NRIGlobe Entertainment Desk February 2, 2026 – Hyderabad, India

The 68th Annual Grammy Awards unfolded on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California. Hosted by Trevor Noah for his sixth and final time (with the broadcast moving to Disney platforms in 2027), the ceremony honored music from August 31, 2024, to August 30, 2025. Airing live on CBS (8–11:30 p.m. ET / 5–8:30 p.m. PT) and streamed on Paramount+, the night delivered diverse wins across genres, historic firsts, and powerful performances from Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber, Sabrina Carpenter, Bruno Mars & ROSÉ, Tyler, the Creator, and more.

Kendrick Lamar dominated with five wins (including Record of the Year for “luther” with SZA), surpassing Jay-Z as the most-awarded rapper in Grammy history. Bad Bunny made groundbreaking history as the first artist to win Album of the Year with an all-Spanish-language album (Debí Tirar Más Fotos). Billie Eilish and Finneas tied for the most Song of the Year wins ever with “Wildflower.”

For Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) across the US, UK, Canada, Australia, Gulf nations, Europe, and beyond, the Grammys offered a vibrant mix of global sounds—Latin dominance, hip-hop excellence, and emerging international talent—resonating deeply with diaspora communities. Chappell Roan’s bold red-carpet Mugler gown and role presenting Best New Artist sparked massive online engagement among NRI fans celebrating queer representation and fearless fashion.

The “Big Four” Winners

• Album of the YearDebí Tirar Más Fotos – Bad Bunny (Historic first all-Spanish-language winner; producers: Big Jay, La Paciencia, MAG & Tainy; engineers/mixers: Antonio Caraballo, Josh Gudwin, Luis Amed Irizarry & Roberto José Rosado Torres; songwriters: Marco Daniel Borrero, Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, Marcos Efrain Masis, Jay Anthony Nuñez & Roberto José Rosado Torres; mastering: Colin Leonard) Nominees included SWAG (Justin Bieber), Man’s Best Friend (Sabrina Carpenter), MAYHEM (Lady Gaga), GNX (Kendrick Lamar), and others.
• Record of the Year “luther” – Kendrick Lamar feat. SZA
• Song of the Year “Wildflower” – Billie Eilish (Songwriters: Billie Eilish O’Connell & Finneas O’Connell; historic third win for the duo)
• Best New Artist Olivia Dean (Presented by Chappell Roan; emotional speech honoring immigrants and family roots)

Other Key Winners

• Best Pop Vocal Album: MAYHEM – Lady Gaga
• Best Pop Solo Performance: “Messy” – Lola Young
• Best Rap Album: GNX – Kendrick Lamar
• Best Contemporary Country Album: Beautifully Broken – Jelly Roll
• Best Música Urbana Album: Debí Tirar Más Fotos – Bad Bunny
• Best Dance/Electronic Album: EUSEXUA – FKA twigs

Premiere Ceremony wins included Cynthia Erivo & Ariana Grande for “Defying Gravity” and additional honors for FKA twigs and others.

Viewing for Global NRIs

• Broadcast: CBS (final year; shifts to Disney in 2027).
• Streaming: Paramount+ (live/on-demand; accessible in many countries with VPN options where needed).
• Time Adjustments: Early morning IST (India), convenient evening slots in US/UK, late-night in Australia—ideal for family watch parties or social media live reactions.
• Free Access: Red carpet, highlights, and clips on live.grammy.com and YouTube.

Why It Resonated with NRIs Worldwide

This year’s Grammys highlighted inclusivity and global influence—Bad Bunny’s win boosted Latin music pride, Kendrick Lamar’s rap dominance inspired hip-hop fans, and Olivia Dean’s international breakthrough connected with emerging artists. Social issues in speeches (e.g., immigration references) echoed universal themes for diaspora communities.

Chappell Roan’s archival Mugler “nipple ring” gown and presenter role added bold fashion energy, fueling NRI discussions on representation and creativity.

NRIGlobe delivers NRI-centric insights—stay tuned for artist reactions, tour updates, playlist recommendations, and how these wins shape global music trends.