Lady Gaga's rock twist on 'Abracadabra' chills 2026 Grammys audience

Lady Gaga delivered a powerful rock version of her latest track "Abracadabra" at the 68th Grammy Awards on Sunday night.

The music icon appeared in a striking black and red feathered outfit complete with a unique cage-style headpiece. She played the keyboard while performing the song.

"Grammys, let's raise the stakes," Gaga proclaimed as she began her electrifying set.

Shortly afterward, Gaga took home the Grammy for best pop vocal album. She impressed the audience by singing and playing the keyboard simultaneously.

"Abracadabra" emerged as a standout track from Gaga’s recent album "Mayhem," released in March 2025. It represents her seventh studio effort.

Gaga, who is now 39, is a contender for seven Grammys this year, including album of the year for "Mayhem," and both record and song of the year for “Abracadabra.”

Lady Gaga, also known as Mother Monster, was nominated for best pop solo performance for “Disease,” best pop vocal album for “Mayhem,” best dance pop recording for “Abracadabra,” and best traditional pop vocal album for “Harlequin.”

"Mayhem," featuring the chart-topping single "Die With a Smile" by Gaga and Bruno Mars, debuted at the top of the Billboard 200 and stayed number one on the Billboard Top Dance Albums chart for an impressive 20 weeks straight.

Gaga isn't a stranger to the Grammys, having taken the stage in 2025, 2022, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2011, and 2010.

At the previous Grammy event, Gaga and Mars collaborated on a heartwarming performance of "California Dreamin'" by Mamas & the Papas as a tribute to Los Angeles following devastating wildfires.

The Recording Academy confirmed Gaga’s 2026 Grammys set on Thursday, joining artists such as Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber, Clipse, Pharrell Williams, Post Malone, Slash, and Reba McEntire.