Which song won Best Pop Duo/Group Performance at the 2026 Grammys?

“Defying Gravity,” performed by Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, won Best Pop Duo/Group Performance at the 2026 Grammys.

The song comes from the soundtrack to Wicked, the film adaptation of the hit Broadway musical. Erivo plays Elphaba and Grande plays Glinda, and the recording captures the characters’ pivotal separation as Elphaba embraces her independence. The song was originally written by Stephen Schwartz for the stage musical.

The Grammy category recognizes a vocal collaboration or group performance, so the award went to the credited performers as well as the recording’s production team. It is easy to confuse this result with “Golden,” from KPop Demon Hunters, or “APT.,” by Rosé and Bruno Mars, both of which were also prominent pop collaborations in the nominees. “Defying Gravity” was the winner in this specific category, despite originating in musical theater rather than as a conventional standalone pop single.