war anthem from Osbourne’s second album with Black Sabbath.

The iconic artist, wearing all black, took the stage to accept a special lifetime achievement award.

Cher said she knew what she wanted to be when she was 5 years old, and she was famous by 19. But her career had many highs and lows.

"I kind of thought I had it made. It didn't occur to me how rough my career was going to be and my life was going to be," she said. "I'm not saying. 'Oh, poor me' ... but I really was on the top or the bottom; I was either a loser or winning an Oscar."

She joked that in the early ’80s, "it got so bad" that she had to go to Las Vegas or "the Elephant Graveyard back in those days." After she recorded "Believe," her fate changed again.

"The only thing I really want you to take away with you ... never give up on your dreams, no matter what happens."

Who wasn't clapping in their living room to the Fugees version of "Killing Me Softly" as part of their Roberta Flack tribute?

The medley that started with Reba McEntire singing, moving over to a rock 'n' roll tribute to Ozzy Osbourne by Post Malone, Chad Smith, Duff McKagan, Slash and Andrew Watt and finishing off with Lauryn Hill leading a soulful tribute to D'Angelo and Flack that was by far best memoriam in Grammy history.

Or at least that's what the NBC News Grammys live blogging crew thinks.

After honoring D’Angelo, Lauryn Hill launched into a tribute to singer and pianist Roberta Flack, kicking off with “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face.” Lalah Hathaway and John Legend joined in for “The Closer I Get to You” and “Feel Like Makin’ Love.”

Flack, known for her genre-melding ballads, died last year at 88, a few years after announcing her diagnosis of Lou Gehrig’s disease.

Hill began singing “Nothing Even Matters” before she was joined by Lucky Daye to perform “Brown Sugar.”

Raphael Saadiq & Anthony Hamilton, Leon Thomas, Bilal and Jon Batiste then joined Hill to perfom a medley of “Lady,” “Devils Pie,” “Another Life,” “Untitled (How Does It Feel)” and “Africa."

D’Angelo, a Grammy-winning R&B and soul star, died at age 51 in October after his pancreatic cancer diagnosis. He and Hill are among the artists credited with helping popularize neo-soul — a genre of modern R&B and soul flavored with hip-hop, funk, rock and other influences.

Post Malone — along with Andrew Watt, Chad Smith, Duff McKagan and Slash — performed a tribute to Ozzy Osbourne, performing “War Pigs” by Black Sabbath to honor the iconic heavy metal band’s late vocalist.

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Osbourne died in July at age 76, just weeks after he had reunited with his original Black Sabbath bandmates Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward for a final show.

Believe it or not, tonight was Reba McEntire’s first time performing at the awards show, according to host Trevor Noah. McEntire, whose career has spanned decades, has won three Grammys.

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Tonight, she sang her 2025 single “Trialblazer” for the In Memoriam segment.

"I get to hold this award that is signatory of one of the greatest producers of all time, Dr. Dre," Williams said. "The greatest."

In his speech he also shouted A Tribe Called Quest, Q-Tip and other Black artists for inspiring him to keep going.

Kevin Winter / Getty Images for The Recording Academy

“To everyone who believes in the power of Black music, thank you so much.”

The award, which was created in 2023, "celebrates not only artistic excellence but also entrepreneurial achievements, philanthropic contributions, and global cultural impact," the Recording Academy said in a news release.

An exploding car, a cameo from Regina King and a cinematic presentation.

Tyler, The Creator set the Grammys stage on fire with a medley performance of “Thought I Was Dead,” “Like Him” and “Sugar on My Tongue.”

And, deservingly, got a standing ovation!

Valerie Macon / AFP via Getty Images

Noah has been pushing the envelope with his jokes tonight since it's his last time hosting the Grammys, he said.

The comment came after he joked about how much President Donald Trump wants Greenland and suggested the president wants a replacement for Jeffrey "Epstein's island."

Later in the evening, Trump criticized Noah in a post on Truth Social.

Up against strong competition for song of the year, Eilish and her brother Finneas are still golden children of the Recording Academy.

"No one is illegal on stolen land," Eilish said in her acceptance speech.

Billie Eilish wears an "ICE OUT" pin on the red carpet. Etienne Laurent / Getty Images

"It's just really hard to know what to say and what to do right now. ... I feel like we just need to keep fighting and protesting. Our voices really do matter, and the people do matter," she added, before the show bleeped out her next message.

"Wildflower," Billie Eilish O’Connell and Finneas O’Connell, songwriters (Billie Eilish)

King took the stage to present song of the year, an "ICE OUT" pin front and center on her outfit.

We get it.

After serenading him with "DtMF," Noah finally accomplished getting the artist to perform. Sort of.

The two did a short duet as a band playing trumpets came out to join them in the crowd.

It appears CBS accidentally didn't bleep a curse word from Lola Young’s acceptance speech.

The artist was so shocked by the win that when she was onstage, she started to curse.

When she said "f---," it seems, the network that airs the Grammys didn't bleep out the word fast enough.

Typically, networks get fined by the FCC when that happens, anywhere from $10,000 to $100,000.

While Charli XCX has moved away from her brat era, she still made an appearance at the Grammys to present the award for best pop solo performance.

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“I very much relate to this song,” she said before crowning Lola Young the winner for “Messy.”

Charli XCX was in three films at this year's Sundance Film Festival, including her concert mockumentary “The Moment,” which is being distributed by A24.

The comedian didn’t hesitate to aim yet another joke at President Donald Trump.

“Welcome back to the Grammy Awards, coming to you live. And I mean completely live, because if we edited any of this show, the president would sue CBS for $16 billion,” Noah said, making a reference to Trump’s $16 million settlement last year with CBS parent company Paramount.

"Messy," Lola Young

Lady Gaga, accepting her Grammy for best pop vocal album, urged female artists to "fight for your ideas, fight for your songs, fight for your rights as a producer."

"Make sure you are heard," she added.

She did not, however, comment on immigration operations in the U.S., like she did at a recent show in Tokyo.

Comedian Nikki Glaser presented the best pop vocal album award alongside Taylor tonight, noting that the two were last together at the Golden Globes when Taylor won an acting award for "One Battle After Another."

Glaser reminded the audience that Taylor also recently hosted "SNL," scored an Oscar nomination and was nominated for a Grammy tonight.

Kevin Winter / Getty Images

"MAYHEM," Lady Gaga

Performing perhaps her biggest song in years, Lady Gaga took the stage with a resounding "put your paws up!"

Grammys viewers missed this theater from Gaga, whose "Abracadabra" has taken over the music scene in the last year.

Lady Gaga performs "Abracadabra." Frazer Harrison / Getty Images

Wearing an outfit that resembled a caged bird, Gaga performed the rock version of the song from behind a keyboard, with loud electric guitars and drums taking over the beat.

Jelly Roll became a Grammy winner for the first time today. In fact, he won for all three of his nominations.

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In his acceptance speech for best contemporary country album, Jelly Roll said he believed music and God “had the power to change my life.”

“Jesus is for everybody. Jesus is not owned by one political party. Jesus is not owned by no music label,” he said. “Jesus is Jesus, and anybody can have a relationship with him. I love you, Lord.”

Noah pointed out that Jackson is at Crypto.com Arena tonight.

The Supreme Court justice was nominated for best audiobook. She lost to the Dalai Lama (yes, really).

Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson at the Recording Academy Honors event presented by the Black Music Collective in Los Angeles on Monday.  Emma McIntyre / Getty Images

"Beautifully Broken," Jelly Roll

The Puerto Rican star, who will headline next weekend's Super Bowl halftime show, echoed fellow artists' "ICE OUT" calls onstage.

Bad Bunny accepts the best música urbana album award. Kevin Winter / Getty Images for The Recording Academy

“We’re not savage," he said. "We’re not animals. We’re not aliens. We are humans, and we are Americans.”

He encouraged viewers to fight hate with love, saying, "The only thing that is more powerful than hate is love.”

"DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS," Bad Bunny

Noah acknowledged that it's his sixth and final year hosting the Grammys, noting that it's also CBS' last year airing the awards show. The network began airing the show in 1973.

"I loved my time, but I believe in term limits," Noah joked, in a reference to President Donald Trump. "I wanted to set an example for anyone who might be watching the show, you know. Leave when the time is up."

Noah, sitting next to Bad Bunny in the crowd, congratulated the six-time nominee and praised him for giving back to Puerto Rico with his residency.

He then joked, "If things keep getting bad here in America, can I come live with you in Puerto Rico?”

Bad Bunny said, "Trevor, I have news for you: Puerto Rico is part of America."

"Don't tell them," Noah joked.

During her acceptance speech for best new artist, Olivia Dean took a moment to recognize immigrants.

Olivia Dean accepts the Grammy for best new artist. Valerie Macon / AFP via Getty Images

“I’m up here as a granddaughter of an immigrant,” Dean said. “I wouldn’t be here — I’m a product of bravery, and I think those people deserve to be celebrated. ... We’re nothing without each other.”

Olivia Dean

The crowd at Crypto.com Arena was on its feet as all eight best new artist nominees performed, one by one, for a series of back-to-back shows.

The Marias, Addison Rae and Katseye came first with their dance-centric bops.

Leon Thomas followed, taking the stage with his electric guitar.

Leon Thomas performing on Sunday night. Frazer Harrison / Getty Images

Alex Warren, who performed his hit song, “Ordinary," walked through the crowd as everyone pulled out their phones.

Lola Young hopped on a grand piano to sing a slowed-down version of her hit “Messy.”

Olivia Dean, wearing an all-red dress, then took the stage to sing "Man I Need."

Last came SOMBR, who crooned his romantic hit “12-12” while rocking a sparkly suit.

Just before Lamar took the stage, Noah joked that he's afraid of writing jokes about Lamar

"Rappers are doing full-on detective work," Noah said about Lamar's diss track “Not Like Us.”

“Hip-hop itself has evolved; it’s gone from being a side thing to being the culture. Business, fashion, everything is hip-hop these days," he said, standing next to Lamar in the audience. “It was so much simpler when all you had to worry about was being shot, but now they hurt your feelings."

Kendrick Lamar just became the rapper with the most-ever Grammy wins, surpassing Jay Z’s previous record of 25.

Kevin Winter / Getty Images

“Hip-hop is gonna always be right here. We’re gonna be in these suits, we’re gonna be looking good, we’re gonna be having our folks with us, we’re gonna be having our culture with us,” Lamar said as he accepted his fourth Grammy of the evening. “So I appreciate y’all.”

Lamar, who just won best rap album, is also the most-nominated artist tonight, with nine nods.

"GNX," Kendrick Lamar

The artist brought a fun and goofy rendition of her Grammy-nominated hit “Manchild” on a set that re-created the vibe of an old-school airport. But more fun.

Sabrina Carpenter performs her Grammy-nominated song "Manchild." Kevin Winter / Getty Images for The Recording Academy

Take note, FAA: We'd like to fly on Sabrina Carpenter Airlines, please.

Near the end of his opening monologue, Noah encouraged the audience to applaud for Olivia Dean, who is nominated tonight for best new artist.

“And you should be nominated for most amazing and thoughtful artist, because she fought Ticketmaster to stop resellers from ripping fans off,” Noah said, referring to when the singer called out the ticketing giant after balcony-level seats were relisted for $753.45 on Ticketmaster’s site instead of the correct price of $53.45.

“Which is amazing, because if the fans can’t afford tickets, we can’t have live music,” he added, before referring to an incident that became one of the biggest memes of last year. “And without concerts, how would we find out which CEOs are having affairs on the Jumbotron?”

In his monologue, Noah singled out Doechii's single, joking it's currently our "national anthem."

Tonight, however, he said is all about the "good vibes."

Nicki Minaj is not at the Grammy Awards, and Trevor Noah made sure to excitedly point it out. The audience cheered as he mentioned her lack of presence.

Nicki Minaj and President Donald Trump holding hands in Washington last week. Win McNamee / Getty Images

"She is still at the White House with Donald Trump discussing very important issues," Noah joked. He then impersonated Trump, asking: "Who has the biggest ass?"

Minaj joined Trump onstage during the Treasury Department’s Trump Accounts Summit in Washington last week. Trump praised her, calling her “the greatest and most successful female rapper in history.”

Bruno Mars and Rosé opened the show with a high-energy performance of their hit single "APT."

Rosé and Bruno Mars perform "APT." Frazer Harrison / Getty Images

Lots of jumping up and down and bright lights — we hope this vibe continues throughout the show!

Comedian Trevor Noah officially began his hosting duties with an opening monologue that touched on what everyone can expect tonight.

He also gave a shoutout to "royalty in the house," including Queen Latifah and Jamie Foxx, before taking a jab at Amazon's CEO.

Trevor Noah arrives at the Grammys.  Neilson Barnard / Getty Images

"There are so many stars in this room I feel like I'm at Jeff Bezos' wedding, but with more Black people," he joked.

She's in the middle of a world tour. She's set to perform tonight. She has already won two Grammys. And she's up for album of the year.

Mother Monster has made it to the Grammys.

Lady Gaga arrives Sunday night. Etienne Laurent / AFP via Getty Images

Lady Gaga continues to dominate the music industry with her latest release, "MAYHEM."

She won two awards during the premiere ceremony.

Justin Bieber will take the stage to perform tonight in his first big Grammys performance in four years. He's nominated tonight for album of the year.

He's continuing the performance momentum in April at Coachella, where he's among the headliners.

The Marías revealed to Variety that they "spent the summer" writing their new album, adding that they are going to be "producing it out" over the next few months.

They did not say when the album would be released or what it would be called.

“We’re going to go away for a little bit, but we’ll definitely be back sooner than you think.”

Lamar collected three wins at the Premiere Ceremony (taking home awards for: "luther" (with sza), "tv off" (with Lefty Gunplay) and "chains & whips" (with Clipse, PUSHA T and Malice).

That ties him with Jay-Z for the most Grammys wins by a rapper, with 25 total.

If he wins one more, he'll set the record with 26. He's still nominated in several categories that will be announced during the actual show.

Sombr told Variety on the red carpet that he’s “still very nervous” about his performance tonight, despite having rehearsed heavily, because he’s doing it in front of his "idols."

The best new artist nominee, who is dressed in a glittering silver suit, is among the eight artists in the category who will take the stage to perform tonight.

Speaking to the official Grammys Red Carpet hosts, the late Ozzy Osbourne's daughter said she and her family are still grieving after his death.

"To be honest with you, I won’t lie, people usually say, ‘I’m great,'" she said. "I’m not doing so great. It’s hardest thing I’ve ever been through in my life, but I’m getting through. We’re doing everything we can to try and live in his legacy and be happy."

Sharon, Jack and Kelly Osbourne pose during a pre-gala event in Beverly Hills on Saturday. Amy Sussman / Getty Images

Asked about the planned Grammys tribute for Ozzy, Kelly said she expects "it will be very emotional."

"It means more than I can express into words to see his peers and this community cherish him in such a way and in a way that he deserves," she said, adding that she's there to support her mom, Sharon Osbourne, as well.

Tonight is "just as much about her, as well. He wouldn't be him without her and vice versa."

In addition to all this year's best new artists nominees, several other performers will take the Grammys stage tonight.

Also on deck: Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars, Rosé, Sabrina Carpenter, Tyler, The Creator, Justin Bieber and Clipse with Pharrell Williams.

Plus, Post Malone, Slash and Chad Smith will perform a tribute to the late "Prince of Darkness," Ozzy Osbourne. Lauryn Hill will helm another tribute performance in honor of Roberta Flack and D’Angelo. 

Reba McEntire, Brandy Clark and Lukas Nelson are also expected to sing during the in memoriam tribute.

From Sabrina Carpenter to YUNGBLUD to Joni Mitchell, follow along as we document the best of the Grammys red carpet looks and memorable show moments.

Check out our full photo gallery here.

Welp! The last award at the premiere ceremony has finally been handed out.

Now, we gawk at more red carpet looks for the next hour as we await the Trevor Noah-hosted show.

"Ortiz: Dzonot," Gabriela Ortiz, composer (Alisa Weilerstein, Gustavo Dudamel and Los Angeles Philharmonic)

Fyütch, the musician dad of 8-year-old singer Aura V, was one of many to get political onstage tonight while accepting his win alongside his daughter.

Fyütch and his daughter, Aura V, onstage Sunday night. Frazer Harrison / Getty Images

“I don’t think I’m being controversial when I say this. We are failing our children any time we vote against feeding, protecting, clothing, educating our kids,” Fyütch said in his acceptance speech. “We are condemning our collective future.”

That’s what called him to make children’s music, he said. He ended his speech with a shoutout to the children’s education content creator Ms. Rachel, who has been outspoken in her advocacy for children around the world.

“She ain't on this album, but she doing God’s work right now,” Fyütch said.

"Ortiz: Yanga," Gustavo Dudamel, conductor; Dmitriy Lipay, producer

"Telemann: Ino — Opera Arias for Soprano," Amanda Forsythe, soloist; Robert Mealy, Paul O’Dette and Stephen Stubbs, conductors (Boston Early Music Festival Orchestra)

"Shostakovich: The Cello Concertos," Yo-Yo Ma; Andris Nelsons, conductor (Boston Symphony Orchestra)

But Rufus Wainwright is, and he accepted the award on behalf of his holiness.

"In his words, the most precious human quality is warm heartedness and caring for one another," he said onstage.

Rufus Wainwright accepting an award on behalf of the Dalai Lama, on Sunday night. Frazer Harrison / Getty Images

"Meditations: The Reflections of His Holiness the Dalai Lama," Dalai Lama

"Manchild" singer Sabrina Carpenter rocked a semi-sheer Valentino dress.

Sabrina Carpenter.  Neilson Barnard / Getty Images

Lola Young, who last night performed for the first time since she stepped away from shows after she fainted at a festival, also walked the carpet.

Lola Young. Neilson Barnard / Getty Images

Joni Mitchell, fresh off a Grammy win at the Premiere Ceremony, wore a black and gold jacket on the carpet.

Joni Mitchell. Neilson Barnard / Getty Images

"Your Friend, Nate Bargatze," Nate Bargatze

"Harmony," FYÜTCH and Aura V

"Brightside," ARKAI

"Dennehy: Land Of Winter," Alan Pierson and Alarm Will Sound

Gustavo Dudamel, who just won a Grammy, is leaving the City of Angels for the Big Apple to become the New York Philharmonic’s music and artistic director.

"Why are you leaving L.A.? What's up with that?" Grant Gershon, the orchestra's chorus master, joked onstage while accepting the award.

Angelenos, including this NBC News editor, will miss its iconic conductor.

"Ortiz: Yanga," Gustavo Dudamel, conductor; Grant Gershon, chorus master (Los Angeles Philharmonic; Los Angeles Master Chorale)

"Heggie: Intelligence," Kwamé Ryan, conductor; Jamie Barton, J’Nai Bridges and Janai Brugger; Blanton Alspaugh, producer (Houston Grand Opera; Gene Scheer)

"Messiaen: Turangalîla-Symphonie," Andris Nelsons, conductor (Boston Symphony Orchestra)

We're nearing the end of the premiere ceremony. Among the categories left: best opera recording, best choral performance, best comedy album and best classical solo vocal album.

And a little over an hour to go before the actual show. We're ready!

"Big Fish," Erin Bentlage, Sara Gazarek, Johnaye Kendrick, Nate Smith and Amanda Taylor, arrangers (Nate Smith Featuring säje)

"Super Mario Praise Break," Bryan Carter, Charlie Rosen & Matthew Whitaker, arrangers (The 8-Bit Big Band)

"First Snow," Remy Le Boeuf, composer (Nordkraft Big Band, Remy Le Boeuf and Danielle Wertz)

Elaine Martone

"Cerrone: Don’t Look Down," Mike Tierney, engineer; Alan Silverman, mastering engineer (Sandbox Percussion)

HUNTR/X members EJAE, Audrey Nuna and REI AMI reacted to their Grammy award for their hit "Golden” from “KPop Demon Hunters" while speaking on the red carpet.

"It's a historic moment," EJAE said in the official Grammy carpet live stream, adding that the award was meaningful to her as a Korean American.

REI AMI shared some sweet advice to young girls encouraging them to "dream bigger than you think you need to. Work hard and believe in yourself. That confidence will take you very far.

"Just be your truest self and claim all the parts of yourself, including the dark parts of yourself," Audrey Nuna added. "Just keep going."

EJAE also gave a funny shout out to her dentist, saying she wrote "Golden" on her way to a dentist appointment.

"A Tribute To The King Of Zydeco," various artists

"Buena Vista Social Club," Marco Paguia, Dean Sharenow and David Yazbek, producers (original Broadway cast)

"Portrait," Samara Joy

Criss has done a great job hosting this premiere ceremony. Now we're being treated to a performance by him and his Broadway co-star Helen J. Shen.

“Maybe Happy Ending,” which follows two helper-bots who discover each other in Seoul, dominated last year's Tony Awards, winning six awards, including best musical and best leading actor in a musical (which went to Criss).

Helen J Shen and Darren Criss performing on Sunday night.  Frazer Harrison / Getty Images

Tonight, "Maybe Happy Ending," is nominated in the best musical theater album category.

"NOMADICA," Carla Patullo featuring the Scorchio Quartet and Tonality

"BLXXD & FYAH," Keznamdi

"Caetano e Bethânia Ao Vivo," Caetano Veloso and Maria Bethânia

"PUSH 2 START," Tyla

"EoO," Bad Bunny

"A Matter of Time," Laufey

"LIVE-ACTION," Nate Smith

"A Tribute to Benny Moré and Nat King Cole," Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Yainer Horta and Joey Calveiro

In the fourth onstage statement to address ICE’s crackdown in the country, Israel Houghton said he is “so glad to represent Latinos” at the Grammy Awards.

“To those who are hiding in the shadows in America, those who are scared,” Houghton said, “we are citizens of a kingdom that cannot be shaken and that will not end. I encourage you tonight, listen, be nice to the people in your community.”

Israel Houghton, left, and Aaron Moses on Sunday night. Matt Winkelmeyer / Getty Images

"Without Further Ado, Vol. 1," Christian McBride Big Band

"Southern Nights," Sullivan Fortner, featuring Peter Washington and Marcus Gilmore

Fresh off of a win at the Premiere Ceremony, Gloria Estefan took time on the red carpet to discuss the immigration situation in the U.S. right now.

Gloria Estefan and her husband, the producer Emilio Estefan, in Los Angeles on Sunday night. Frederic J. Brown / AFP - Getty Images

"We agree the border has to be secure, but this is not what happening. Families are being torn apart," she told The Associated Press. "Children, hundreds of children are in detention, in horrible conditions."

Estefan added that she has personal experience and that members of her circle have loved ones who have been taken away.

"We need to stand up, and we need to vote," she added.

"Windows — Live," Chick Corea, Christian McBride and Brian Blade

In case you're trying to keep up at home, we still have a lot of premiere ceremony and red carpet fun left before the actual show, which has an expected run time of 3.5 hours.

It's a marathon, not a sprint, as they say.

"I Will Not Be Moved — Live," The Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir

"Coritos Vol. 1," Israel & New Breed

"Heart of Mine," Darrel Walls and PJ Morton

Nick Waterhouse, co-producer on Jon Batiste’s “BIG MONEY,” accepted the award for best Americana album on Batiste’s behalf. He took the stage to read a message from Batiste.

Nick Waterhouse accepting the award for best Americana album, on Sunday night. Frazer Harrison / Getty Images

“Jon says: Thank god real musicians and real people playing in the same room together is one of the oldest traditions in humanity and must be protected,” he said to audience applause.

In what appears to be a call to protect artists against artificial intelligence, Waterhouse continued with a call “on [digital service providers], the Academy, corporations, the big money, to protect our humanity in music right now.”

Waterhouse, still reading Batiste’s message, closed his speech with a message of support for immigrants.

“Americana comes in many different shades, and this is a country of immigrants, and we’d all like to remind you of that,” Waterhouse said.

"Hard Fought Hallelujah," Brandon Lake With Jelly Roll; Chris Brown, Jason Bradley Deford, Steven Furtick, Benjamin William Hastings & Brandon Lake, songwriters.

Brandon Lake, left, accepting the award for "Hard Fought Hallelujah" on Sunday night. Matt Winkelmeyer / Getty Images

"Come Jesus Come," CeCe Winans featuring Shirley Caesar

"I'm With Her," Wild And Clear And Blue

"Highway Prayers," Billy Strings

"BIG MONEY," Jon Batiste

"Ancient Light," Sarah Jarosz, Aoife O’Donovan & Sara Watkins

"Godspeed," Mavis Staples

Joni Mitchell, dressed in golden sparkles reminiscent of the Grammy Award she just won for best historical album winner, took the stage to tell the audience about her transition from folk to jazz music.

Patrick Milligan and Joni Mitchell onstage on Sunday night. Frazer Harrison / Getty Images

She said she made her 1972 studio album “For the Roses” because she “was pissed off at the music business, and I drew an album cover of a horse’s a--.”

“David Geffen wouldn’t let me put it on an album cover,” she added, speaking of her former agent. “But we’re putting it out that way now.”

"Joni Mitchell Archives — Volume 4: The Asylum Years — 1976-1980," Patrick Milligan & Joni Mitchell, compilation producers; Bernie Grundman, mastering engineer (Joni Mitchell)

"Miles ‘55: The Prestige Recordings," Ashley Kahn, album notes writer (Miles Davis)

"CHROMAKOPIA," Tyler Okonma, art director (Tyler, The Creator)

Tyler, the Creator onstage during the 2026 Recording Academy Honors presented by the Black Music Collective in Los Angeles last week. Emma McIntyre / Getty Images

"Tracks II: The Lost Albums," Meghan Foley & Michelle Holme, art directors (Bruce Springsteen)

"Preacher Kids," Robert Randolph

Shaboozey said he never writes speeches but felt compelled to write one to accept his Grammy for best country duo/group performance.

Amid tears, he thanked his immigrant mother for working multiple jobs to provide for him and his siblings.

Matt Winkelmeyer / Getty Images for The Recording Academy

“Immigrants built this country, literally. So this is for them," Shaboozey said. "This is also for those who came to this country in search of better opportunities and to be part of a nation that promised freedom for all."

"Thank you for bringing your culture, your stories, your traditions here. You give America color. I love y’all so much.”

"Ain’t Done With the Blues," Buddy Guy

"Beautiful Strangers," Mavis Staples

"Ain’t In It For My Health," Zach Top

"Bitin’ List," Tyler Childers, songwriter (Tyler Childers)

Bon Iver has a special accessory on his lapel tonight: a bright-orange whistle.

"It's to honor the observers in Minneapolis," he explained on the red carpet. Observers blow their whistles when they see ICE agents coming, he explained, noting that they have been doing their work for weeks in subzero temperatures.

"I think that kind of work, it's really great to stop here and to celebrate music and talk about the power of music and to recognize each other, but I think the real work is in the streets of Minneapolis right now."

Iver also discussed recent ICE activity in Minneapolis that ultimately led to the shooting deaths of both Renee Good and Alex Pretti at the hands of federal officers, and said protesters are what's giving him hope right now.

"My hope has been dwindling, sort of wondering if the big cash-out has to happen in the world for things to rebuild from nothing, but I started to see something in the organization in Minneapolis that feels like the first hope I’ve felt in a long time," he said.

Shaboozey & Jelly Roll, "Amen"

Chris Stapleton, “Bad As I Used To Be — From F1 The Movie”

"BIRDS," Turnstile

Jay-Z has won 25 Grammy Awards and scored 89 total nominations.

If Lamar gets a third win tonight, he'll tie with Jay-Z as the most decorated rapper in history.

If he gets a fourth, he'll make Grammy history himself and surpass the record.

Mark "Sounwave" Spears, left, and Ruchaun Akers accept the best melodic rap performance award for "Luther" on behalf of Kendrick Lamar. Matt Winkelmeyer / Getty Images

"Words for Days Vol. 1," Mad Skillz

"tv off," Jack Antonoff, Larry Jayy, Kendrick Lamar, Dijon McFarlane, Sean Momberger, Mark Anthony Spears & Kamasi Washington, songwriters (Kendrick Lamar Featuring Lefty Gunplay)

Artists have already started flooding the Grammys red carpet — even though the show doesn't start for over three hours.

Sharon Osbourne and Yungblud arrive at the Grammy Awards. Etienne Laurent / AFP via Getty Images

PinkPantheress at the Grammy Awards. Amy Sussman / Getty Images

Joni Mitchell. Jeff Kravitz / FilmMagic

Best new artist nominee Lola Young arrives on the carpet. Christina House / Los Angeles Times via Getty Imag

Kehlani arrives. Etienne Laurent / AFP via Getty Images

FKA Twigs arrives. Christina House / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images

"luther," Kendrick Lamar with SZA

"Chains & Whips" — Clipse, Pusha T & Malice featuring Kendrick Lamar & Pharrell Williams

Malice, left, and Pusha T of Clipse. Julian Hamilton / WireImage via Getty Images

"MUTT," Leon Thomas

Since the category was first established, female artists have dominated the category.

In 2024, Kylie Minogue won for "Padam Padam."

In 2025, Charli XCX won for "Von Dutch."

And this year, Lady Gaga won for "Abracadabra."

"BLOOM," Durand Bernarr

Rock band The Cure, who won two Grammys during the premiere ceremony, could not accept their awards because they were attending the funeral of bandmate Perry Bamonte.

The band announced Bamonte's death earlier this month.

Singer Robert Smith sent a message saying that the band would like to “thank the Grammys for this wonderful award. We’re very honored to receive it. We’d also like to thank everyone who helped in the creation of our songs of the 'Lost World' album.”

"Folded" — Darius Dixson, Andre Harris, Donovan Knight, Don Mills, Kehlani Parrish, Khris Riddick-Tynes & Dawit Kamal Wilson, songwriters (Kehlani)

"VIBES DON’T LIE," Leon Thomas

Leon Thomas accepts the best R&B album award for "MUTT." Frazer Harrison / Getty Images

Kehlani, who just won her first two Grammys during the premiere ceremony, had a message for Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

“Together we’re stronger in numbers to speak against all the injustice going on in the world right now," she said while accepting her award. "So instead of letting it be just a couple few here and there, I hope everyone’s inspired to join together as a community of artists. ... I’m going to leave this and say f--- ICE.”

She echoed a similar message while on the red carpet earlier and speaking to The Hollywood Reporter.

Kehlani wears an "ICE Out" pin as she arrives at the Grammy Awards. Etienne Laurent / AFP via Getty Images

"We're too powerful of a group to all be in a room at the same time and not make some kind of statement," she said, while wearing an anti-ICE pin. "It's brainless to me."

When accepting her second award onstage, she thanked her mom, saying she owes her everything.

"Folded," Kehlani

Kehlani accepts the Best R&B Performance award for "Folded." Matt Winkelmeyer / Getty Images for The Recording A

Amy Allen

Cirkut

Even though winners only have 45 seconds to give their acceptance speeches, and many winners are absent at the premiere ceremony (either because they're going straight to the ceremony or couldn't make it tonight), the show is still very long.

We're over an hour in and 22/86 of the awards have been handed out. There are still performances to go, as well.

"Immersed," Justin Gray, immersive mix engineer; Michael Romanowski, immersive mastering engineer; Justin Gray, Drew Jurecka & Morten Lindberg, immersive producers (Justin Gray)

"That Wasn’t a Dream," Joseph Lorge & Blake Mills, engineers; Patricia Sullivan, mastering engineer (Pino Palladino, Blake Mills)

"Songs of a Lost World," The Cure

YUNGBLUD dedicated his Grammy for best rock performance to the late Ozzy Osbourne.

YUNGBLUD embraces Sharon Osbourne after winning the best rock performance award for "Changes (Live From Villa Park) Back to the Beginning." Valerie Macon / AFP via Getty Images

Sharon Osbourne, who was on stage with the winner, got emotional at his speech.

“To grow up loving an idol that helps you figure out your identity, not only as a musician, but also as a man, is something that i’m truly grateful for, YUNGBLUD said. "We f-----g love you, Ozzy. We would all like to thank Sharon, Jack, Kelly and Amy for this opportunity.”

"God bless rock music and God bless Ozzy Osbourne!"