US EditionAlex Warren Addresses Grammys 2026 Audio Malfunction
Alex Warren, nominated for Best New Artist, overcame in-ear monitor issues during his live 2026 Grammys debut performance of "Ordinary," later addressing the glitch on social media.
- On Feb. 1, 2026, Alex Warren, 25, Best New Artist nominee, performed Ordinary at the 2026 Grammys and experienced apparent in-ear monitor issues during his televised debut.
- Ahead of the chorus, the singer fumbled with the in-ear device and mic pack while walking through the venue, just as the song reached its peak.
- Video of the performance shows two unsynchronized audio tracks and echoey sound, while cameras captured Warren adjusting his mic pack and removing an in-ear monitor, causing him to fall about half a beat behind.
- Alex Warren recovered quickly, completed the performance, and ascended on a mechanical lift, while the Recording Academy and CBS have not issued further comment.
- Warren, who first rose to fame on TikTok, posted clips on Feb. 2, 2026, showing the echoey, delayed audio during his first Grammys performance and Best New Artist nomination.
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“This Would Only Happen to Me”: Alex Warren Recovers from Grammy Performance Glitch
During his performance of the hit ballad “Ordinary,” Warren encountered a significant technical failure when his in-ear monitor malfunctioned while he was walking through the audience. The device reportedly began emitting loud static, eventually falling out entirely and leaving the singer unable to hear his own vocals or the live band. The glitch caused Warren to briefly fall half a beat behind the music, but he managed to find his timing again …
In an Instagram clip, Alex Warren makes us hear what really played in his earpieces during his performance.
Alex Warren Explains Grammys 2026 Performance Mishap, Reveals What He Heard in His Ears | Just Jared: Celebrity News and Gossip
Alex Warren is revealing what happened during his performance at the 2026 Grammy Awards on Sunday (February 1) at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. The Best New Artist nominee performed his song “Ordinary,” and there seemed to be a technical mishap during the performance, though he handled it so well. Now, he’s revealing what he heard in his ears during the performance. Keep reading to find out more… View this post on Instagram A post share…
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