Ozzy Osbourne to Be Honored With Star-Studded Tribute at the 2026 GRAMMY Awards
The 2026 GRAMMY Awards will pay tribute to the Prince of Darkness with a powerful, high-profile performance honoring Ozzy Osbourne.
During the ceremony’s In Memoriam segment, Post Malone will lead a special tribute performance celebrating Osbourne’s legacy. Joining him onstage will be producer and songwriter Andrew Watt, Chad Smith, and Duff McKagan alongside Slash.
Osbourne, a five-time GRAMMY winner and one of the most influential figures in rock and metal history, passed away in July 2025 following a heart attack. He was 76.
In Memoriam Honors Additional Music Legends
The In Memoriam portion of the show will also recognize several other artists who passed away over the past year. Reba McEntire, Brandy Clark, and Lukas Nelson will help lead the segment.
In addition, Ms. Lauryn Hill is set to perform in tribute to D’Angelo and Roberta Flack, both four-time GRAMMY winners. D’Angelo passed away in October 2025 after a battle with cancer, while Flack died in February 2025 due to complications from ALS.
What Else to Expect at the 2026 GRAMMYs
Beyond the tributes, the night will feature a full slate of major performances.
As part of the Best New Artist showcase, nominees Addison Rae, Alex Warren, KATSEYE, Leon Thomas, Lola Young, Olivia Dean, SOMBR, and The Marías will all take the stage.
Additional performances are planned from Clipse with Pharrell Williams, as well as Justin Bieber and Sabrina Carpenter.
On the nominations front, Kendrick Lamar leads the field with nine nominations. He’s followed closely by Lady Gaga, Jack Antonoff, and Cirkut, each earning seven nods. Artists with six nominations include Bad Bunny, Sabrina Carpenter, Leon Thomas, and mastering engineer Serban Ghenea.
Hosted once again by Trevor Noah, the 2026 GRAMMY Awards will take place on Sunday, February 1, at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. The ceremony will air live on CBS and stream live and on demand via Paramount+.
With a tribute lineup worthy of Ozzy Osbourne’s towering legacy, the 2026 GRAMMYs are shaping up to be one of the most emotional and musically significant ceremonies in recent memory.