Daring style, iconic performances and gilded gramophones can imply just one factor: The Grammy Awards are again.
Music’s largest evening combines the star energy of Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, Kendrick Lamar and Billie Eilish with anticipated performances from Chappell Roan, Sabrina Carpenter, Doechii and Shakira. Doechii (greatest rap album), Carpenter (greatest pop vocal album) and Beyoncé (greatest nation album) received early awards amongst 10 to be handed out throughout CBS’ primetime broadcast.
The Recording Academy is handing out trophies in additional than 90 classes Sunday, however all eyes are watching to see if Beyoncé, the most-winning artist in Grammys historical past, will win her first album of the 12 months for “Cowboy Carter.” The evening’s most prestigious award is at all times a nail-biter, however this 12 months’s competitors guarantees additional drama with Swift, who holds the AOTY report with 4; breakthrough artists Carpenter, Roan and Charli XCX; and industry-evolving musicians Eilish, André 3000 and Jacob Collier within the combine.
And that’s only one class out of 94.
With a lot packed right into a single awards present, comply with together with USA TODAY’s Leisure staff as we carry you the perfect of the 67th annual Grammys.
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Taylor Swift broadcasts Beyoncé’s huge nation win
If any artist is aware of about bending and breaking genres, it’s Swift, who began off in nation and finally turned an all-around pop music sensation.
On the Grammys, she introduced the winner for greatest nation album: Beyoncé’s “Cowboy Carter”!
Beyoncé appeared shocked on the announcement, along with her eyes broad as she stood. “Wow, I actually was not anticipating this,” she stated from the stage. “I feel generally ‘style’ is a code phrase to maintain us in our place as artists, and I simply wish to encourage individuals to do what they’re enthusiastic about and to remain constant.”
It was a candy second to observe the 2 largest stars in music onstage collectively and, dare we are saying, “holding area” for one another. Right here’s to extra grace and genre-breaking for everybody in 2025.
Sabrina Carpenter beats Taylor Swift for greatest pop vocal album
Is the period of Swift sweeping each Grammys class formally over? Has the coven of the Recording Academy declared a brand new supreme?
Carpenter took dwelling the trophy for greatest pop vocal album, beating {industry} veterans Ariana Grande, newcomer Chappell Roan and, arguably the largest artist on the planet proper now, Ms. Swift, whom Carpenter opened for on the record-breaking Eras tour.
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Swift appeared overjoyed at Carpenter’s win, leaping up from her seat and cheering like a proud mother. And talking of mothers, although Carpenter was visibly flustered, she nonetheless remembered to shout hers out in her acceptance speech: “I wish to thank my mother for driving me to each voice lesson.”
Doechii turns into third girl to win greatest rap album
We’re just one class in, and historical past has already been made at this 12 months’s Grammys.
Doechii turned the third girl ever to win greatest rap album, taking dwelling the trophy for her mixtape “Alligator Bites By no means Heal.” She gave an emotional speech that additionally shouted out Lauryn Hill and Cardi B, the 2 previous ladies winners who got here earlier than her. Carbi B introduced the class.
Doechii ended her speech with a direct message to Black ladies watching: “You are able to do it. Something is feasible. … Don’t enable anyone to undertaking any stereotypes on you.” Gayle King clearly resonated, showing to ought to “preach” from her seat within the viewers.
Grammys kick off with touching LA tribute after wildfire catastrophe
The Grammys had a somber begin and for good purpose – as host Trevor Noah famous, the awards present comes on the heels of main wildfires that ravaged Los Angles, one of many worst pure disasters within the nation’s historical past. Dawes, a band that Noah says misplaced their childhood dwelling and devices within the fires, carried out Randy Newman’s “I like L.A.,” with revised lyrics referencing the fires. The star-studded backing band included John Legend, Brad Paisley, Sheryl Crow, Brittany Howard and St. Vincent. Swift appeared to vibe with it, bobbing her head from her seat within the background. It was a extra subdued intro than most Grammys watchers are in all probability used to, but it surely was mandatory. The wildfires had been an elephant within the room that wanted addressing, lest the awards present come off tone deaf, which is the very last thing followers need tonight. Earlier than the primary break, the present additionally gave some advert time to a neighborhood LA enterprise, Orla Floral Studio.
Kanye West’s spouse Bianca Censori shocks on crimson carpet with see-through clothes
Ah, the Grammys. Music’s largest evening. The epitome of sophistication, grace, magnificence and – oh my, what’s Kanye West’s spouse doing?
That was mainly our response when West – er, excuse me, “Ye,” – walked onto the Grammys crimson carpet together with his spouse Bianca Censori. As if their mere presence wasn’t sufficient of a shock, in movies circulating on social media, Censori dropped her black coat in entrance of photographers to pose in… actually nothing. Yep, she was in some type of tight, see-through ensemble that mainly uncovered, nicely, every part. I can solely think about the irate conversations occurring amongst Recording Academy producers proper now.
If the surprising second bodes something for the primary present tonight, we higher buckle up for no matter the remainder of the night may maintain.
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The Beatles are nonetheless successful Grammys in 2025
The Beatles cannot cease, will not be stopped. The 2023 “new” tune from probably the most well-liked bands of all time, “Now and Then,” managed a win for greatest rock efficiency. The late John Lennon’s son Sean occurred to be within the crowd (he received for an additional class), and was past excited to simply accept for his dad’s band. “Play The Beatles to your youngsters,” he implored the viewers. He would not have a lot to fret about: youngsters love the Beatles, “yeah yeah yeah.” Just a few classes later the Beatles’ contemporaries, The Rolling Stones, received greatest rock album for “Hackney Diamonds.” A very good day for traditional rock.
Jimmy Carter wins posthumous Grammy for audiobook narration
President Jimmy Carter, who died December 29, received a Grammy award for his audiobook “Final Sundays In Plains: A Centennial Celebration.” His grandson Jason accepted the award: “I consider it means a lot at this second in our nation and in our historical past,” he stated, thanking the world for the outpouring of assist his household has acquired for the reason that former president died at age 100. It is Carter’s fourth Grammy win.
Kendrick Lamar and ‘Not Like Us’ win three Grammys every week earlier than Tremendous Bowl halftime efficiency
Is Drake following alongside at dwelling? As a result of what stands out as the subsequent entry within the long-running feud between rappers Drake and Kendrick Lamar occurred on the Grammys’ early awards when Lamar’s “Not Like Us” received greatest rap efficiency, greatest rap tune and greatest music video. The 2 artists have traded allegations and insults in diss tracks, a part of a really public escalation in hostility between two high-profile hip hop artists that culminated with Lamar’s “Not Like Us” changing into successful final Could and a federal lawsuit in regards to the tune filed this month by Drake. The tune consists of Lamar calling Drake a “licensed pedophile” and the accompanying paintings for the monitor contained an aerial view of Drake’s mansion exterior of Toronto, with crimson intercourse offender symbols positioned on the house. Extra escalation might comply with at Tremendous Bowl LIX on Feb. 9 when Lamar performs, presumably together with “Not Like Us” on his set record, in entrance of tens of thousands and thousands watching the halftime efficiency.
Beyoncé and ‘Cowboy Carter’ nab a rustic Grammy
That’s Grammy-award successful nation artist Beyoncé to you! The mega celebrity received her first Grammy of the evening for greatest nation duo/group efficiency with Miley Cyrus for his or her duet “II MOST WANTED.” However Bey misplaced out on greatest nation solo efficiency to Chris Stapleton and greatest nation tune to Kacey Musgraves. Musgraves was the uncommon A-lister to indicate as much as the pre-show to simply accept her trophy in individual. “There’s a lot darkness on the planet proper now, and it feels so good to have the ability to struggle that darkness by tune,” she stated.
Charli XCX will get first ever Grammys by going ‘BRAT’
‘BRAT’ summer time could also be over, however that does not imply Charli XCX is slowing down. The electronica artist and lime-green style influencer received her first Grammy for greatest pop dance recording for her tune “Von Dutch,” after which received her second Grammy quickly after for greatest dance/digital music album for her viral 2025 album ‘BRAT.’ The album additionally received later within the ceremony for greatest recording package deal. Very cool, very brat.
Sabrina Carpenter wins first Grammy of the evening with ‘Espresso’
An indication of issues to return? Sabrina Carpenter received the primary Grammy award of 2025 for greatest pop solo efficiency for her smash summer time anthem “Espresso,” however the “Brief N’ Candy” performer wasn’t there to seize her trophy. She additionally received greatest remixed recording alongside Mark Ronson and FNZ for “Espresso (Mark Ronson x FNZ Working Late Remix).” We’ll see her later on the televised ceremony, and possibly with a couple of extra wins? She can be nominated for the massive 4 classes: tune of the 12 months, report of the 12 months, album of the 12 months and greatest new artist.
DEI could also be out with Trump, but it surely’s very a lot in on the Grammys
“That is going to get political, however I promise you I’ll carry you nothing however pleasure,” stated Grammy nominee Justin Tranter, a songwriter nominated for tune of the 12 months for his work on Chappell Roan’s “Good Luck, Babe!” The musician, who has penned tunes for Britney Spears and Ariana Grande amongst many others, helped kick off the ceremony with opening remarks that straight referred to President Trump’s insurance policies and govt orders which have affected individuals of coloration and members of the LGTBTQ neighborhood. His point out of Recording Academy’s “variety fairness and inclusion staff” (which supplied ASL interpreters for the ceremony) received a giant spherical of applause from the viewers. His passionate speech got here after Tammy Harm, chair of the Recording Academy’s board of trustees, equally celebrated Grammy variety, calling out her personal queer id to nice applause.
Early Grammy Awards kick off with touching tribute to LA amid wildfire disaster
A bevy of proficient Grammy nominees together with Wayne Brady (right here for his nominated musical theater album, “The Wiz”), sang a heartfelt association of Simon & Garfunkel’s “Bridge Over Troubled Water” whereas photos of the devastated metropolis of Los Angeles flashed on the display behind them. The highly effective efficiency additionally included Angélique Kidjo (nominated for world music efficiency), Scott Hoying (nominated for association, instrumental or basic), Deborah Cox (nominated for musical theater album), Taj Mahal (nominated for American roots efficiency and blues album) and Yolanda Adams (nominated for gospel efficiency/tune). Getting the also-talented viewers concerned, there was lots to bounce about even earlier than a single award had been given out.
Contributing: Mark Giannotto, Anika Reed, KiMi Robinson, Jay Stahl
