T he 67th Grammy Awards, held on Sunday at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, was a celebration of musical excellence across a wide range of genres. With Trevor Noah once again at the helm as host, the ceremony marked a night of outstanding performances, history-making wins, and a few surprise moments. Here’s a breakdown of the key winners in all categories:
Major Highlights:
- Beyoncé earned her first Grammy for Best Country Duo/Group Performance with her song “II Most Wanted,” featuring Miley Cyrus. She also triumphed in Best Country Album with Cowboy Carter.
- Tems became a double winner, taking home Best African Music Performance for her hit “Love Me JeJe” and Best R&B Song for “Burning.”
- Sabrina Carpenter took home Best Pop Solo Performance for her track "Espresso."
- Charli XCX bagged Best Dance/Electronic Music Album with Brat and Best Dance Pop Recording for “Von Dutch.”
- Kendrick Lamar was awarded Best Rap Performance for “Not Like Us,” showcasing his continued dominance in the genre.
Full List of Winners:
Pop Categories
- Best Pop Duo/Group Performance: Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars – "Die With a Smile"
- Best Latin Pop Album: Shakira – Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran
- Best Pop Vocal Album: Sabrina Carpenter – Short n’ Sweet
- Best Pop Solo Performance: Sabrina Carpenter – "Espresso"
Rap Categories
- Best Rap Album: Doechii – Alligator Bites Never Heal
- Best Rap Performance: Kendrick Lamar – "Not Like Us"
- Best Rap Song: Kendrick Lamar – "Not Like Us"
- Best Melodic Rap Performance: Rapsody featuring Erykah Badu – "3:AM"
R&B Categories
- Best R&B Performance: Muni Long – "Made for Me (Live on BET)"
- Best Traditional R&B Performance: Lucky Daye – "That’s You"
- Best R&B Song: SZA – "Saturn"
- Best Progressive R&B Album: AverySunshine* and NxWorries (Anderson .Paak & Knxwledge) – So Glad to Know You / Why Lawd?
Dance and Electronic Categories
- Best Dance/Electronic Music Album: Charli XCX – Brat
- Best Dance Pop Recording: Charli XCX – "Von Dutch"
- Best Dance/Electronic Recording: Justice and Tame Impala – "Neverender"
Rock Categories
- Best Rock Performance: The Beatles – "Now and Then"
- Best Rock Song: St. Vincent – "Broken Man"
- Best Rock Album: The Rolling Stones – Hackney Diamonds
Country Categories
- Best Country Album: Beyoncé – Cowboy Carter
- Best Country Solo Performance: Chris Stapleton – "It Takes a Woman"
- Best Country Duo/Group Performance: Beyoncé featuring Miley Cyrus – "II Most Wanted"
- Best Country Song: Kacey Musgraves – "The Architect"
Global and Alternative Categories
- Best Global Music Album: Matt B Featuring Royal Philharmonic Orchestra – Alkebulan II
- Best Alternative Music Album: St. Vincent – All Born Screaming
- Best Alternative Music Performance: St. Vincent – "Flea"
- Best African Music Performance: Tems – "Love Me JeJe"
Comedy & Special Categories
- Best Comedy Album: Dave Chappelle – The Dreamer
- Best Song Written for Visual Media: Jon Batiste – "It Never Went Away" from American Symphony
- Best Audiobook, Narration, and Storytelling Recording: Jimmy Carter – Last Sundays in the Plains: A Centennial Celebration
Música Mexicana and Latin Categories
- Best Música Mexicana Album: Carín León – Boca Chueca, Vol 1
- Best Música Urbana Album: Residente – Las Letras Ya No Importan
Additional Awards
- Songwriter of the Year, Non-Classical: Amy Allen
- Producer of the Year, Non-Classical: Daniel Nigro
- Best Folk Album: Gillian Welch and David Rawlings – Woodland
- Best Metal Performance: Gojira, Marina Viotti, and Victor Le Masne – "Mea Culpa (Ah! Ça Ira!)"
A Night of Milestones:
This year’s Grammy Awards not only celebrated established stars but also gave a platform to fresh talents across various genres. Beyoncé's triumph in Best Country Album for Cowboy Carter and Best Country Duo/Group Performance was a notable shift, reflecting the cross-genre appeal of the artist. Similarly, Tems' recognition as a double winner highlighted the increasing influence of African artists on the global stage.
From new faces like Chappell Roan, the winner of Best New Artist, to the timeless contributions of legends such as The Beatles, the night encapsulated the vast diversity and brilliance of music. The ceremony further extended its reach to Africa, recognizing significant contributions from artists like Tems and Burna Boy.
The ceremony also saw Billie Eilish, Ariana Grande, and Taylor Swift continue to dominate their respective categories, while Sabrina Carpenter emerged as a major winner in both pop and solo performance categories.
As the 67th Grammys concluded, it was clear that the night belonged to not just the legends, but to new talent, cross-genre experimentation, and the ever-expanding global influence of music.
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