Never Not too much! Cher went viral for naming Luther Vandross as the Record of the Year Grammy winner... 20 years after his death. Kendrick Lamar, SZA, and the late singer's estate gracefully showed love after the award awkwardness. Source: Kevin Winter / Getty The 2026 Grammys were packed with powerful speeches, emotional tributes, record-breaking wins, and powerouse performances, but Cher still managed to steal the show. She seemingly only expected to accept the Lifetime Achievement Award for her 60-year career.