The 67th Grammy Awards ceremony in Los Angeles has concluded with historic wins and remarkable achievements across the music industry. In a night filled with stellar performances and emotional moments, several artists emerged as dominant forces in their respective genres.
Beyoncé claimed the prestigious Album of the Year award for “Cowboy Carter,” triumphing over strong contenders including Taylor Swift‘s “The Tortured Poets Department” and Billie Eilish‘s “Hit Me Hard and Soft.” The superstar also secured Best Country Album and Best Country Duo/Group Performance for “II Most Wanted” featuring Miley Cyrus, showcasing her versatility across genres.
Kendrick Lamar swept the rap categories, winning Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best Rap Performance for “Not Like Us.” The track beat out formidable competition including The Beatles‘ “Now And Then” and Taylor Swift’s “Fortnight” featuring Post Malone.
Rising star Chappell Roan was named Best New Artist, while Sabrina Carpenter dominated the pop category with wins for Best Pop Vocal Album (“Short n’ Sweet”) and Best Pop Solo Performance (“Espresso”). Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars’s collaboration “Die With A Smile” earned them Best Pop Duo/Group Performance.
In the dance/electronic sphere, Charli XCX emerged victorious with “Brat” winning Best Dance/Electronic Album and “Von Dutch” securing Best Dance/Pop Recording. The legendary St. Vincent claimed both Best Rock Song for “Broken Man” and Best Alternative Music Album for “All Born Screaming.”
R&B categories saw impressive wins from Muni Long for Best R&B Performance (“Made For Me”), while Chris Brown’s “11:11 (Deluxe)” won Best R&B Album. Nigerian artist Tems continued Africa’s strong presence in global music, winning Best African Music Performance for “Love Me JeJe.”
Other notable victories included:
- – Shakira: Best Latin Pop Album (“Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran”)
- – Dave Chappelle: Best Comedy Album (“The Dreamer”)
- – Hans Zimmer: Best Score Soundtrack for Visual Media (“Dune: Part Two”)
- – Samara Joy: Best Jazz Vocal Album (“A Joyful Holiday”)
The ceremony highlighted the evolving landscape of modern music while honoring traditional excellence, featuring wins from established icons like The Rolling Stones (Best Rock Album for “Hackney Diamonds”) alongside emerging talents.
—Newspot Nigeria
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