Grammys 2026 began on an electrifying note, setting the tone for a night defined by milestones, emotion, and cultural crossover. From a legendary filmmaker completing the elusive EGOT to unexpected first-time winners reshaping Grammy history, the 68th Annual Grammy Awards reminded audiences why music’s biggest night still knows how to surprise.
One of the most unexpected moments of the evening arrived early when the Dalai Lama claimed his first-ever Grammy. He won in the audiobook, narration, and storytelling category, edging out notable contenders, including U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson.
Accepting the award on behalf of the project, Rufus Wainwright added a moment of levity to the historic win, saying, “I am not the Dalai Lama. It was a privilege to participate in this project.”
