Grammy Awards 2026: Chappell Roan and Billie Eilish Dominate the Night
The music industry gathered at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles this past Sunday, 01 February 2026, for the 68th Annual Grammy Awards. In a night defined by the “Year of the Woman,” breakout superstar Chappell Roan and veteran favourite Billie Eilish took home the evening’s most prestigious honours. As the dust settles this Tuesday, 03 February, the Canadian music scene is also celebrating significant wins in the technical and alternative categories.
The Big Four: Major Category Winners
The “Big Four” categories saw a mix of expected victories and historic firsts. The Recording Academy leaned heavily into the pop-phenomenon wave that defined the summer of 2025.
- Album of the Year: Billie Eilish – Hit Me Hard and Soft
- Record of the Year: Sabrina Carpenter – “Espresso”
- Song of the Year: Taylor Swift ft. Post Malone – “Fortnight”
- Best New Artist: Chappell Roan
A Historic Night for Chappell Roan
Following a meteoric rise throughout 2025, Chappell Roan solidified her status as a pop icon by securing Best New Artist. Her performance of “Pink Pony Club,” which saw a massive resurgence in late 2025, was the most talked-about moment of the evening. Critics had debated whether her “overnight” success would translate to Academy votes, but the results proved her influence was undeniable.
Canadian Highlights and Technical Wins
While the major categories were dominated by American pop stars, Canadian talent shone in the genre-specific fields. Toronto-based producers and engineers took home three awards in the Best Remixed Recording and Best Immersive Audio Album categories. Additionally, the Weeknd secured a win for Best Melodic Rap Performance, continuing his streak of Academy recognition despite previous public disputes with the voting process.
Full Winners List: Selected Categories
| Category | Winner | Work |
|---|---|---|
| Best Pop Vocal Album | Sabrina Carpenter | Short n’ Sweet |
| Best Rock Performance | Linkin Park | “The Emptiness Machine” |
| Best Alternative Music Album | St. Vincent | All Born Screaming |
| Best Rap Song | Kendrick Lamar | “Not Like Us” |
| Best Country Album | Post Malone | F-1 Trillion |
FAQ
Who won the most Grammys in 2026?
Billie Eilish and Chappell Roan tied for the most wins of the night, each taking home four trophies. Eilish’s wins were concentrated in the General Field and Pop categories, while Roan swept the New Artist and Alternative Pop fields.
Did Taylor Swift win Album of the Year?
No. While Taylor Swift was a favourite for The Tortured Poets Department, the Academy awarded Album of the Year to Billie Eilish. Swift did, however, win Song of the Year for “Fortnight,” marking another milestone in her career.
Were there any major snubs at the 2026 Grammys?
Social media has been alight with discussion regarding Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us.” Despite being the most culturally significant track of the eligibility period, it lost Record of the Year to Sabrina Carpenter’s “Espresso,” sparking a debate about the Academy’s preference for pop over hip-hop in major categories.