Grammy Awards 2024: Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar, and Chappell Roan Dominate Major Categories

Grammy Awards 2024: Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar, and Chappell Roan Dominate Major Categories

By Marcus Bennett

February 4, 2025 at 10:49 PM

The 67th Annual Grammy Awards concluded at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, with a special focus on wildfire relief efforts. Trevor Noah hosted the ceremony for the fifth consecutive year, despite challenging circumstances due to recent LA wildfires.

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" – Charli XCX

Rock Field:

  • Best Rock Performance: "Now and Then" – 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" – Beyoncé and Miley Cyrus

Notable Developments:

  • The Beatles won Best Rock Performance but have never won Record of the Year
  • Significant snubs included Taylor Swift and Billie Eilish, who received no awards
  • The event raised $24 million for wildfire relief
  • Many pre- and post-Grammy parties were canceled due to the LA wildfires

Woman in sparkly dress at Grammys

Woman in sparkly dress at Grammys

The ceremony saw a 9% decrease in viewership compared to the previous year, though it maintained its significance as music's biggest night while supporting crucial wildfire relief efforts.

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