The prestigious Grammy Awards returned to Crypto.com Arena in Downtown, Los Angeles, captivating audiences worldwide through live broadcasts on CBS Television and streaming on Paramount+. The beloved comedian and former host of “The Daily Show,” Trevor Noah, graced the stage as the master of ceremonies for the fourth consecutive year, infusing the event with his trademark wit and charm.
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Taylor Swift won the race by winning the highly coveted Album of the Year title for her exceptional work “Midnights“, marking her fourth win in this prestigious category and setting a new record. In addition, Swift bagged the Best Pop Vocal Album award, further solidifying her dominance in the music industry. To the delight of her fans, Swift surprised everyone by revealing plans for her next album, “The Tortured Poets Department,” scheduled for release on April 19, generating waves of excitement among the audience.
SZA, leading the nominations with an impressive nine nods, including Album of the Year, Record of the Year, and Song of the Year, showcased her remarkable talent and artistry. Despite, accumulating 15 Grammy nominations throughout her career, SZA had only secured one win before Sunday’s event. This was for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance in 2022 for “Kiss Me More.” However, she swiftly added more accolades to her name this year, including Best R&B Song early in the program, highlighting her versatility and skill.
Here’s a glimpse of the Grammy Awards winners and nominees at the 2024 Grammys:
Best Pop Solo Performance
Miley Cyrus, “Flowers” — Winner
Doja Cat, “Paint the Town Red”
Billie Eilish, “What Was I Made For?”
Taylor Swift, “Anti-Hero”
Olivia Rodrigo, “Vampire”
Best Música Urbana Album
Karol G, “Mañana Será Bonito” — Winner
Rauw Alejandro, “Saturno”
Tainy, “Data”
Best Country Album
Lainey Wilson, “Bell Bottom Country” — Winner
Kelsea Ballerini, “Rolling Up the Welcome Mat”
Brothers Osborne, “Brothers Osborne”
Zach Bryan, “Zach Bryan”
Tyler Childers, “Rustin’ in the Rain”
Best R&B Song
SZA, “Snooze” — Winner
Victoria Monét, “On My Mama”
Coco Jones, “ICU”
Robert Glasper Featuring SiR & Alex Isley, “Back to Love”
Halle, “Angel”
Best Pop Vocal Album
Taylor Swift, “Midnights” — Winner
Kelly Clarkson, “Chemistry”
Miley Cyrus, “Endless Summer Vacation”
Olivia Rodrigo, “GUTS”
Ed Sheeran, “- (Subtract)”
Song of the Year
“What Was I Made For?” (from the motion picture “Barbie”) – Billie Eilish O’Connell & Finneas O’Connell, songwriters (Billie Eilish) — Winner
“A&W” – Jack Antonoff, Lana Del Rey & Sam Dew, songwriters (Lana Del Rey)
“Anti-Hero” – Jack Antonoff & Taylor Swift, songwriters (Taylor Swift)
“Butterfly” – Jon Batiste & Dan Wilson, songwriters (Jon Batiste)
“Dance the Night” (from “Barbie The Album”) – Caroline Ailin, Dua Lipa, Mark Ronson & Andrew Wyatt, songwriters (Dua Lipa)
“Flowers” – Miley Cyrus, Gregory Aldae Hein & Michael Pollack, songwriters (Miley Cyrus)
“Kill Bill” – Rob Bisel, Carter Lang & Solána Rowe, songwriters (SZA)
“Vampire” – Daniel Nigro & Olivia Rodrigo, songwriters (Oliva Rodrigo)
Best New Artist
Victoria Monét — Winner
Gracie Abrams
Fred again..
Ice Spice
Jelly Roll
Coco Jones
Noah Kahan
The War and Treaty
Record of the Year
“Flowers” – Miley Cyrus — Winner
“Worship” – Jon Batiste
“Not Strong Enough” – boygenius
“What Was I Made For?” [from the motion picture “Barbie”] – Billie Eilish
“On My Mama” – Victoria Monét
“Vampire” – Olivia Rodrigo
“Anti-Hero” – Taylor Swift
“Kill Bill” – SZA
Album of the Year
“Midnights,” Taylor Swift — Winner
“World Music Radio,” Jon Batiste
“The Record,” boygenius
“Endless Summer Vacation,” Miley Cyrus
“Did You Know That There’s a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd,” Lana Del Rey
“The Age of Pleasure,” Janelle Monáe
“GUTS,” Olivia Rodrigo
“SOS,” SZA
Furthermore, before the official start of the ceremony, several other prestigious awards were bestowed upon deserving recipients. Notably, Kylie Minogue claimed victory in the newly established category of Best Pop Dance Recording for her captivating track “Padam Padam.” The Beatles made a comeback to the Grammy stage by clinching the esteemed Best Music Video award for their iconic work “I’m Only Sleeping,” marking their first Grammy win since 1997.
In a historic moment, Tyla achieved a significant milestone by securing the inaugural Grammy for Best African Music Performance with her captivating song “Water,” showcasing the richness and diversity of African music.
SZA celebrated her second career victory in the category of Best Pop Duo/Group Performance for the mesmerizing track “Ghost in the Machine,” sharing the honour with Phoebe Bridgers, who also emerged victorious in the category of Best Alternative Music Album with her band Boygenius, highlighting their exceptional talent and creativity.
Killer Mike emerged as a formidable force by clinching victories in all three categories he was nominated for Best Rap Song, Best Rap Performance, and Best Rap Album, showcasing his undeniable talent and influence in the rap genre. However, his presence at the ceremony took an unexpected turn when he was later seen being escorted out by police officers, adding a surprising twist to the evening’s events.
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The legendary folk music icon Joni Mitchell, aged 80, added another accolade to her illustrious career by securing her 10th Grammy for Best Folk Album with the captivating “Live at Newport.” In a deeply moving moment, Mitchell delivered a swirling performance of her timeless classic “Both Sides, Now,” marking her debut performance at the Grammy Awards since her recovery from a brain aneurysm in 2015. Her presence and performance added a touch of grace and elegance to the evening’s proceedings, leaving a lasting impression on all who were fortunate enough to witness it.
