Toronto’s Justin Gray has won a Grammy Award for best immersive audio album.
He’s the first Canadian to ever win a Grammy in the category.
Gray, who teaches audio production at Humber Polytechnic, was recognized for his album “Immersed,” which was brought to life with 38 Toronto artists from his own orbit.
“Immersed” places listeners at the centre of a 360-degree orchestra featuring artists including fusion singer Suba Sankaran, saxophone player Jonathan Kay and co-producer and violinist Drew Jurecka.
An in-demand audio engineer, Gray has created immersive mixes for artists including Olivia Rodrigo, Snoop Dogg, Arkells and The Tragically Hip, translating their music into Dolby Atmos — a format that places sound beside, behind and above the listener.
While the immersive audio category has long been dominated by recordings adapted for immersive sound, Gray’s album was specifically composed for the format.
Gray told The Canadian Press earlier this month that it was an honour to spotlight his Toronto music community as the Grammys.
There’s a lot going on in the world,” he said. “It’s never lost on me how powerful it can be to bring something joyful to the community and the people around you.”
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Feb. 1, 2026.
Alex Nino Gheciu, The Canadian Press
