Inside Epic Records and Hennessy’s 2026 GRAMMY Nominee Celebration

Epic Records partnered with Hennessy on Friday, January 30 to celebrate the label’s 2026 GRAMMY® Award nominees at an exclusive event at the Terrace Room at Sunset Tower Hotel in West Hollywood.

Hosted by Epic Records President Ezekiel Lewis, the evening honored Grammy-nominated artists Tyla, Zara Larsson, GIVĒON, Yolanda Adams, Eddie Benjamin, and Sade.

The celebration featured DJ sets by Epic artists Skyla Tylaa and SHOOP, alongside Grammy Award-winning writer Kawan “KP The Great” Prather. The guest list brought together Epic artists and industry tastemakers, including Tyla, Zara Larsson, Eddie Benjamin, DDG, H3RIZON, Johnny Venus, Kent Jamz, and Taboo of The Black Eyed Peas, among others.

Additional attendees included Usher, Wizkid, Ty Dolla $ign, Kelly Rowland, Jozzy, London on da Track, MOLIY, Kesha, Adam Lambert, and MNEK, as well as Epic Records General Manager Rick Sackheim and other industry leaders.

Guests enjoyed cocktails, dancing, and Sunset Tower’s signature ice cream sundaes—customized for the occasion, including Tyla’s “Say You Love Me” sundae (Oreos and hot fudge on vanilla) and Zara Larsson’s “Midnight Sunset Tower” sundae (fresh berries and whipped cream on vanilla).

The evening concluded with remarks from Lewis recognizing Epic’s nominees, followed by a birthday moment for Tyla as Skyla Tylaa led the room in singing “Happy Birthday” and Hennessy surprised her with a custom cake and bottle parade in celebration of her 24th birthday.

The GRAMMYs returns from Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Sunday, Feb. 1. Watch the show live from 8–11:30 p.m. ET / 5–8:30 p.m. PT on CBS, with streaming on Paramount+.

Tyla celebrates her 24th birthday (Courtesy Epic Records)
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 30: Ice Cream sundaes are served at the Epic Records and Hennessy 2026 Grammys Party at Sunset Tower Hotel on January 30, 2026 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images for Hennessy)
Adam Lambert, Zara Larsson, Kesha (Courtesy Epic Records)
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 30: (L-R) Tyla and Zara Larsson attend the Epic Records and Hennessy 2026 Grammys Party at Sunset Tower Hotel on January 30, 2026 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images for Hennessy)
Zara Larsson, Ezekiel Lewis, Tyla (Courtesy Epic Records)
Adam Lambert, Zara Larsson (Courtesy Epic Records)
Kelly Rowland, Tyla (Courtesy Epic Records)
SHOOP (Courtesy Epic Records)
Skyla Tylaa (Courtesy Epic Records)
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 30: Taboo attends the Epic Records and Hennessy 2026 Grammys Party at Sunset Tower Hotel on January 30, 2026 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images for Hennessy)
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 30: DDG attends the Epic Records and Hennessy 2026 Grammys Party at Sunset Tower Hotel on January 30, 2026 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images for Hennessy)
Kelly Rowland, Tim Weatherspoon, Usher, Jennifer Goiccoechea (Courtesy Epic Records)
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 30: MNEK attends the Epic Records and Hennessy 2026 Grammys Party at Sunset Tower Hotel on January 30, 2026 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images for Hennessy)
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 30: MOLIY attends the Epic Records and Hennessy 2026 Grammys Party at Sunset Tower Hotel on January 30, 2026 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images for Hennessy)
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 30: Epic Records and Hennessy 2026 Grammys Party at Sunset Tower Hotel on January 30, 2026 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images for Hennessy)

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