Grammy Awards 2024: Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar, and Chappell Roan Lead Major Wins

Grammy Awards 2024: Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar, and Chappell Roan Lead Major Wins

By Marcus Stevenson

February 4, 2025 at 10:48 PM

The 67th Annual Grammy Awards concluded at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, with several artists achieving significant victories. The event maintained a special focus on wildfire relief efforts while honoring first responders, despite the recent devastation in LA.

Grammy trophy against black backdrop

Grammy trophy against black backdrop

Major Winners:

Album of the Year: Cowboy Carter – Beyoncé Record of the Year: "Not Like Us" – Kendrick Lamar Song of the Year: "Not Like Us" – Kendrick Lamar Best New Artist: Chappell Roan

Notable Category Winners:

Pop Field:

  • Best Pop Solo Performance: "Espresso" — Sabrina Carpenter
  • Best Pop Vocal Album: Short n' Sweet — Sabrina Carpenter
  • Best Dance Pop Recording: "Von Dutch" by Charli XCX

Rock Field:

  • Best Rock Performance: "Now and Then" by The Beatles
  • Best Rock Album: Hackney Diamonds — The Rolling Stones

Alternative Field:

  • Best Alternative Music Album: All Born Screaming — St. Vincent

Country Field:

  • Best Country Album: "Cowboy Carter" – Beyoncé
  • Best Country Duo/Group Performance: "II Wanted" by Beyoncé and Miley Cyrus

Significant Developments:

  • Trevor Noah hosted for the fifth consecutive year
  • The Beatles won Best Rock Performance but still haven't won Record of the Year
  • Notable snubs included Taylor Swift and Billie Eilish, who received no awards
  • The event successfully raised funds for wildfire relief efforts

Woman in sparkly dress at Grammys

Woman in sparkly dress at Grammys

The ceremony demonstrated resilience in the face of recent challenges while celebrating musical excellence across genres, though viewership declined 9% compared to the previous year.

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