Last weekend, the 2026 Grammy Awards took place. This renowned event celebrates the musical work of artists, producers, songwriters, and others who have demonstrated creative merit and excellence in the music industry. Here are my predictions and reactions to who brought home the award on February 1st!
Predicted Album of the Year: DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS
While Kendrick Lamar’s GNX and Lady Gaga’s Mayhem are strong contenders, notably both by artists who have never won this esteemed award, this year’s award belongs to Bad Bunny. DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS, which translates to I Should Have Taken More Photos, is deeply vulnerable and unapologetic in showcasing Bad Bunny’s pride in his Puerto Rican heritage. Highlighting Puerto Rican influences and values, his Grammy-nominated album features vibrant, pulsing rhythms of Latin music contrasted by somber odes dedicated to the fractured politics and tourism that plague his beloved home. A worldwide star who has proven that pop transcends language, his most recent album is a testament to his versatility and impact both as an artist and activist. As his most ambitious project yet, DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS could make history by becoming the first Spanish-language album to win Album of the Year.
Won Album of the Year: DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS
DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS deserved to win Album of the Year, and I am pleased to say that it has. Bad Bunny’s album earned its victory through its undeniable impact on the music industry and political landscape today. It has become the first all Spanish-language album to win this category—a deserved honor for this cultural and personal project.
Predicted Song of the Year: “Luther”
For an award that celebrates songwriting and composition, the hit R&B single “Luther” features effortlessly poetic lyrics that blend gracefully in harmonies. This song featuring SZA on GNX has a strong chance of taking home the award, with maybe “Golden” standing in its way. While the nomination of “Golden” from KPop Demon Hunters is a major milestone in the world of KPop, it was ultimately written for an animated children’s film. The song does have widespread appeal and impressive vocals, but the lyrics are simply too juvenile for the Grammys. If I were to ultimately wager who wins between “Luther” and “Golden,” I think that the former will win Song of the Year. My personal favorite, “WILDFLOWER,” is unlikely to win, but Billie Eilish is historically a favorite of the Recording Academy and could reclaim a victory for her hit album, Hit Me Hard and Soft.
Won Song of the Year: “WILDFLOWER”
Billie Eilish’s “WILDFLOWER” was my favorite Song of the Year nominee, but I had underestimated its chances of winning. The song had been released on the album Hit Me Hard and Soft, which previously did not win Album of the Year despite public opinion that it deserved to, in 2024 and later re-released as a single in 2025. Because of the two year duration of its release, I had assumed this might fail to win against more relevant songs like “Luther.” The heartbreaking song finally won a victory for Hit Me Hard and Soft.
This year, Grammys were awarded to its deserving recipients; DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS showed the world Puerto Rican culture and music through its meaningful themes, and “WILDFLOWER” masterfully captures the aching emotional weight of relationships. Despite my incorrect prediction for Song of the Year, my favorite nominees were still able to receive a Grammy for their musical excellence. 2026 was an interesting year for music, and I’m excited for what the next year will bring.
