66th Grammy Awards: A Night to Remember, Surprises, and Musical Splendor
At Crypto.com Arena in LA, the star-studded performances dominated the 66th Grammy Awards, with Trevor Noah as the main ceremony host. The evening was an imperfect mix of celebration and a record-breaking victory besides electrifying performances. Lets dive deep into the Grammy Awards Winners List.
Taylor Swift’s Record-Breaking 13th Grammy Award
Album of the Year Glory for “Midnights”
Taylor Swift was in the limelight, with the fourth act capturing the Album of the Year award for Midnights that was a masterpiece; the act won the highest award, which was unique.
Taylor Swift acknowledged her producer and friend Jack Antonoff grateful for the opportunity to create music and perform live, along with the fact that even loving her children are one of the happiest moments in her life.
When 13 is your favorite number, and you win your 13th GRAMMY 🎶 #GRAMMYs pic.twitter.com/anNl4jU8j0
— Recording Academy / GRAMMYs (@RecordingAcad) February 5, 2024
Surprise Announcement: “The Tortured Poets Department”
Tylor Swift caught even herself by surprise when she jumped at the moment with the news of her upcoming album, The Tortured Poets Department, scheduled to drop on April 19. The surprise came as U2’s Bono announced the award for Best Pop Vocal Album, which Swift captured as well for “Midnights,”
🚨 #GRAMMYs EXCLUSIVE: @taylorswift13 just announced her new album on the show. Who's ready? pic.twitter.com/TiFnQE4PBt
— Recording Academy / GRAMMYs (@RecordingAcad) February 5, 2024
The Record of the Year Award Goes to Miley Cyrus
Record of the Year was one of the awards that would go home with the most anticipated Miley Cyrus for her powerful hit, “Flowers.” In her emotional speech, Cyrus thanked the academy for the award and requested that it not change the beauty of her life.
All the feels 🤩 at the #GRAMMYs pic.twitter.com/ScyBK2bz9i
— Recording Academy / GRAMMYs (@RecordingAcad) February 5, 2024
Victoria Monét’s Emotional Victory
Coming upon the best new artist title was Victoria Monét, who emotionally gave thanks for her single mother during her acceptance speech. Authenticity was visible in Monét’s distinction as she claimed that the award was ‘15 years in the making’.
✨ Watch @VictoriaMonet win Best New Artist at the 2024 #GRAMMYs: https://t.co/OuKk34l332 pic.twitter.com/n1gxpKaWqc
— Recording Academy / GRAMMYs (@RecordingAcad) February 5, 2024
Billie Eilish’s Barbie hit lands the song of the year.
However, Billie Eilish won the top spot to collect the Song of the Year accolade for creating the hypnotic “Barbie” song, What Was I Made For? In her acceptance speech, she thanked director Greta Gerwig for making the best movie of the year.
🎵 Celebrating @billieeilish and @finneas winning Song of the Year at this year's #GRAMMYs: https://t.co/OuKk34l332 pic.twitter.com/andhfxqH9P
— Recording Academy / GRAMMYs (@RecordingAcad) February 5, 2024
Karol G Makes History and Dazzling Performances
Karol G made Grammy history by becoming the first woman who has won the Best Música Urbana Album for the album Mañana Será Bonito. The performances left no one indifferent and the stars, such as Olivia Rodrigo, Joni Mitchell, Travis Scott, Burna Boy and many others stole the scene.
In Memoriam: A Touching Tribute
The Grammy Awards aired a touching tribute to the musical icons who passed away in the last year. Stevie Wonder’s soul-stirrings sets gave due to Tony Bennett and Annie Lennox’s interpretation of “Nothing Compares 2 U” of Sinéad O’Connor.
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Diverse Winners and New Categories Include
A flurry of awards was handed out before the super telecast ceremony, with Jay-Z taking the Dr. Dre Global Impact Award. Killer Mike stole the rap category, nabbing two major trophies for his album Michael and “Scientists & Engineers”. The show featured some interesting categories such as the Best African Music Performance.
Congrats Best Jazz Performance winner – "Tight" @samarajoy99. #GRAMMYs 🎶
WATCH NOW https://t.co/OuKk34kvdu pic.twitter.com/m7XgPOlMms
— Recording Academy / GRAMMYs (@RecordingAcad) February 4, 2024
Grammy Awards Winners List 2024
Dive into the extensive Grammy Awards winners list 2024 and nominees, capturing the essence of historic winnings and the emergence of exciting new elements.
🎵 Celebrating @billieeilish and @finneas winning Song of the Year at this year's #GRAMMYs: https://t.co/OuKk34l332 pic.twitter.com/andhfxqH9P
— Recording Academy / GRAMMYs (@RecordingAcad) February 5, 2024
2024 #GRAMMYs: @MileyCyrus wins the GRAMMY for Record of the Year for "Flowers"!https://t.co/7v4UfQ79wi
— Recording Academy / GRAMMYs (@RecordingAcad) February 5, 2024
2024 #GRAMMYs: @taylorswift13 makes history with fourth Album of the Year win!https://t.co/Nc5qsosufK
— Recording Academy / GRAMMYs (@RecordingAcad) February 5, 2024
Best New Artist 🎶 @VictoriaMonet #GRAMMYs pic.twitter.com/7HB6WwagqN
— Recording Academy / GRAMMYs (@RecordingAcad) February 5, 2024
#JayZ has made an incredible impact in the music industry, with a legacy that spans over 30 years and 24 #GRAMMYs wins. We are so proud to award him with the 2nd-ever Dr. Dre Global Impact Award. pic.twitter.com/hny7Ybc7UD
— Recording Academy / GRAMMYs (@RecordingAcad) February 5, 2024
🎵 Watch @MileyCyrus win Best Pop Solo Performance at the 2024 #GRAMMYs: https://t.co/OuKk34l332 pic.twitter.com/qa2eVZET4q
— Recording Academy / GRAMMYs (@RecordingAcad) February 5, 2024
Congrats Best Engineered Album, Classical winner – 'Contemporary American Composers' (@maestromuti & @chicagosymphony). #GRAMMYs 🎶 https://t.co/OuKk34kvdu
— Recording Academy / GRAMMYs (@RecordingAcad) February 5, 2024
Congrats Best R&B Performance winner – "ICU" @therealcocoj. #GRAMMYs 🎶 https://t.co/OuKk34kvdu
— Recording Academy / GRAMMYs (@RecordingAcad) February 4, 2024
Congrats Best Classical Compendium winner – 'Passion For Bach And Coltrane' Alex Brown, @harlemquartet, Imani Winds, Edward Perez, Neal Smith & A.B. Spellman; Silas Brown & Mark Dover, producers. #GRAMMYs 🎶
WATCH NOW https://t.co/OuKk34kvdu pic.twitter.com/JedhBuehNh
— Recording Academy / GRAMMYs (@RecordingAcad) February 4, 2024
2024 #GRAMMYs: Theron Thomas wins #GRAMMY for Songwriter of the Yearhttps://t.co/9jcBTOX7BF
— Recording Academy / GRAMMYs (@RecordingAcad) February 5, 2024
Watch The Full and Detailed 2024 Grammy Awards Winners List Here
Killer Mike Owning the Rap Market
Killer Mike, an American rapper, took the stage and proved their strength in the rap category, winning two esteemed awards to shine in Grammy Awards winner list. Michael, his sixth studio album, proved Kanye not only a lyrical genius but would give him the coveted title, Best Rap Album.
Further, his song “Scientists And Engineers” where he features Andre 3000, Future and Eryn Allen Kane won him the award for best Rap Song.
Congrats Best Rap Album winner – 'MICHAEL' @killermike. #GRAMMYs pic.twitter.com/XKS1kWtZNa
— Recording Academy / GRAMMYs (@RecordingAcad) February 4, 2024
On the Grammys stage, Killer Mike was adamant, “This one is for all the people who say you’re too old to rap…we are the keepers of hip hop alive. “You will never stop doing what you do,” he concluded, his sincerity profound, and leaving a mark that is indelible on the rap genre : “You cannot tell me that dreams do not come true.”
Boygenius’ Unbelievable Awards
There was an amazing moment in the indie music scene when Phoebe Bridgers and her fabrication Boygenius took out 4 awards the most in the Grammy awards winners list.
This group consisted of Bridgers, Julien Baker, and Lucy Dacus and won awards for Best Rock Song and Best Rock Performance for its impressive hit “Not Strong Enough.” Moreover, they brought home the award for Best Alternative Music Album for their debut album “The Record.”
And the GRAMMY for Best Rock Performance goes to –
"Not Strong Enough" @xboygeniusx. #GRAMMYs 🎶WATCH NOW https://t.co/OuKk34kvdu pic.twitter.com/hY1dG6EVtO
— Recording Academy / GRAMMYs (@RecordingAcad) February 4, 2024
Phoebe Bridgers could not help but exclaim, whilst in awe of recognition. As trio went back to stage Bridgers talked about it saying “This is just so amazing, we are screaming backstage all the time it is just a constant scream,” victory of Boygenius was an acknowledgement for their musical journey with each other.
The Sweep of Boygenius Awards by Phoebe Bridgers
Boygenius’s Phoebe Bridgers also triumphed and won a triple crown, rocking Best Rock Song, Best Rock Performance, and Best Alternative Music Album. The trio’s energy was infectious and they managed to entrance the audience a moment immortalized in the ceremony.
Good Remembrance From The Pre-Telecast Ceremony
The pre-telecast ceremony laid perfect ground for acclaimed awards, with the likes of Billie Eilish and Kylie Minogue winning some of the first accolades. On top, Billie Eilish’s What Was I Made For? from the Barbie album wins for Best Song Written for Visual Media, and Kylie Minogue Padam wins for Best Pop Dance Recording.
Unforgettable Moments
The 66th Annual Grammy Awards Winners List filled with a lot of history starting with Taylor Swift who made history by becoming the first female to win the best album of the year award for three albums.
Not only that, another history was made when Karol G made music history by becoming the first woman to be nominated for the best new artist. The night unfolded as the real celebration of musical splendor due to the artists rejoicing, shedding tears, and sharing thankfulness.
Missed the 66th #GRAMMYs? Don’t worry, you can watch it again NOW on @CBS. pic.twitter.com/j1gb5OpZoi
— Recording Academy / GRAMMYs (@RecordingAcad) February 5, 2024
Indeed, the 2024 Grammy Awards night was not short of surprises, but Killer Mike and Boygenius have lived up to the unforgettable moments that were witnessed. With their victories in their wake, the multifaceted tapestry of musical prowess is once more held up for admiration under the spotlight of the Grammys.