Yungblud, whose real name is Dominic Harrison, won his first-ever GRAMMY at the 2026 GRAMMYs on Sunday (Feb. 1) for Best Rock Performance for his live rendition of “Changes” at Ozzy Osbourne’s final concert, Live From Villa Park Back To The Beginning.
Yungblud accepted the Gramophone trophy for Best Rock Performance during the Premiere Ceremony alongside Sharon Osbourne, Nuno Bettencourt, Frank Bello, and more.
“You do not expect to be up here, and then you fucking ask. So it’s wild!” Yungblud began before paying tribute to his late musical hero, Ozzy Osbourne.
“To grow up loving an idol that helps you figure out your identity, not only as a musician, but also as a man, is something that I’m truly grateful for. But then to get to know them and form a relationship with them, honor them at their final show, and receive this because of it, is something that I, and I think we’re all finding so strange to comprehend,” Yungblud continued as Sharon Osbourne broke down in tears beside him. “We fucking love you, Ozzy.”
Yungblud went on to graciously thank The Osbourne Family for the opportunity to perform at the Back To The Beginning concert in Villa Park.
“We would all like to thank Sharon, Jack, Kelly, and Amy for this opportunity,” he continued. “Everyone at the back to the beginning show, the whole band with me right now. We’re six generations of rock musicians that came together in the name of our genre, in the name of Sabbath, and the name of Ozzy Osborne. I want to thank my team and everyone, all their teams.”
He dedicated his first-ever GRAMMY Award to “everyone in guitar shops” or their “bedroom with a dream.” He also toasted to the rock music genre.
“I deeply love this genre. It’s all I’ve ever known… I want to dedicate this to everyone in the guitar shop that I grew up in and everyone in a guitar shop or a bedroom with a dream. Rock music’s fucking coming back. Watch out, pop music. We’re going to fucking get you,” he added.
Yungblud closed out his acceptance speech with a touching tribute to Ozzy. “The last time I saw Ozzy Osborne, he asked me if there’s anything you could do for me. I answered the music was enough, and I can safely say on behalf of all of us, that still stands now, and it will forever. You’ll be with me every time I’m nervous and on stage at every show,” he concluded. “God bless rock music, and God bless fucking Ozzy Osbourne.”
The 2026 GRAMMYs will feature unforgettable performances from Bruno Mars, Addison Rae, Alex Warren, Andrew Watt, Brandy Clark, Chad Smith, Clipse, Duff McKagan, Justin Bieber, KATSEYE, Lady Gaga, Leon Thomas, Lola Young, Lukas Nelson, Ms. Lauryn Hill, Olivia Dean, Pharrell Williams, Post Malone, Reba McEntire, ROSÉ, Sabrina Carpenter, Slash, SOMBR, The Marías, Tyler, The Creator, and more.
Reba McEntire, Brandy Clark, and Lukas Nelson are set to pay tribute to those lost over the past year during the In Memoriam segment, while Ms. Lauryn Hill honors the late Roberta Flack and D’Angelo with a special performance. Post Malone, Andrew Watt, Chad Smith, Duff McKagan and Slash of Guns N’ Roses will also celebrate the life and legacy of the late “Prince of Darkness,” Ozzy Osbourne.
Addison Rae, Alex Warren, KATSEYE, Leon Thomas, Lola Young, Olivia Dean, SOMBR, and The Marías also take the stage for a special Best New Artist showcase performance.
A star-studded lineup of presenters will grace the stage during “Music’s Biggest Night,” including Carole King, Chappell Roan, Charli XCX, Doechii, Harry Styles, Jeff Goldblum, KAROL G, Lainey Wilson, Marcello Hernández, Nikki Glaser, Q-Tip, Queen Latifah, and Teyana Taylor.
Hosted by Trevor Noah, the 68th Annual GRAMMY Awards air live from Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Sunday, February 1, at 8/7c on CBS. Produced by Fulwell 73 Productions for the Recording Academy, the event is also available to stream live and on-demand via Paramount+.
