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We wish we could turn back time to relive Cher presenting at the 2026 Grammys.
While the Recording Academy had announced a stacked lineup of presenters for music’s biggest night, including Chappell Roan, Teyana Taylor and Nikki Glaser, the organization teased there would be “an additional surprise presenter” night of, which turned out to be the “Believe” singer.
And when the 79-year-old walked on stage Feb. 1 to present the trophy for Record of the Year, she created a viral moment that set social media ablaze with laughter.
“I don’t do this part very well,” Cher—who was honored with a Grammys Lifetime Achievement Award the day before—began. “I first want to thank the Recording Academy for giving me this lifetime achievement award. And it's a good thing that they did it now, because I have good genes and I wouldn't have been here that much longer.”
The “If I Could Turn Back Time” singer then spoke for over two minutes about her storied career and told her fellow musicians, “I've been in this business for 60 f--king years, but I just want to tell you, never give up on your dream, no matter what happens. Live it, be it, and if it's not happening now, it will happen soon.”
“That's all I have to say,” she concluded as she started to look around the stage. “I guess I'm supposed to walk off now. All right, I have to walk off.”
But what Cher forgot before walking off is that she, in fact, had a lot more to say—most notably introducing the nominees and announcing the winner of Record of the Year.
“Cher, before you go, could we get you to announce the nominees?” host Trevor Noah shouted as she walked off stage. “I could do it, but it's not the same. I don't have the track record. Welcome back Cher, everybody.”
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After she finally introduced the category’s contenders, Cher began the standard, “And the Grammy goes to…” bit, but continued to stand there in silence without opening the envelope with the winner’s name.
Once she finally opened the card, she capped off her memorable visit to the Grammys by announcing late musician Luther Vandross, who died in 2005, as the winner of Record of the Year.
Of course, after a bit of laughter from the audience, Cher ultimately corrected herself, announcing Kendrick Lamar and SZA’s song “Luther,” which actually samples music from the late Vandross, as the rightful recipient of the trophy.
“First and foremost,” producer Sounwave said while accepting the award, “let's give a shout out to the late great Luther Vandross.”
Once the night’s most laugh-filled moment came to an end, Trevor looked at the audience and said, “I love live television.”
Read on to see the other memorable moments you might have missed from the 2026 Grammys.
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Needing a Minute
Bad Bunny didn't move when he heard his name called as the winner of Album of the Year for DeBí TiRAR MáS FOToS. Instead, he sat with his hand over his face, barely moving, for 24 seconds as emotion washed over him.
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Party in the USA
Miley Cyrus and Jelly Roll, Best Country Duo/Group Performance winner with Shaboozey for "Amen," took it all in as the good times rolled at the 2026 Grammys.
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Kissy Face Sent to Your Phone
Rosé chilled out with Bruno Mars after they opened the show performing their smash-hit single "APT."
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Invited to All the Shows
Nikki Glaser doesn't just host the Golden Globes, she gets nominated for Grammys too. (Well, not this year, but last year shre was.)
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Need That Picture of You, It's So Magical
Tate McRae will always remember her and Lady Gaga this way.
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XOXO
Jelly Roll got an "Amen" from wife Bunnie XO when he won Best Country Duo/Group Performance.
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Country Strong
Jelly Roll, Shaboozey, Kelsea Ballerini, Reba McEntire, Zack Top and Lainey Wilson made for quite the group photo.
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Using His Intuition
Jamie Foxx took the liberty of capturing the moment for Teddy Swims and Babyface.
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Tripleting
Haim's I Quit lost Best Rock Album to Turnstile's Never Enough, but Alana, Danielle and Este Haim will never regret wearing matching dresses.
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One day Jack Antonoff, an Album of the Year nominee as a producer on Sabrina Carpenter's Man's Best Friend, might regret wearing jeans and a T-shirt. But wife Margaret Qualley did the assignment.
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Having a Moment
Charli XCX looked left as she strode backstage, in the building to present Best Pop Solo Performance.
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Extended Family
Sharon Osbourne, Jack Osbourne and Kelly Osbourne were guests of honor as the Grammys paid tribute to Ozzy Osbourne, who died in July 2025.
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EGOT Mania
During the untelevized part of the Grammys known as the Premiere Ceremony, Steven Spielberg became the 22nd person (or 28th if you're counting honorary awards) to achieve EGOT status. He added a Grammy for Best Music Film as a producer on the documentary Music by John Williams to his impressive career haul.
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