During the 66th Grammy Awards, Taylor Swift put the finishing touch to her “Midnights” era.
With the album of that name, she achieved the historical record as the highest winner (4 wins) in the Album of the Year category at the awards, and announced her next production, “The Tortured Poets Department.”
The Grammys finally did justice to Miley Cyrus, who after almost 20 years of career received her first two statuettes: Record of the Year and Pop Solo Performance for “Flowers.”
Billy Joel conquered with his new song, “Turn the Lights Back On”, his first release in 17 years, while Billie Eilish performed “What Was I Made For?”, recognized as Song of the Year, nominated at the Oscars.
While celebrating his Global Impact award, rapper and producer Jay-Z attacked the academy.
He questioned, for example, that in its entire history they have never awarded Album of the Year to Beyoncé, his wife, despite the fact that she is the top winner of all time, with 32 gramophones.
The female dominance in the nominations was reflected in the musical acts that set the pace for the gala, which started with Dua Lipa presenting her new song, “Training Season,” while dancing in a cage, as well as in the performance of “Vampire.” by Olivia Rodrigo.
Despite the long list of categories, many of which were awarded at a pre-gala, no time was spared to honor deceased idols, including Tina Turner and Tony Bennett.
Also treated as legends were Tracy Chapman, performing her 1988 hit, “Fast Car,” and octogenarian Joni Mitchell, who performed for the first time at the awards.
Winners in the main categories of the 2024 Grammys:
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 NEW ARTIST: Victoria Monét.
NON-CLASSICAL PRODUCER OF THE YEAR: Jack Antonoff.
NON-CLASSICAL COMPOSER OF THE YEAR: Theron Thomas.
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