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Grammys: Premiere Ceremony Crowns Early Winners
1 Feb
Summary
- FKA twigs and the "Wicked" duo were early Grammy winners.
- 86 awards were given out at the Premiere Ceremony.
- The main telecast began later on CBS.

The 68th annual Grammy Awards commenced with its Premiere Ceremony on Sunday, February 1, 2026. This afternoon event saw 86 awards distributed across numerous categories before the main telecast began in the evening.
Among the early recipients were FKA twigs, who won for best dance/electronic album, and the "Wicked" duo of Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande. Natalia Lafourcade also received an award during this preliminary ceremony.
Darren Criss hosted the Premiere Ceremony, which included performances and the presentation of many of the prestigious awards. This event set the stage for the main Grammy Awards show.




