The 68th Grammy Awards were held in Los Angeles, with Kendrick Lamar emerging as the night’s biggest winner for a second consecutive year. The rapper collected five awards, including Record of the Year for Luther, his collaboration with SZA, and Best Rap Album for GNX.
The ceremony’s top honour – Album of the Year – went to Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny, while Producer of the Year, Non-Classical went to Cirkut, whose recent credits include Lady Gaga’s Abracadabra, JADE’s IT girl, Charli XCX’s 360, and A Little More by Ed Sheeran.
It was a strong evening for British music, with multiple high-profile UK wins including a Best New Artist win for Olivia Dean – the UK’s first win in the category since 2019 – as well as a Best Pop Solo Performance win for Lola Young and wins for FKA Twigs, Yungblud and more.
“These Grammy wins for Olivia Dean and Lola Young mark a pivotal moment in the resurgence of British music on the global stage,” said Dickon Stainer, chairman & CEO of Universal Music Group UK & Ireland.
“Seeing these young artists recognised alongside The Cure, after their near 50-year wait, is the surest sign yet that British talent is moving back to its rightful place at the forefront of worldwide music.”
"Congratulations to Olivia Dean, Lola Young, FKA Twigs, Yungblud, Cynthia Erivo, The Cure, and the other British artists who were awarded and nominated at last night's Grammy Awards – and to Olivia and Lola for their sensational performances,” added Dr Jo Twist OBE, CEO of the BPI.
“Recognition like this is more than a gesture. It’s proof that British music is well and truly world-class, an acknowledgement of last year's many UK musical breakthroughs, and a reminder that the UK remains one of the best places in the world for artists to launch and develop their careers, supported by our record label members and the wider music ecosystem.
"What's more, four of last night's winners (FKA Twigs, Lola Young, Olivia Dean and RAYE) are alumni of the free-to-attend BRIT School in Croydon, making last night an incredible testament both to the power of creative education and to the importance of making it accessible to as many young Brits as possible."
Below is a full breakdown of the winners and nominees across the major categories.