Taylor Swift was the shining star at this year’s Grammy Awards, making history as the first artist to clinch the Album of the Year prize four times. Surpassing the three-time record held by legends like Stevie Wonder, Paul Simon, and Frank Sinatra, Swift received the coveted award from the iconic Celine Dion, who made a surprise appearance amidst health concerns. Adding to the excitement, Swift announced a surprise new album during the event.
Notably, Miley Cyrus and Billie Eilish secured other top honors at the Sunday ceremony. The Grammys in Los Angeles showcased a remarkable dominance of women in the music industry, with R&B sensations SZA and Victoria Monét, along with the all-female indie supergroup Boygenius, collecting multiple awards. The event also featured rare and poignant performances from music icons Tracy Chapman and Joni Mitchell.
While Killer Mike emerged as the top male winner, securing three rap trophies, his success was somewhat overshadowed by an apparent backstage altercation, resulting in his booking on a misdemeanor charge. Despite the incident, the Grammy Awards celebrated the outstanding achievements of talented artists across various genres, solidifying Taylor Swift’s exceptional feat in the history of the prestigious event.
In a night filled with musical brilliance, the Grammy Awards celebrated some outstanding achievements in the industry. Here are the top winners:
- Album of the Year: Taylor Swift for “Midnights”
- Record of the Year: Miley Cyrus for “Flowers”
- Song of the Year: Billie Eilish for “What Was I Made For?”
- Best New Artist: Victoria Monét
It’s worth noting that “Song of the Year” differs from “Record of the Year” in its focus. The former recognizes songwriters and their compositional prowess, while the latter delves into the technical aspects of the recording process, considering production, engineering, and performance. The Grammy Awards showcased a diverse range of talent, with each winner leaving an indelible mark on the music industry.
Celine Dion and Taylor Swift’s Joint Festivities
In a heartfelt moment at the Grammy Awards, Celine Dion, who returned almost a year after health challenges forced her to cancel live shows, presented the coveted Best Album trophy. Expressing genuine joy, Dion shared, “When I say that I’m happy to be here, I really mean it from my heart.”
The atmosphere was electric as Dion revealed Taylor Swift as the winner of Best Album, marking Swift’s historic fourth win in this category. Swift, no stranger to accolades, expressed her gratitude, acknowledging the significance of the moment. She confessed, “I would love to tell you that this is the best moment in my life,” but emphasized that every aspect of her musical journey, from finishing a song to preparing for a show, brings her immense happiness.
For Swift, the award is a testament to the dedication she pours into her work. She shared, “All I want to do is keep being able to do this. I love it so much. It makes me so happy. It makes me unbelievably blown away that it makes some people happy who voted for this award too.”
This achievement adds to Swift’s impressive track record, having previously clinched the Album of the Year title in 2010 for “Fearless,” in 2016 for “1989,” and in 2021 for “Folklore.” The Grammy Awards became a poignant celebration of resilience, talent, and the profound impact of music on both artists and their audiences.
Billie Eilish and Barbie’s Big Win Sparks a Night of Celebration
Despite winning Best Pop Vocal Album for “Midnights” on Sunday, Taylor Swift still eludes the Song or Record of the Year honors. This time, Billie Eilish’s contribution to the Barbie film soundtrack, “What Was I Made For?,” trumped Swift’s “Anti-Hero” for the Song of the Year title. The category included stiff competition from SZA, Miley Cyrus, and Olivia Rodrigo.
Accepting the award alongside her brother and co-writer Finneas, Eilish expressed her disbelief, stating, “Everybody in this category – that was a crazy list of incredible people, incredible artists, incredible music. I feel crazy right now.”
Eilish’s winning track not only secured the Song of the Year accolade but also took home the Best Song Written for Visual Media award. Additionally, the Barbie album, masterfully crafted by producer Mark Ronson, clinched the Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media award. The Grammy Awards showcased the diversity and excellence in the music industry, with each winner contributing their unique artistry to the musical landscape.
Kylie’s Comeback Steals the Spotlight
Before the Grammy Awards ceremony, Boygenius celebrated multiple wins for their debut album, “The Record,” seamlessly blending 1970s California rock harmonies with heartfelt lyrics about love and friendship.
In another triumph, Kylie Minogue secured her second-ever Grammy, clinching the Best Pop Dance Recording for the viral hit “Padam Padam” – a remarkable achievement two decades after her initial win.
South African sensation Tyla made history by snagging the inaugural Best African Performance award. At just 22 years old and after securing the fourth spot in the BBC’s Sound of 2024, Tyla claimed victory with her viral sensation “Water,” sparking a TikTok dance craze last summer. The Grammy Awards pre-ceremony set the stage for diverse talents and groundbreaking moments, showcasing the dynamic and global nature of the music industry.
Grammy Awards 2024 Winners Recap:
Album of the Year
- Jon Batiste – World Music Radio
- boygenius – The Record
- Miley Cyrus – Endless Summer Vacation
- Lana Del Rey – Did You Know That There’s a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd
- Janelle Monáe – The Age of Pleasure
- Olivia Rodrigo – Guts
- Taylor Swift – Midnights – Winner
- SZA – SOS
Record of the Year
- Jon Batiste – Worship
- boygenius – Not Strong Enough
- Miley Cyrus – Flowers – Winner
- Billie Eilish – What Was I Made For? from Barbie: The Album
- Victoria Monét – On My Mama
- Olivia Rodrigo – Vampire
- Taylor Swift – Anti-Hero
- SZA – Kill Bill
Best New Artist
- Gracie Abrams
- Fred again..
- Ice Spice
- Jelly Roll
- Coco Jones
- Noah Kahan
- Victoria Monét – Winner
- The War and Treaty
Song of the Year
- Lana Del Rey – A&W
- Taylor Swift – Anti-Hero
- Jon Batiste – Butterfly
- Dua Lipa – Dance the Night from Barbie
- Miley Cyrus – Flowers
- SZA – Kill Bill
- Olivia Rodrigo – Vampire
- Billie Eilish – What Was I Made For? from Barbie – Winner
Best Pop Vocal Album
- Kelly Clarkson – Chemistry
- Miley Cyrus – Endless Summer Vacation
- Olivia Rodrigo – Guts
- Ed Sheeran – “-” (Subtract)
- Taylor Swift – Midnights – Winner
Best R&B Song
- Halle – Angel
- Robert Glasper featuring SiR and Alex Isley – Back to Love
- Coco Jones – ICU
- Victoria Monét – On My Mama
- SZA – Snooze – Winner
Best Country Album
- Kelsea Ballerini – Rolling Up the Welcome Mat
- Brothers Osborne – Brothers Osborne
- Zach Bryan – Zach Bryan
- Tyler Childers – Rustin’ in the Rain
- Lainey Wilson – Bell Bottom Country – Winner
Best Música Urbana Album
- Rauw Alejandro – Saturno
- Karol G – Mañana Será Bonito – Winner
- Tainy – Data
Best Pop Solo Performance
- Miley Cyrus – Flowers – Winner
- Doja Cat – Paint the Town Red
- Billie Eilish – What Was I Made For? from Barbie
- Olivia Rodrigo – Vampire
- Taylor Swift – Anti-Hero
Best Progressive R&B Album
- 6lack – Since I Have a Lover
- Diddy – The Love Album: Off the Grid
- Terrace Martin and James Fauntleroy – Nova
- Janelle Monáe – The Age of Pleasure
- SZA – SOS – Winner
Best R&B Performance
- Chris Brown – Summer Too Hot
- Robert Glasper featuring SiR and Alex Isley – Back to Love
- Coco Jones – ICU – Winner
- Victoria Monét – How Does It Make You Feel
- SZA – Kill Bill
Best Folk Album
- Dom Flemons – Traveling Wildfire
- The Milk Carton Kids – I Only See the Moon
- Joni Mitchell – Joni Mitchell at Newport (Live) – Winner
- Nickel Creek – Celebrants
- Old Crow Medicine Show – Jubilee
- Paul Simon – Seven Psalms
- Rufus Wainwright – Folkocracy
Producer of the Year, Non-Classical
- Jack Antonoff – Winner
- Dernst “D’Mile” Emile II
- Hit-Boy
- Metro Boomin
- Daniel Nigro
Songwriter of the Year, Non-Classical
- Edgar Barrera
- Jessie Jo Dillon
- Shane McAnally
- Theron Thomas – Winner
- Justin Tranter
Best Pop Duo/Group Performance
- Miley Cyrus featuring Brandi Carlile – Thousand Miles
- Lana Del Rey featuring Jon Batiste – Candy Necklace
- Labrinth featuring Billie Eilish – Never Felt So Alone
- Taylor Swift featuring Ice Spice – Karma
- SZA featuring Phoebe Bridgers – Ghost in the Machine – Winner
Best Dance/Electronic Recording
- Aphex Twin – Blackbox Life Recorder 21f
- James Blake – Loading
- Disclosure – Higher Than Ever Before
- Romy and Fred again.. – Strong
- Skrillex, Fred again.. and Flowdan – Rumble – Winner
Best Pop Dance Recording
- David Guetta, Anne-Marie and Coi Leray – Baby Don’t Hurt Me
- Calvin Harris featuring Ellie Goulding – Miracle
- Kylie Minogue – Padam Padam – Winner
- Bebe Rexha and David Guetta – One in a Million
- Troye Sivan – Rush
Best Dance/Electronic Music Album
- James Blake – Playing Robots into Heaven
- The Chemical Brothers – For That Beautiful Feeling
- Fred again.. – Actual Life 3 (January 1 – September 9 2022) – Winner
- Kx5 – Kx5
- Skrillex – Quest for Fire
Best Traditional R&B Performance
- Babyface featuring Coco Jones – Simple
- Kenyon Dixon – Lucky
- Victoria Monét featuring Earth, Wind & Fire and Hazel Monét – Hollywood
- PJ Morton featuring Susan Carol – Good Morning – Winner
- SZA – Love Language
Best R&B Album
- Babyface – Girls Night Out
- Coco Jones – What I Didn’t Tell You (Deluxe)
- Emily King – Special Occasion
- Victoria Monét – Jaguar II – Winner
- Summer Walker – Clear 2: Soft Life EP
Best Rap Performance
- Baby Keem featuring Kendrick Lamar – The Hillbillies
- Black Thought – Love Letter
- Drake & 21 Savage – Rich Flex
- Killer Mike featuring André 3000, Future and Eryn Allen Kane – Scientists & Engineers – Winner
- Coi Leray – Players
Best Melodic Rap Performance
- Burna Boy featuring 21 Savage – Sittin’ on Top of the World
- Doja Cat – Attention
- Drake and 21 Savage – Spin Bout U
- Lil Durk featuring J Cole – All My Life – Winner
- SZA – Low
Best Rap Song
- Doja Cat – Attention
- Nicki Minaj and Ice Spice featuring Aqua – Barbie World from Barbie: The Album
- Lil Uzi Vert – Just Wanna Rock
- Drake and 21 Savage – Rich Flex
- Killer Mike featuring André 3000, Future and Eryn Allen Kane – Scientists & Engineers – Winner
Best Rap Album
- Drake and 21 Savage – Her Loss
- Killer Mike – Michael – Winner
- Metro Boomin – Heroes & Villains
- Nas – King’s Disease III
- Travis Scott – Utopia
Best Country Solo Performance
- Tyler Childers – In Your Love
- Brandy Clark – Buried
- Luke Combs – Fast Car
- Dolly Parton – The Last Thing on My Mind
- Chris Stapleton – White Horse – Winner
Best Country Song
- Brandy Clark – Buried
- Zach Bryan featuring Kacey Musgraves – I Remember Everything
- Tyler Childers – In Your Love
- Morgan Wallen – Last Night
- Chris Stapleton – White Horse – Winner
Best Song Written for Visual Media
- Barbie World from Barbie the Album, Naija Gaston, Ephrem Louis Lopez Jr. and Onika Maraj, songwriters (Nicki Minaj and Ice Spice featuring Aqua)
- Dance the Night from “Barbie the Album, Caroline Ailin, Dua Lipa, Mark Ronson and Andrew Wyatt, songwriters (Dua Lipa)
- I’m Just Ken from Barbie the Album, Mark Ronson and Andrew Wyatt, songwriters (Ryan Gosling)
- Lift Me Up from Black Panther: Wakanda Forever — Music From and Inspired By, Ryan Coogler, Ludwig Göransson, Robyn Fenty and Temilade Openiyi, songwriters (Rihanna)
Song of the Year
- “What Was I Made For?” from Barbie the Album, Billie Eilish O’Connell and Finneas O’Connell, songwriters (Billie Eilish) — Winner
Best Comedy Album
- Trevor Noah – “I Wish You Would”
- Wanda Sykes – “I’m an Entertainer”
- Chris Rock – “Selective Outrage”
- Sarah Silverman – “Someone You Love”
- Dave Chappelle – “What’s in a Name?” — Winner
Best Global Music Album
- Susana Baca – “Epifanías”
- Bokanté – “History”
- Burna Boy – “I Told Them…”
- Davido – “Timeless”
- Shakti – “This Moment” — Winner
Best African Music Performance
- Asake and Olamide – “Amapiano”
- Burna Boy – “City Boys”
- Davido featuring Musa Keys – “Unavailable”
- Ayra Starr – “Rush”
- Tyla – “Water” — Winner
Best Musical Theater Album
- “Kimberly Akimbo”
- “Parade”
- “Shucked”
- “Some Like It Hot” — Winner
- “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street”
Best Alternative Music Album
- Arctic Monkeys – “The Car”
- boygenius – “The Record” — Winner
- Lana Del Rey – “Did You Know That There’s a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd”
- Gorillaz – “Cracker Island”
- PJ Harvey – “I Inside the Old Year Dying”
Best Alternative Music Performance
- Alvvays – “Belinda Says”
- Arctic Monkeys – “Body Paint”
- boygenius – “Cool About It”
- Lana Del Rey – “A&W”
- Paramore – “This Is Why” — Winner
Best Rock Album
- Foo Fighters – “But Here We Are”
- Greta Van Fleet – “Starcatcher”
- Metallica – “72 Seasons”
- Paramore – “This Is Why” — Winner
- Queens of the Stone Age – “In Times New Roman…”
Best Rock Song
- The Rolling Stones – “Angry”
- Olivia Rodrigo – “Ballad of a Homeschooled Girl”
- Queens of the Stone Age – “Emotion Sickness”
- boygenius – “Not Strong Enough” — Winner
- Foo Fighters – “Rescued”
Best Metal Performance
- Disturbed – “Bad Man”
- Ghost – “Phantom of the Opera”
- Metallica – “72 Seasons” — Winner
- Slipknot – “Hive Mind”
- Spiritbox – “Jaded”
Best Rock Performance
- Arctic Monkeys – “Sculptures of Anything Goes”
- Black Pumas – “More Than a Love Song”
- boygenius – “Not Strong Enough” — Winner
- Foo Fighters – “Rescued”
- Metallica – “Lux Æterna”
Best Country Duo/Group Performance
- Dierks Bentley featuring Billy Strings – “High Note”
- Brothers Osborne – “Nobody’s Nobody”
- Zach Bryan featuring Kacey Musgraves – “I Remember Everything” — Winner
- Vince Gill and Paul Franklin – “Kissing Your Picture (Is So Cold)”
- Jelly Roll with Lainey Wilson – “Save Me”
- Carly Pearce featuring Chris Stapleton – “We Don’t Fight Anymore”