Beyoncé finally won the price of the “album of the Year” on Sunday evening at the 67th Grammy Awards, while Kendrick Lamar won in two important main categories of the Grammys.
“Many, many years have passed,” said Beyoncé with a slight laugh when she accepted the price that was previously denied to her in her glamorous career for “Cowboy Carter”. She thanked her numerous contributors and dedicated the Linda Martell award, the pioneering black country artist who can be heard on the album. “I hope we continue to progress and open doors,” she added.
While “Album of the Year” Beyoncés was the most important victory of the evening, she also wrote history. She was previously awarded the first black artist with the award for the “Best Country Album” and also won in the “Best Country duo/Group Performance” category for “II MOST WANTED” with Miley Cyrus.
Meanwhile, Lamar’s unmistakable drake-diss “Not Like Us” won a total of five awards: “Best rap performance”, “Best rap song”, “Best Musikvideo” as well as-particularly remarkable-“Song of the Year” and “Acceptance of the Year” . These were Lamar’s first victories in the most important Grammy categories, which triggered a memorable moment when the entire Crypto.com arena in the choir called the line: “Tryna Strike a Chord and It’s Probably A Minorrrrrrr.”
“We dedicate this price of the city,” said Lamar in his acceptance speech for the “recording of the year” and paid tribute to the tribute affected by the forest fires in his hometown Los Angeles.
Grammy newcomers leave the last impression
While Beyoncé and Lamar take the big prizes, several grammy-Newlings accents. Sabrina Carpenter won three prizes, including “Best Pop Singing Salbum” for “Short N ‘Sweet” and “Best Pop solo performance” for “espresso”. Doechii became the third woman in history, who received the award for the “best rap album” for “Alligator Bites Never Heal”.
“I know that somewhere a black girl watches – many black women – and I would like to tell you: You can do it,” said Doechii in her speech. “Everything is possible. Do not allow someone to limit you with stereotypes, tell you that you don’t listen to that you are too dark, not smart enough, too dramatic or too loud. You are exactly the way you have to be to be where you are – and I’m the proof of it. “
Chappell Roan uses your speech for a wake -up call to the music industry
However, Chappell Roan, who won the coveted award as the “best new artist”, had the wildest appearance of the evening. While award ceremonies are often a stage for self -adherence, Roan used her moment to remind the music industry of its responsibility.
She reminded of the challenges that she had to face after the separation of her first record label and asked the “labels who earn millions with artists”, to treat them like employees – with fair wages, health care and other protective measures. She ended her speech with the haunting words: “Labels, we keep our back free. But do you also have ours? “
We were talked about with thunderous applause and even left hosts Trevor Noah speechless, who then passed out to a segment over the destruction by the LA forest fires.
Forest fires as the central theme of the Grammys
As expected, the forest fires played a major role in this year’s Grammys. The show collected donations for aid measures and emphasized individuals and local companies that are affected by the disaster.
Several special appearances were dedicated to the topic, including the opening show with a slightly modified version of Randy Newman’s “I Love La”, presented by Dawes with guest appearances by John Legend, Brad Paisley, Sheryl Crow, Brittany Howard and St. Vincent. Later, Billie Eilish and Finneas honored their hometown with “Birds of a Feather”, while Bruno Mars and Lady Gaga did not play their nominated hit “The With A Smile”, but instead “California Dreamin ‘” by the Mamas and The Papas.
Further highlights of the evening
One of the outstanding moments of the evening included Sabrina Carpenter’s jazzy interpretation of “Please Please please” and “Espresso” as well as Chappell Roans. Shakira returned to the Grammy stage for the first time after 18 years and delighted “Ojos Así” and “Shakira: BZRP Music Sessions, Vol. 53” with belly dance. Charli XCX, who had previously won her first three Grammys, closed the show with a performance of “Von Dutch” in the basement of the Crypto.com Arena before appearing on the main stage with “Guess”.
A large medley of the “Best New Artist” nominated was led by Doechii, Shaboozey and Raye, with additional insoles from Benson Boone. The music legend Quincy Jones received a moving honor, which included a moonwalking Janelle Monáe, Cynthia Erivo with “Fly Me To The Moon” and Stevie Wonder with “Bluesette”. The evening ended with a new edition of “We Are The World”, accompanied by Herbie Hancock on the piano.
Grammys 2025: surprising comebacks and first winners
One of the biggest surprises of the evening was the appearance of The Weeknd – four years after he announced that he was about to boycott the Grammys after his successful album “After Hours” and the single “Blinding Lights” had passed in 2021. After an introduction to Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr., who appealed to the conflict, The Weeknd played two songs from his new album “Hurry Up Tomorrow”.
Country favorite Sierra Ferrell had a secret triumph by winning all four of her nominations and thus dominating the Americana categories: “Best Americana album” for “Trail of Flowers”, “Best Americana Performance” and “Best Roots song “For” American Dreaming “and” Best American Roots Performance “for” Lighthouse “.
St. Vincent won three awards in the rock and alternative categories-including “Best Alternative Music Performance” for “Flea” and “Best Alternative Album” for “All Born Screaming”. The eternal rivals of the British invasion, the Beatles and the Rolling Stones, shared the rock prices: The Beatles won “Best Rock Performance” for “now and then”, while the Stones with “Hackney Diamonds” “Best Rock-Album “Cleared.
Sza, Residente, Shakira, Chris Stapleton and Kacey Musgraves also expanded their Grammy collections. Tems won her second Grammy-her first as a solo artist-in the category “Best African Music Performance” with “Love Me Jeje”. In a surprise there was a tie in the “Best Progressive R&B album” category between Avery*Sunshines “So Glad to Know You” and “Why Lawd?” By Nxworries (Anderson .paak & Knxwledge).
Among the many first winners were Rapsody (“Best Melodic Rap performance” for “3: Am”), Carin León (“Beste Música Mexicana-Album” for “Boca Chueca, Vol. 1”), Billy Strings (“Best Bluegrass- Album ”) and the metal band Gojira.
But the most remarkable first winner was Sheila E., who finally won her first Grammy for “Best Global Music Performance” with “Bemba Colorá” 40 years after her first Grammy nomination.