Lady
Gaga won a Grammy Award for Best Pop Vocal Album for Mayhem. The global pop icon accepted the big honour following her striking performance on a rock version of Abracadabra. In her acceptance speech, the 39-year-old gave out a strong message to the women in the music industry, pushing them to stay confident of their dreams and keep fighting for what they believe in. Gaga received a total of seven nominations at the 68th Grammy Awards 2026, including all three of the top categories: Record of the Year, Album of the Year and Song of the Year. She was also up for Best Pop Solo Performance (Disease), Best Pop Vocal Album (Mayhem), Best Dance Pop Recording (Abracadabra), and Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album (Joker-related album Harlequin).
Lady Gaga's strong acceptance speech
After picking the Best Pop Vocal Album award for
Mayhem, Lady Gaga came on stage and said, "I just want to say, for women in music, that I know sometimes when you're in the studio with a bunch of guys, it can be hard. So urge you to always listen to yourself and always fight for your ideas. Fight for your songs. Fight for yourself as a producer. Make sure that you're heard, loudly. Thank you so much for supporting me in my craft, all of you. I believe in discipline, hardwork and craftsmanship. And that's what Mayhem is."
Internet reacts to her powerful words
Her fans reiterated her words with posts on X (formerly Twitter). One user wrote, "That’s leadership, not just acceptance speech energy, fight for your voice and don’t give it up." Another one said, "Fight for your ideas, your sound, and your seat at the table. Well said." A netizen agreed, "This is powerful. Women don’t just belong in the room — they deserve to lead it." A second one reacted, "I watched the movie she made, about her rise to stardom. She was resilient and focused. Kudos to her, she’s clearly reaping the fruits of her labour." A post read, "Her using that moment to talk directly to women instead of just thanking the academy is why gaga will always be that artist. Trophies fade but speeches like this stick with you." One more read, "Powerful and needed. She said what so many women live through."
Abracadabra performance
Lady Gaga's Grammy performance on
Abracadabra also stood out for its striking cinematography, sculptural lighting, and crisp vocals. She flawlessly turned the otherwise overexposed song into an intimate offering.
Lady Gaga's previous Grammy moment
As a reminder, Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars had in 2025, teamed up to offer an emotional rendition of the Mamas and the Papas classic California Dreamin', dedicating it to those affected by the devastating L.A. wildfires.
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