GRAMMY 2026 MEGA-RECAP: Bad Bunny Makes History, Kendrick Breaks Records & A Troubadour Tribute to Neil Young

We are back home in Nashville! After a whirlwind week in Los Angeles, Jrod is back in the studio to deconstruct a 2026 Grammy Awards cycle that felt like a tectonic shift for the industry. Before the glitz of the Crypto.com Arena and the Peacock Theater, we head to the historic Troubadour for the Americanafest Pre-Grammy Salute to the Songs of Neil Young. We break down the magic of seeing an all-star lineup with many friends of the show—including Rhiannon Giddens, Margo Price, I’m With Her, Sierra Hull, and Molly Tuttle—honor a legend while supporting the Americana Music Association and MusiCares. A special thank you to Jed Hilly, Jackie Marushka, and David Chamberlain for an unforgettable night of community and craft. The Hardware & The History We dive deep into the major categories Album of the Year: Why Bad Bunny’s historic win for Debí Tirar Más Fotos is the "final brick in the wall" for global Latin dominance. Record of the Year: Kendrick Lamar & SZA’s "luther"—analyzing Kendrick’s path to becoming the most-decorated rapper in Grammy history. Song of the Year: Billie Eilish’s "Wildflower"—is she the new blueprint for the Academy? Best New Artist: Why Olivia Dean was the "product of bravery" the industry needed. The Genre Deep Dive From Zach Top’s win in the inaugural Best Traditional Country Album category to The Cure’s long-overdue flowers in Alternative, we cover the wins that actually move the needle for music fans. Plus, thoughts on the standout tributes to D'Angelo and Ozzy Osbourne. Stay loud, stay kind, and thanks for the support. __ Support the show: Try Cheerios Protein! https://www.cheerios.com/shop-protein-bundle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices