The 2024 Grammy Awards dazzled audiences last night on February 4, delivering electrifying performances and memorable moments. With an impressive lineup of performers and presenters, music's biggest night lived up to its hype, celebrating the best in musical excellence.
Billie Eilish's track What Was I Made For? earned the prestigious Grammy Award for Song of the Year. In her heartfelt acceptance speech, she expressed gratitude to director Greta Gerwig for her work on the film Barbie, featuring Margot Robbie, where the song is featured.
Moreover, Taylor Swift emerged triumphant at the 2024 Grammy Awards, securing the Album of the Year accolade for her album Midnights, marking her fourth win in this category throughout her illustrious career, a record achievement. Additionally, Swift clinched the award for Best Pop Vocal Album. Surprising the audience during her acceptance speech, Swift announced the release date of her upcoming album, The Tortured Poets Department, set to drop on April 19th.
India Shines At Grammy Awards
Indian musicians Shankar Mahadevan and Zakir Hussain's fusion band Shakti clinched the Grammy Award for Best Global Music Album for their latest release, This Moment.
The Grammy win also recognised percussionist Zakir Hussain and flautist Rakesh Chaurasia for their outstanding contributions to the Best Global Music Performance category. Noteworthy is their acclaimed track Pashto, featuring collaborations with American artists Bela Fleck and Edgar Meyer. Notable nominees in the category included Falu's Abundance in Millets, featuring Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and Shadow Forces by Arooj Aftab and Vijay Iyer.
Overall, the 2024 Grammy Awards were a night to remember, showcasing the incredible talent and diversity of the music industry. Here's a glimpse of some of the winners from the prestigious evening:
2024 Grammy Awards Winners
Best pop solo performance
Miley Cyrus, Flowers
Best música urbana album
Karol G, Mañana Será Bonito
Best country album
Lainey Wilson, Bell Bottom Country
Best R&B song
SZA, Snooze
Best pop vocal album
Taylor Swift, Midnights
Song of the year
What Was I Made For? (from the motion picture Barbie) – Billie Eilish O'Connell & Finneas O'Connell, songwriters (Billie Eilish)
Best new artist
Victoria Monét
Record of the year
Flowers, Miley Cyrus
Album of the year
Midnights, Taylor Swift
Taking place at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, the event showcased a diverse range of talent, from emerging stars like Olivia Rodrigo to iconic figures like Joni Mitchell, who made a triumphant return to the Grammy stage. Highlights included captivating performances from Miley Cyrus, SZA, and Luke Combs collaborating with Tracy Chapman for a rendition of Fast Car.
Presenters added to the glamour of the evening, with Christina Aguilera, Maluma, and Meryl Streep among those gracing the stage to present awards to deserving artists. The event also featured a premiere ceremony streamed live on Grammy.com and the Recording Academy's YouTube channel, setting the stage for the main event broadcast on CBS.
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