The 66th Grammy Awards, hosted by Trevor Noah in Los Angeles, will be etched in history primarily for Taylor Swift’s monumental achievement and the overwhelming presence of female artists. With her “Midnights” album, Swift shattered records by clinching the Album of the Year, becoming the most awarded artist in this category. Embracing her award, Swift shared her heartfelt sentiment, underscoring her profound joy in music creation and performance over accolades.
The night was significantly marked by female artists sweeping significant categories. Miley Cyrus triumphed with “Flowers” as the Record of the Year, while Billie Eilish’s “What Was I Made For?”—featured in the “Barbie” movie—secured the Song of the Year. Memorable moments included emotional performances like Tracy Chapman and Luke Combs’ rendition of “Fast Car” and Cyrus’s poignant embrace with her idol, Mariah Carey.
Karol G’s reception of her first Anglo Grammy from fellow Colombian Maluma and SZA, the evening’s most-nominated artist, winning Best R&B Song—a category previously adorned by legends like Beyoncé and Whitney Houston—highlighted the night’s celebration of diversity and talent. Killer Mike dominated the rap categories, and The Beatles received accolades for Best Music Video with “I’m Only Sleeping.”
Highlight Winners of the 2024 Grammy Awards:
– Album of the Year: “Midnights” – Taylor Swift
– Record of the Year: “Flowers” – Miley Cyrus
– Song of the Year: “What Was I Made For?” – Billie Eilish
– Best Pop Vocal Album: “Midnights” – Taylor Swift
– Best Solo Pop Performance:”Flowers” – Miley Cyrus
– Best New Artist: Victoria Monet
– Best Pop Duo/Group Performance: “Ghost in the Machine” – SZA Ft. Phoebe Bridgers
– Best Urban Music Album: “Mañana será bonito” – Karol G
– Best R&B Song: “Snooze” – SZA
– Best Rap Album: “Michael” – Killer Mike
The ceremony was not just a showcase of stellar performances by legends like Stevie Wonder and Joni Mitchell and contemporary stars like Cyrus and Travis Scott but also a testament to the evolving music industry landscape, increasingly shaped by powerful female voices. The 2024 Grammys, thus, celebrated not only the exceptional achievements of artists but also the significant impact and evolution of female artists in shaping the music industry.
