Universal Music Group Celebrates Major Wins at the 68th Grammy Awards
The 68th Annual Grammy Awards celebrated musical excellence, with Universal Music Group (UMG) artists and songwriters taking center stage. This prestigious event, held in Santa Monica, California, showcased the incredible talents spanning various genres that UMG proudly represents. Leading the night's glorious achievements was Kendrick Lamar, the Interscope Records artist and UMPG songwriter who emerged as the biggest star, taking home a remarkable five Grammys, including Record of the Year and Best Melodic Rap Performance for his collaboration 'Luther' with SZA. His other accolades included Best Rap Album for 'GNX' and Best Rap Song for 'TV OFF.' Kendrick further demonstrated his prowess by winning Best Rap Performance for his feature on Clipse's track 'Chains & Whips.'
Following closely was Billie Eilish, also signed to Interscope/UMPG, who clinched the Song of the Year award for her evocative piece 'Wildflower'. This recognition fortifies her status as a leading figure in contemporary music. Additionally, Olivia Dean was awarded Best New Artist, marking a significant milestone as the fourth UMG artist to receive this accolade in the past five years, reinforcing UMG's commitment to nurturing fresh talent. Lola Young also had a night to remember, winning Best Pop Solo Performance for her hit 'Messy.' The duo of Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande claimed the Best Pop Duo/Group Performance for their collaboration 'Defying Gravity.'
The evening continued with Lady Gaga receiving two Grammys for her album 'Mayhem,' securing the Best Pop Vocal Album award and Best Dance Pop Recording for her track 'ABRACADABRA.' In addition, the remixed version of her song, created by Gesaffelstein, won Best Remixed Recording.
Jelly Roll made waves in the contemporary country scene, winning three Grammys, including Best Contemporary Country Album for 'Beautifully Broken.' He was also recognized for his guest performances, earning accolades in the Best Country Duo/Group Performance for 'Amen' alongside Shaboozey and in the Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance for 'Hard Fought Hallelujah' featuring Brandon Lake.
In the realm of R&B, Leon Thomas from Motown/Capitol received two Grammy awards for Best R&B Album for 'Mutt' and Best Traditional R&B Performance for 'Vibes Don’t Lie.' Furthermore, Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG) songwriters showcased their diverse contributions across winning projects in major categories. These included Record of the Year, which involved collaborations with Kendrick Lamar and SZA, Song of the Year with Billie Eilish, and Album of the Year recognitions with Bad Bunny and Roberto Rosado.
Highlighting the night, UMPG songwriter Cirkut received the Producer of the Year award, recognizing his significant contributions to popular music with prominent artists such as Lady Gaga, The Weeknd, Rosé, and Bruno Mars. Additionally, in film and television music categories, the award for Best Song for Visual Media was given to 'Golden' from the KPOP soundtrack performed by HUNTR/X EJAE, Audrey Nuna, and REI AMI. This was complemented by UMPG composer Ludwig Göransson’s impressive win for Best Compilation Soundtrack and Best Original Score for Visual Media for his composition in 'Sinners.'
In the Rock categories, the collaboration of Trent Reznor, Atticus Ross, and Nine Inch Nails was recognized with the Best Rock Song award for 'As Alive As You Need Me To Be.' Meanwhile, Yungblud's live performance alongside notable musicians bagged the Best Rock Performance award for 'Changes (Live From Villa Park, Back To The Beginning).'
The Cure triumphed, winning both Best Alternative Music Album for 'Songs Of A Lost World' and Best Alternative Music Performance for 'Alone.' Popular country artist Chris Stapleton received the Best Country Solo Performance award for 'Bad As I Used To Be,' while Jon Batiste was named Best Americana Album for 'Big Money.'
Samara Joy won Best Jazz Vocal Album for 'Portrait,' and Carín León captured the Best Música Mexicana Album award for 'Palabra De To’s (Seca).' The Americana duo I’m With Her received accolades for Best Folk Album for 'Wild And Clear And Blue' and Best American Roots Song with 'Ancient Light.'
In addition to these awards, Blake Mills earned the Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical award for his collaboration with Pino Palladino on the album 'That Wasn’t a Dream.' In the classical genre, Andris Nelsons won Best Orchestral Performance for 'Messiaen Turangalîla-Symphonie' with the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Alongside this, Miles Davis's '55 The Prestige Recordings' was recognized in the Best Album Notes category.
To cap off the evening, the Recording Academy honored Monte Lipman and Avery Lipman, co-founders of Republic Collective, with the 2026 Industry Icon Award, signifying their exceptional leadership and transformative legacy in the music industry. With its rich history and immense contribution to shaping the world of music, Universal Music Group continues to lead the charge in promoting artistry and innovation globally. For more information about their impact and achievements, visit www.universalmusic.com.
Following closely was Billie Eilish, also signed to Interscope/UMPG, who clinched the Song of the Year award for her evocative piece 'Wildflower'. This recognition fortifies her status as a leading figure in contemporary music. Additionally, Olivia Dean was awarded Best New Artist, marking a significant milestone as the fourth UMG artist to receive this accolade in the past five years, reinforcing UMG's commitment to nurturing fresh talent. Lola Young also had a night to remember, winning Best Pop Solo Performance for her hit 'Messy.' The duo of Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande claimed the Best Pop Duo/Group Performance for their collaboration 'Defying Gravity.'
The evening continued with Lady Gaga receiving two Grammys for her album 'Mayhem,' securing the Best Pop Vocal Album award and Best Dance Pop Recording for her track 'ABRACADABRA.' In addition, the remixed version of her song, created by Gesaffelstein, won Best Remixed Recording.
Jelly Roll made waves in the contemporary country scene, winning three Grammys, including Best Contemporary Country Album for 'Beautifully Broken.' He was also recognized for his guest performances, earning accolades in the Best Country Duo/Group Performance for 'Amen' alongside Shaboozey and in the Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance for 'Hard Fought Hallelujah' featuring Brandon Lake.
In the realm of R&B, Leon Thomas from Motown/Capitol received two Grammy awards for Best R&B Album for 'Mutt' and Best Traditional R&B Performance for 'Vibes Don’t Lie.' Furthermore, Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG) songwriters showcased their diverse contributions across winning projects in major categories. These included Record of the Year, which involved collaborations with Kendrick Lamar and SZA, Song of the Year with Billie Eilish, and Album of the Year recognitions with Bad Bunny and Roberto Rosado.
Highlighting the night, UMPG songwriter Cirkut received the Producer of the Year award, recognizing his significant contributions to popular music with prominent artists such as Lady Gaga, The Weeknd, Rosé, and Bruno Mars. Additionally, in film and television music categories, the award for Best Song for Visual Media was given to 'Golden' from the KPOP soundtrack performed by HUNTR/X EJAE, Audrey Nuna, and REI AMI. This was complemented by UMPG composer Ludwig Göransson’s impressive win for Best Compilation Soundtrack and Best Original Score for Visual Media for his composition in 'Sinners.'
In the Rock categories, the collaboration of Trent Reznor, Atticus Ross, and Nine Inch Nails was recognized with the Best Rock Song award for 'As Alive As You Need Me To Be.' Meanwhile, Yungblud's live performance alongside notable musicians bagged the Best Rock Performance award for 'Changes (Live From Villa Park, Back To The Beginning).'
The Cure triumphed, winning both Best Alternative Music Album for 'Songs Of A Lost World' and Best Alternative Music Performance for 'Alone.' Popular country artist Chris Stapleton received the Best Country Solo Performance award for 'Bad As I Used To Be,' while Jon Batiste was named Best Americana Album for 'Big Money.'
Samara Joy won Best Jazz Vocal Album for 'Portrait,' and Carín León captured the Best Música Mexicana Album award for 'Palabra De To’s (Seca).' The Americana duo I’m With Her received accolades for Best Folk Album for 'Wild And Clear And Blue' and Best American Roots Song with 'Ancient Light.'
In addition to these awards, Blake Mills earned the Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical award for his collaboration with Pino Palladino on the album 'That Wasn’t a Dream.' In the classical genre, Andris Nelsons won Best Orchestral Performance for 'Messiaen Turangalîla-Symphonie' with the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Alongside this, Miles Davis's '55 The Prestige Recordings' was recognized in the Best Album Notes category.
To cap off the evening, the Recording Academy honored Monte Lipman and Avery Lipman, co-founders of Republic Collective, with the 2026 Industry Icon Award, signifying their exceptional leadership and transformative legacy in the music industry. With its rich history and immense contribution to shaping the world of music, Universal Music Group continues to lead the charge in promoting artistry and innovation globally. For more information about their impact and achievements, visit www.universalmusic.com.
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