The stage was set, the stars were aligned, and music enthusiasts around the world eagerly awaited the unveiling of the 2024 GRAMMY Awards winners. On Sunday, Feb. 4, the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles hosted the 66th GRAMMY Awards, a spectacular event that celebrated musical excellence. Broadcasting live on the CBS Television Network and streaming on Paramount+, the night was filled with surprises, memorable performances, and, most importantly, the recognition of outstanding talent. Among the highlights were the debut of three new GRAMMY categories, bringing fresh excitement to the prestigious awards ceremony.
Winners and Record-Breakers
Phoebe Bridgers emerged as one of the stars of the night, clinching four trophies, three of which were shared with her band, boygenius. SZA, boygenius, Killer Mike, Victoria Monét, and songs from the “Barbie” soundtrack also made a significant impact, each securing three wins. Notable mentions went to Billie Eilish, Miley Cyrus, and Taylor Swift, each earning two awards. Taylor Swift, however, etched her name in history by becoming the first artist to claim four Album of the Year prize. Swift’s triumph also extended to Best Pop Vocal Album, and she surprised the audience with news of her upcoming release, “The Tortured Poets Department,” scheduled for April 19.
Billie Eilish’s contribution to the “Barbie” soundtrack, “What Was I Made For?,” not only secured Song of the Year but also won Best Song Written for Visual Media, hinting at a potential Academy Award for Best Original Song. Miley Cyrus, celebrated for her hit “Flowers,” marked her first-ever Grammy win with the Best Pop Solo Performance award, later adding another Grammy to her collection for Record of the Year. Moving forward into other notable achievements including Tyla’s victory in the newly introduced category of Best African Music Performance, adding a global flavor to the awards. Coco Jones’ triumphant moment with the Best R&B Performance award for “ICU” showcased the diversity of talent recognized by the Recording Academy.
The acceptance of new categories, such as Best Alternative Jazz Album secured by Meshell Ndegeocello and Best Pop Dance Recording won by Kylie Minogue, demonstrated the Grammys’ commitment to staying current and acknowledging the ever-expanding spectrum of musical expression.
Genre Excellence
The diversity of musical genres was highlighted through winners like Karol G, who claimed the Best Música Urbana Album for “MAÑANA SERÁ BONITO,” and SZA, honored with the Best R&B Song for “Snooze.” The Premiere Ceremony saw SZA also winning the Grammy for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance for “Ghost In The Machine,” alongside Phoebe Bridgers, and securing the award for Best Progressive R&B Album for “SOS.”
Unforgettable Performances
The 2024 GRAMMY Awards stage came alive with electrifying performances from a stellar lineup, including iconic artists like Billy Joel, Miley Cyrus, U2, Burna Boy, Luke Combs, Billie Eilish, Dua Lipa, Olivia Rodrigo, Joni Mitchell, and Travis Scott. Each artist brought their unique flair, contributing to a night of musical brilliance.
Jay-Z, the recipient of the Dr. Dre Global Impact Award, used his acceptance speech to critique the Recording Academy, adding a thought-provoking layer to the evening. The ceremony also introduced new categories, acknowledging emerging styles and talents. Tyla secured the first-ever win for Best African Music Performance with the viral hit “Water,” while Coco Jones celebrated her inaugural Grammy for Best R&B Performance with “ICU.” Other notable wins included Meshell Ndegeocello for Best Alternative Jazz Album and Kylie Minogue for Best Pop Dance Recording.
Full list of winners for the 2024 Grammy awards
Album of the Year
Midnights- Taylor Swift (WINNER)
World Music Radio – Jon Batiste
the record- boygenius
Endless Summer Vacation- Miley Cyrus
Did You Know That There’s A Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd- Lana Del Rey
The Age Of Pleasure- Janelle Monáe
GUTS-Olivia Rodrigo
SOS- SZA
Record of the year
Miley Cyrus – Flowers – WINNER
Jon Batiste – Worship
Boygenius – Not Strong Enough
Billie Eilish – What Was I Made For? from Barbie: The Album
Victoria Monét – On My Mama
Olivia Rodrigo – Vampire
Taylor Swift – Anti-Hero
SZA – Kill Bill
Best new artist
Victoria Monét – WINNER
Gracie Abrams
Fred again..
Ice Spice
Jelly Roll
Coco Jones
Noah Kahan
The War and Treaty
Song of the year
Billie Eilish – What Was I Made For? from Barbie – WINNER
Lana Del Rey – A&W
Taylor Swift – Anti-Hero
Jon Batiste – Butterfly
Dua Lipa – Dance the Night from Barbie
Miley Cyrus – Flowers
SZA – Kill Bill
Olivia Rodrigo – Vampire
Best pop vocal album
Taylor Swift – Midnights – WINNER
Kelly Clarkson – Chemistry
Miley Cyrus – Endless Summer Vacation
Olivia Rodrigo – Guts
Ed Sheeran – “-” (Subtract)
Best R&B song
SZA – Snooze – WINNER
Halle – Angel
Robert Glasper featuring SiR and Alex Isley – Back to Love
Coco Jones – ICU
Victoria Monét – On My Mama
Best country album
Lainey Wilson – Bell Bottom Country – WINNER
Kelsea Ballerini – Rolling Up the Welcome
Mat Brothers Osborne – Brothers Osborne
Zach Bryan – Zach Bryan
Tyler Childers – Rustin’ in the Rain
Best música urbana album
Karol G – Mañana Será Bonito – WINNER
Rauw Alejandro – Saturno
Tainy – Data
Best pop solo performance
Miley Cyrus – Flowers – WINNER
Doja Cat – Paint the Town Red
Billie Eilish – What Was I Made For? from Barbie
Olivia Rodrigo – Vampire
Taylor Swift – Anti-Hero
Best progressive R&B album
SZA – SOS – WINNER
6lack – Since I Have a Lover
Diddy – The Love Album: Off the Grid Terrace Martin and James
Fauntleroy – Nova
Janelle Monáe – The Age of Pleasure
Best R&B performance
Coco Jones – ICU – WINNER
Chris Brown – Summer Too Hot
Robert Glasper featuring SiR and Alex Isley – Back to Love
Victoria Monét – How Does It Make You Feel
SZA – Kill Bill
Best folk album
Joni Mitchell – Joni Mitchell at Newport (Live) – WINNER
Dom Flemons – Traveling Wildfire
The Milk Carton Kids – I Only See the Moon
Nickel Creek – Celebrants
Old Crow Medicine Show – Jubilee
Paul Simon – Seven
PsalmsRufus Wainwright – Folkocracy
Producer of the year, non-classical
Jack Antonoff – WINNER
Dernst “D’Mile” Emile II
Hit-Boy
Metro Boomin
Daniel Nigro
Songwriter of the year, non-classical
Theron Thomas – WINNER
Edgar Barrera
Jessie Jo Dillon
Shane McAnally
Justin Tranter
Best pop duo/group performance
SZA featuring Phoebe Bridgers – Ghost in the Machine – WINNER
Miley Cyrus featuring Brandi Carlile – Thousand Miles
Lana Del Rey featuring Jon Batiste – Candy Necklace
Labrinth featuring Billie Eilish – Never Felt So Alone
Taylor Swift featuring Ice Spice – Karma
Best dance/electronic recording
Skrillex, Fred again.. and Flowdan – Rumble – WINNER
Aphex Twin – Blackbox Life Recorder 21f
James Blake – Loading
Disclosure – Higher Than Ever Before
Romy and Fred again.. – Strong
Best pop dance recording
Kylie Minogue – Padam Padam – WINNER
David Guetta, Anne-Marie and Coi Leray – Baby Don’t Hurt Me
Calvin Harris featuring Ellie Goulding – Miracle
Bebe Rexha and David Guetta – One in a Million
Troye Sivan – Rush
Best dance/electronic music album
Fred again.. – Actual Life 3 (January 1 – September 9 2022) – WINNER
James Blake – Playing Robots into HeavenT
he Chemical Brothers – For That Beautiful Feeling
Kx5 – Kx5
Skrillex – Quest for Fire
Best traditional R&B performance
PJ Morton featuring Susan Carol – Good Morning – WINNER
Babyface featuring Coco Jones – Simple
Kenyon Dixon – Lucky
Victoria Monét featuring Earth, Wind & Fire and Hazel Monét – Hollywood
SZA – Love Language
Best R&B album
Victoria Monét – Jaguar II – WINNER
Babyface – Girls Night Out
Coco Jones – What I Didn’t Tell You (Deluxe)
Emily King – Special Occasion
Summer Walker – Clear 2: Soft Life EP
Best rap performance
Killer Mike featuring André 3000, Future and Eryn Allen Kane – Scientists & Engineers – WINNER
Baby Keem featuring Kendrick Lamar – The Hillbillies
Black Thought – Love Letter
Drake & 21 Savage – Rich Flex
Coi Leray – Players
Best melodic rap performance
Lil Durk featuring J Cole – All My Life – WINNER
Burna Boy featuring 21 Savage – Sittin’ on Top of the World
Doja Cat – Attention
Drake and 21 Savage – Spin Bout U
SZA – Low
Best rap song
Killer Mike featuring André 3000, Future and Eryn Allen Kane – Scientists & Engineers – WINNER
Doja Cat – Attention
Nicki Minaj and Ice Spice featuring Aqua – Barbie World from Barbie: The Album
Lil Uzi Vert – Just Wanna Rock
Drake and 21 Savage – Rich Flex
Best rap album
Killer Mike – Michael – WINNER
Drake and 21 Savage – Her Loss
Metro Boomin – Heroes & Villains
Nas – King’s Disease III
Travis Scott – Utopia
Best country solo performance
Chris Stapleton – White Horse – WINNER
Tyler Childers – In Your Love
Brandy Clark – Buried
Luke Combs – Fast Car
Dolly Parton – The Last Thing on My Mind
Best country song
Chris Stapleton – White Horse – WINNER
Brandy Clark – Buried
Zach Bryan featuring Kacey Musgraves – I Remember Everything
Tyler Childers – In Your Love
Morgan Wallen – Last Night
Best song written for visual media
What Was I Made For? from Barbie the Album, Billie Eilish O’Connell and Finneas O’Connell, songwriters (Billie Eilish) — WINNER
Barbie World from Barbie the Album, Naija Gaston, Ephrem Louis Lopez Jr. and Onika Maraj, songwriters (Nicki Minaj and Ice Spice featuring Aqua)
Dance the Night from “Barbie the Album, Caroline Ailin, Dua Lipa, Mark Ronson and Andrew Wyatt, songwriters (Dua Lipa)
I’m Just Ken from Barbie the Album, Mark Ronson and Andrew Wyatt, songwriters (Ryan Gosling)
Lift Me Up from Black Panther: Wakanda Forever — Music From and Inspired By, Ryan Coogler, Ludwig Göransson, Robyn Fenty and Temilade Openiyi, songwriters (Rihanna)
Best comedy album
Dave Chappelle – What’s in a Name? – WINNER
Trevor Noah – I Wish You Would Wanda
Sykes – I’m an Entertainer
Chris Rock – Selective Outrage
Sarah Silverman – Someone You Love
Best global music album
Shakti – This Moment – WINNER
Susana Baca – Epifanías
Bokanté – History
Burna Boy – I Told Them…
Davido – Timeless
Best African music performance
Tyla – Water – WINNER
Asake and Olamide – Amapiano
Burna Boy – City Boys
Davido featuring Musa Keys – Unavailable
Ayra Starr – Rush
Best musical theater album
Some Like It Hot – WINNER
Kimberly Akimbo
Parade
Shucked
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
Best alternative music album
Boygenius – The Record – WINNER
Arctic Monkeys – The Car
Lana Del Rey – Did You Know That There’s a Tunnel Under
Ocean Blvd Gorillaz – Cracker Island
PJ Harvey – I Inside the Old Year Dying
Best alternative music performance
Paramore – This Is Why – WINNER
Alvvays – Belinda Says
Arctic Monkeys – Body Paint
boygenius – Cool About It
Lana Del Rey – A&W
Best rock album
Paramore – This Is Why – WINNER
Foo Fighters – But Here We Are
Greta Van Fleet – Starcatcher
Metallica – 72 Seasons
Best rock song
Boygenius – Not Strong Enough – WINNER
The Rolling Stones – Angry
Olivia Rodrigo – Ballad of a Homeschooled Girl
Queens of the Stone Age – Emotion Sickness
Foo Fighters – Rescued
Best metal performance
Metallica – 72 Seasons – WINNER
Disturbed – Bad Man
Ghost – Phantom of the Opera
Slipknot – Hive Mind
Spiritbox – Jaded
Best rock performance
Boygenius – Not Strong Enough – WINNER
Arctic Monkeys – Sculptures of Anything Goes
Black Pumas – More Than a Love Song
Foo Fighters – Rescued
Metallica – Lux Æterna
Best country duo/group performance
Zach Bryan featuring Kacey Musgraves – I Remember Everything – WINNER
Dierks Bentley featuring Billy Strings – High Note
Brothers Osborne – Nobody’s Nobody
Vince Gill and Paul Franklin – Kissing Your Picture (Is So Cold)
Jelly Roll with Lainey Wilson – Save Me
Carly Pearce featuring Chris Stapleton – We Don’t Fight Anymore
The 2024 GRAMMY Awards was a celebration of diversity, talent, and groundbreaking achievements in the music industry. From historic wins to soul-stirring performances, the night left an indelible mark on the world of music. As the industry continues to evolve, these awards serve as a testament to the unwavering creativity and dedication of artists across genres. The 66th annual GRAMMY Awards will be remembered not only for the accolades but for the magic created on stage, bringing people together through the universal language of music.