Grammy Album of the Year winners, 2016 to 2026

Every winner in this stretch, in order. As of the 2026 ceremony (Feb 2026).

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2016: 1989 - Taylor Swift

2017: 25 - Adele

Adele beat Beyoncé's Lemonade and said so on stage, broke her own trophy in half offering it to her (for the record)

2018: 24K Magic - Bruno Mars

2019: Golden Hour - Kacey Musgraves

the one people still argue was a snub-adjacent win, great record though

2020: When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go? - Billie Eilish

2021: Folklore - Taylor Swift

recorded and released the same year, folk detour nobody saw coming from her (upset, in the good way)

2022: We Are - Jon Batiste

quietest winner on this list by streaming numbers. jazz background helped it stand out that year

2023: Harry's House - Harry Styles

2024: Midnights - Taylor Swift

2025: COWBOY CARTER - Beyoncé

first country album to win this category (upset)

2026: DEBÍ TIRAR MÁS FOTOS - Bad Bunny

first primarily Spanish-language album to win. been a long time coming

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