Music’s biggest night, the 67th Grammy Awards, is over, and it was historic. Shocking wins, unexpected snubs and record-breaking moments kept the audience on the edge of their seats. From Kendrick Lamar picking up several awards to Beyoncรฉ finally winning Album of the Year, here are the highlights from the night.
Beyonceฬ Wins Her First Album of the Year
Beyonceฬโs ‘Cowboy Carter‘ took home the biggest prize of the nightโAlbum of the Year. Despite being the most decorated Grammy winner in history, this marks her first win in this category. The album, which blends country, pop and R&B, triumphed over strong contenders like ‘The Tortured Poets Department‘ by Taylor Swift and ‘Brat‘ by Charli XCX. Fans celebrated the long-overdue recognition, while some Swifties felt their favourite was snubbed.
Kendrick Lamar Dominates with โNot Like Usโ
Kendrick Lamar had a massive night, securing both Record of the Year and Song of the Year for ‘Not Like Us.‘ The rap anthem beat out ‘Texas Hold โEm’ by Beyonceฬ and ‘Fortnight‘ by Taylor Swift featuring Post Malone. He also won Best Rap Performance and Best Rap Song, making it clear that 2025 was his year.
Chappell Roan and Sabrina Carpenter: The Breakout Stars of the Night
Chappell Roan accepted the coveted Best New Artist award, thus gaining recognition as one of the most thrilling new voices in music. Her song ‘Good Luck, Babe!‘ won Song of the Year, and is just another testament that her career is here to stay!
Sabrina Carpenter had a night to remember; she took home the Best Pop Vocal Album award for ‘Short n’ Sweet‘ and Best Pop Solo Performance for ‘Espresso.‘ Competing against titans such as Billie Eilish and Ariana Grande, she has certainly established herself as a pop star.
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Surprise Wins and Shocking Snubs
Taylor Swift Leaves Empty-Handed: Despite multiple nominations, Swift did not secure a win. This was surprising given her past Grammy success. Fans expected ‘Fortnight‘ or ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ to take home at least one award.
Doechii Wins Best Rap Album: ‘Alligator Bites Never Heal‘ by Doechii beat out big names like Eminem and J. Cole. This win was a game-changer for female rap.
Rolling Stones Still Got It: Their album ‘Hackney Diamonds‘ won Best Rock Album, proving that rock legends can still dominate.
Sabrina Carpenterโs โEspressoโ Triumphs over Billie Eilish and Charli XCX
Goodbye, Billie Eilish’s ‘Birds of a Feather‘ and Charli XCX’s ‘Apple.’ Hello, Sabrina Carpenter’s ‘Espresso‘ for the win! This dynamic, viral bop sure left its competitors in the dust, and Sabrina’s career may not ever be the same again. Eilish and Charli were definitely in for a fight with their respective groundbreaking live performances, but Espresso was unbeatable in dominating the charts and claiming the win as its own!
The 67th Grammys delivered unforgettable moments, big wins and surprising losses. Kendrick Lamar and Beyonceฬ stole the show, while Chappell Roan and Sabrina Carpenter emerged as rising stars. The night proved once again that the music industry is ever-evolving and anything can happen on Grammy night.
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