The 67th Annual Grammy Awards took place on February 2, 2025, at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, celebrating the year’s biggest achievements in music. From industry icons to rising stars, the night was filled with unforgettable moments and well-deserved wins across various genres.
Big Winners of the Night
Beyoncé made history once again, taking home Album of the Year for Cowboy Carter, which also earned her Best Country Album—a groundbreaking moment for the genre. Kendrick Lamar dominated the Rap category, winning Record of the Year and Song of the Year for Not Like Us, in addition to Best Rap Performance.
Newcomer Chappell Roan was recognized as Best New Artist, solidifying her as one to watch. Meanwhile, Sabrina Carpenter had a standout night in Pop, winning Best Pop Vocal Album (Short ‘n Sweet) and Best Pop Solo Performance (Espresso).
Genre Highlights
- Dance/Electronic: Charli XCX’s 360 was named Best Dance/Electronic Album, while Justice & Tame Impala’s Die With a Smile won Best Dance/Electronic Recording.
- Rock & Alternative: Foo Fighters took home Best Rock Album for Medicine at Midnight, while Arctic Monkeys’ Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino earned them Best Alternative Music Performance.
- R&B & Hip-Hop: H.E.R. won Best R&B Performance with Damage, and Chris Brown’s 11:11 was awarded Best R&B Album. Doechii’s Swamp Princess took Best Rap Album, while Drake’s Melody Lane won Best Melodic Rap Performance.
- Latin: Shakira’s Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran was crowned Best Latin Pop Album, and Bad Bunny’s El Último Tour del Mundo won Best Latin Rock/Alternative Album.
- Jazz & Classical: Legendary pianist Chick Corea was honored posthumously with Best Jazz Instrumental Album (Remembrance), while Gustavo Dudamel led a powerful performance that earned him Best Orchestral Performance for Mahler: Symphony No. 8.
Special Recognitions
- Comedy & Spoken Word: Dave Chappelle took home Best Comedy Album for The Closer, and Don Cheadle won Best Spoken Word Album for Carry On: Reflections for a New Generation.
- Music for Visual Media: Billie Eilish’s No Time to Die won Best Song Written for Visual Media, and Hans Zimmer’s Dune soundtrack was named Best Score Soundtrack.
- Music Video & Film: Lil Nas X’s visually stunning Montero (Call Me By Your Name) won Best Music Video, while Questlove’s Summer of Soul took Best Music Film.
Behind the Scenes
Producer Jack Antonoff was recognized as Producer of the Year (Non-Classical), and Olivia Rodrigo’s Sour was named Best Engineered Album (Non-Classical). Meanwhile, in the classical category, Judith Sherman took home Producer of the Year (Classical).
The night was a testament to the incredible talent shaping the music industry today, blending innovation, tradition, and cultural impact. Whether it was Beyoncé redefining country music, Kendrick Lamar reaffirming his dominance in hip-hop, or fresh faces like Chappell Roan making their mark, the 67th Grammys were a celebration of artistry in its purest form.
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