Grammys 2026: Records that could fall at the 68th Annual Awards

Ahead of the 68th annual Grammy Awards on Feb. 1, the music industry is bracing for a night that could rewrite history. Multiple artists enter the ceremony positioned to challenge long-standing records across the Academy’s biggest categories.

Data compiled by VegasInsider.com highlights more than 50 milestones that could be surpassed, ranging from overall Grammy wins to category-specific achievements. With several chart-topping releases dominating nominations, the 2026 ceremony shapes up as one of the most record-heavy Grammy nights in decades.

Major Grammy records within reach

Kendrick Lamar stands at the center of the record chase after earning nine nominations. The rapper could surpass Jay-Z to become the most awarded rapper in Grammy history if he wins four or more trophies, while also having a shot at matching the record for most wins in a single night.

Lady Gaga is similarly poised for a historic evening. With seven nominations, she could set a new benchmark for most Grammys won in one night by a female artist, surpassing marks previously shared by Adele and Beyoncé.

Bad Bunny also enters rare territory with nominations that could reshape Grammy history. His album “Debí Tirar Más Fotos” could become the first Spanish-language project to win Album of the Year, while “DTMF” could break barriers in both Record and Song of the Year categories.

Category battles that could reshape history

The General Field categories offer some of the most compelling record scenarios. Bruno Mars could become the first artist to win Record of the Year four times, while Billie Eilish could set a new standard as the most decorated woman in the category.

Representation milestones are also on the line. A Record or Song of the Year win for Bad Bunny or Rosé would mark historic firsts for Spanish-language music and K-pop, while Doechii could become the first female rapper to win in multiple major categories.

Beyond the headline awards, records could fall across pop, rap, country, jazz, dance, and Latin fields. From Chris Stapleton extending his dominance in country music to Chick Corea adding to his unmatched jazz legacy, the 2026 Grammys could redefine excellence across genres.

All records and data referenced courtesy of VegasInsider.com.