The 2026 GRAMMY Awards recognized outstanding recordings across jazz, blues, folk, bluegrass, and regional roots music, honoring works released during the official eligibility period. Awards were presented for individual performances, vocal and instrumental albums, large ensemble recordings, and genre-specific categories, reflecting a broad range of contemporary and traditional approaches. Several honors went to collaborative projects and live recordings, and the awards also included posthumous recognition for artists whose work was released after their passing. Together, these selections highlight the continued vitality, diversity, and evolving scope of American roots and jazz-related music. See full list HERE.
Best Jazz Performance
WINNER: “Windows – Live” by Chick Corea, Christian McBride & Brian Blade
• “Noble Rise” by Lakecia Benjamin featuring Immanuel Wilkins & Mark Whitfield
• “Peace Of Mind / Dreams Come True” by Samara Joy - COMING TO ST. AUGUSTINE FOR FT. MOSE JAZZ AND BLUES SERIES - TIX SELLING FAST - A SURE SELL OUT!
• “Four” by Michael Mayo
• “All Stars Lead To You – Live” by Nicole Zuraitis, Dan Pugach, Tom Scott, Idan Morim, Keyon Harrold & Rachel Eckroth
Best Jazz Vocal Album
WINNER: Portrait by Samara Joy - COMING TO ST. AUGUSTINE FOR FT. MOSE JAZZ AND BLUES SERIES - TIX SELLING FAST - A SURE SELL OUT!
• Elemental by Dee Dee Bridgewater & Bill Charlap
• We Insist 2025! by Terri Lyne Carrington & Christie Dashiell
• Fly by Michael Mayo
• Live at Vic’s Las Vegas by Nicole Zuraitis, Dan Pugach, Tom Scott, Idan Morim, Keyon Harrold & Rachel Eckroth
Best Jazz Instrumental Album
WINNER: Southern Nights by Sullivan Fortner featuring Peter Washington & Marcus Gilmore
• Trilogy 3 (Live) by Chick Corea, Christian McBride & Brian Blade
• Belonging by Branford Marsalis Quartet
• Spirit Fall by John Patitucci featuring Chris Potter & Brian Blade
• Fasten Up by Yellowjackets
Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album
WINNER: Without Further Ado, Vol. 1 by Christian McBride Big Band
• Orchestrator Emulator by The 8-Bit Big Band
• Lumen by Danilo Pérez & Bohuslän Big Band
• Basie Rocks! by Deborah Silver & The Count Basie Orchestra
• Lights on a Satellite by Sun Ra Arkestra
• Some Days Are Better: The Lost Scores
Best Bluegrass Album
WINNER: Highway Prayers by Billy Strings
• Carter & Cleveland by Michael Cleveland & Jason Carter
• A Tip Toe High Wire by Sierra Hull
• Arcadia by Alison Krauss & Union Station
• Outrun by The Steeldrivers
Best Traditional Blues Album
WINNER: Ain’t Done With The Blues by Buddy Guy
• Room On The Porch by Taj Mahal & Keb' Mo'
• One Hour Mama: The Blues of Victoria Spivey by Maria Muldaur
• Look Out Highway by Charlie Musselwhite
• Young Fashioned Ways by Kenny Wayne Shepherd & Bobby Rush
Best Contemporary Blues Album
WINNER: Preacher Kids by Robert Randolph
• Breakthrough by Joe Bonamassa
• Paper Doll by Samantha Fish
• A Tribute to LJK by Eric Gales
• Family by Southern Avenue
Best Folk Album
WINNER: Wild And Clear And Blue by I'm With Her
• What Did The Blackbird Say To The Crow by Rhiannon Giddens & Justin Robinson
• Crown Of Roses by Patty Griffin
• Foxes In The Snow by Jason Isbell
• Under The Powerlines (April 24 – September 24) by Jesse Welles
Best Regional Roots Music Album
WINNER: A Tribute To The King Of Zydeco by Various Artists
• Live At Vaughan’s by Corey Henry & The Treme Funktet
• For Fat Man by Preservation Brass & Preservation Hall Jazz Band
• Church Of New Orleans
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