The 2024 Grammy Awards, held in Los Angeles, saw a night of celebration and recognition for some of the music industry’s biggest names. Here’s a recap of the highlights and winners from the prestigious event.
Taylor Swift Makes History
Taylor Swift emerged as a big winner, clinching the coveted Album of the Year award for “Midnights.” This win marked Swift’s fourth Album of the Year Grammy, making her the first artist to achieve this remarkable feat. Earlier in the evening, Swift also secured the Best Pop Vocal Album award.
Billie Eilish’s Triumph
Billie Eilish had a memorable night, winning the Song of the Year award for “What Was I Made For?” from the movie “Barbie.” This victory added to her earlier win for Best Song Written for Visual Media during the Premiere Ceremony.
Miley Cyrus’s First Grammy Win
Miley Cyrus celebrated her first-ever Grammy win, taking home the award for Best Pop Solo Performance for her hit song “Flowers.” She later won Record of the Year for the same track.
SZA and Karol G Shine
SZA was recognized with the Best R&B Song award for “Snooze” and also won Best Pop Duo/Group Performance for “Ghost In The Machine” with Phoebe Bridgers during the Premiere Ceremony. Karol G secured the Best Música Urbana Album award for “MAÑANA SERÁ BONITO.”
Jay-Z Calls Out the Recording Academy
Jay-Z received the Dr. Dre Global Impact Award and used his acceptance speech to criticize the Recording Academy for not honoring his wife, Beyoncé, with the Album of the Year award despite her numerous Grammy wins.
Trevor Noah Hosts the Ceremony
Comedian Trevor Noah returned as the host for the fourth consecutive year, bringing his signature wit and humor to the event. Despite the nerves of hosting such a prestigious show, Noah entertained the audience with his comedic charm.
Other Notable Winners
- Victoria Monét was named Best New Artist.
- Chris Stapleton won two awards for Best Country Song and Best Country Solo Performance.
- Killer Mike secured three wins in the rap category.
- Former First Lady Michelle Obama won her second Grammy for Best Audio Book.
Performances and Premiere Ceremony
The ceremony featured electrifying performances from Billy Joel, U2, Burna Boy, and many others. The Premiere Ceremony, hosted by Justin Tranter, showcased performances by J. Ivy, Pentatonix, Jordin Sparks, and more.
New Categories and Honors
Several new categories were introduced, recognizing diverse genres and contributions to music. Notable wins included Tyla for Best African Music Performance and Coco Jones for Best R&B Performance.
Conclusion
The 2024 Grammy Awards were a testament to the talent and diversity within the music industry. As artists were celebrated for their achievements, the event highlighted the power of music to inspire, unite, and entertain audiences worldwide.
