On February 1st, the 68th Annual GRAMMY Awards celebrated exceptional musical achievements across the industry with electric performances and inspiring tributes that illuminated the unifying power of music. And once again, we are thrilled to congratulate these GRAMMY-winning artists who have performed on Levitt stages over the years—in 2026, nine Levitt artists took home a total of 12 GRAMMY Awards!  

Following an unforgettable 2025 concert season, 18 Levitt artists earned 23 nominations from the Recording Academy, recognizing singers, songwriters, and instrumentalists spanning bluegrass, jazz, children’s music, Americana, roots, and more.  

The 2026 Levitt GRAMMY cohort includes first-time winners like ARKAI, Fyütch & Aura V, Kamasi Washington, Matthew Whitaker, and Robert Randolph—in addition to decorated artists like Sarah Jarosz and Sara Watkins of I’m With Her; Billy Strings, who earned his third career win for Best Bluegrass Album; and Samara Joy, who earned her sixth career win for Best Jazz Vocal Album. 

Fyütch and his daughter Aura V—who at eight years old became the youngest GRAMMY winner in history—won for their album Harmony, which explores themes of unity and self-love and won for Best Children’s Music Album. Aura V’s performances show what is possible when the talent and curiosity of children are nurtured and celebrated, and the joy that can bring to all. In their acceptance speech Fyütch expressed, “Children’s music is more than a genre, it is an intention of artists who have dedicated our crafts to educating, entertaining, and empowering the next generation.”  

These Levitt GRAMMY-winners represent the vibrance, creativity, and community-driven spirit at the heart of the Levitt mission. Keep reading to see the full list of 2026 Levitt GRAMMY winners, and join us in congratulating these artists on their impactful contributions toward building community through music. 

 

ARKAI | Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks (2024)
Best Contemporary Instrumental Album, Brightside 

 

Billy Strings | Levitt AMP Sheboygan (2017), Levitt Pavilion Pasadena* (2016)
Best Bluegrass Album, Highway Prayers 


 

Fyütch & Aura V | Levitt Pavilion Westport (2025)
Best Children’s Music Album, Harmony 

 

Kamasi Washington | Levitt Pavilion Pasadena* (2014, 2012)
Record of the Year “luther” (Kendrick Lamar with SZA)
Best Rap Song, “tv off” (Kendrick Lamar Featuring Lefty Gunplay) 

 

Matthew Whitaker | Levitt AMP Sheybogan* (2024)
Best Arrangement, Instrumental or Acapella, “Super Mario Praise Break” 

 

Robert Randolph | Levitt Pavilion Denver (2025, 2023, 2021), Levitt Shell Memphis* (2019) 
Best Contemporary Blues Album, Preacher Kids 

 

Samara Joy | Levitt Pavilion Westport (2023), Levitt AMP Utica (2021) 
Best Jazz Vocal Album, Portrait 

 

I’m With Her 
Group member Sarah Jarosz performed at Levitt Shell Memphis* in 2016
Group member Sara Watkins performed at Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks in 2017 and at Levitt Pavilion Pasadena* in 2016 and 2012
Best American Roots Song, “Ancient Light” 
Best Folk Album, Wild and Clear and Blue

 

*Former Levitt venue.