Billie Eilish triumphed at the 2026 Grammy Awards on February 1, securing her third Song of the Year win for "Wildflower" from Hit Me Hard and Soft. The emotional ballad, co-written with brother Finneas, beat fierce competition, solidifying her pop dominance amid a star-studded night in LA.
Billie Eilish made Grammy history once again at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards, held on February 1, 2026, at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. The 24-year-old sensation won Song of the Year for "Wildflower," a haunting acoustic track from her critically acclaimed 2024 album Hit Me Hard and Soft. This marks her third victory in the category following "Bad Guy" in 2020 and "What Was I Made For?" in 2024 highlighting her unmatched songwriting prowess.
In her acceptance speech, Eilish dedicated the award to her collaborators and fans, thanking brother Finneas O’Connell for their unbreakable creative bond. The win underscores "Wildflower’s" emotional depth, peaking at No. 17 on the Billboard Hot 100 after its 2025 single release.
Key Highlights
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Historic Milestone: Eilish’s third Song of the Year Grammy ties her with elite songwriters like Paul McCartney.
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Song Details: Introspective ballad about love and loss; performed live at iHeartRadio earlier.
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Event Buzz: Attended with Nat Wolff; stunned in preppy red-carpet look.
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Full Winners List: Check ongoing updates for Album and Record of the Year.
Sources: The New York Times, Billboard, Rolling Stone, Marketscreener.