Grammys 2024: Taylor Swift makes history with Album of the Year win, Celine Dion brings crowd to its feet and the list of the night’s winners
Taylor Swift accepts the Grammy for Album of the Year. (Valerie Macon/AFP via Getty Images)
The 66th annual Grammy Awards took place at Crypto.com Arena in downtown Los Angeles on Sunday, where women reigned supreme on music’s biggest night.
Taylor Swift made history, taking home Album of the Year for Midnights, her fourth win in the category. Miley Cyrus brought down the house with her performance of “Flowers,” two hours before winning Record of the Year. Victoria Monét was crowned Best New Artist while Billie Eilish and Finneas’s “What Was I Made For,” from the Barbie soundtrack, won Song of the Year.
This year’s Grammy Awards brought out several private artists for memorable moments onstage. Tracy Chapman made a rare appearance with Luke Combs to perform “Fast Car.” At age 80, Joni Mitchell performed for the first time at the Grammys with an emotional rendition of “Both Sides Now.” Plus, Celine Dion’s surprise appearance as she battles stiff-person syndrome brought the starry crowd to its feet.
Our live coverage has ended. See below for a full recap of the night’s winners and key moments.
Billy Joel performs his first new song in 17 years
Piano man Billy Joel performed “Turn the Lights Back On,” his first new song in 17 years. To close out the show, he returned to perform “You May Be Right.”
Billy Joel performs at the Grammys. (VALERIE MACON/AFP via Getty Images)
Taylor Swift wins Album of the Year for a record-breaking fourth time
Taylor Swift is the first artist in history to win Album of the Year four times, breaking her tie with Frank Sinatra, Paul Simon and Stevie Wonder. She announced a new album during her acceptance speech earlier in the telecast.
Taylor Swift with her Grammy for Album of the Year. (VALERIE MACON/AFP via Getty Images)
Celine Dion makes a surprise appearance to present the Album of the Year award
Celine Dion appeared as a surprise presenter for the final award of the night.
In 2022, Dion was diagnosed with stiff person syndrome, a rare neurological disorder that causes muscle stiffness and spasms. A documentary about her experience with the condition is currently in the works.
“When I say that I’m happy to be here, I really mean it from my heart,” Dion said to thunderous applause. Diana Ross and Sting presented her with the Album of the Year award 27 years ago.
Celine Dion onstage at the Grammys. (Christopher Polk/Billboard via Getty Images)
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Album of the Year
World Music Radio, Jon Batiste
The Record, boygenius
Endless Summer Vacation, Miley Cyrus
Did You Know That There’s a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd, Lana Del Rey
The Age of Pleasure, Janelle Monáe
Guts, Olivia Rodrigo
Midnights, Taylor Swift
SOS, SZA
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Record of the Year
“Worship,” Jon Batiste
“Not Strong Enough,” boygenius
“Flowers,” Miley Cyrus
“What Was I Made For?” from Barbie, Billie Eilish
“On My Mama,” Victoria Monét
“Vampire,” Olivia Rodrigo
“Anti-Hero,” Taylor Swift
“Kill Bill,” SZA
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Victoria Monét’s inspirational speech was 15 years in the making
Victoria Monet accepts the Best New Artist award. (Valerie Macon / AFP via Getty Images)
The “On My Mama” singer’s nominations this year were her first as a recording artist as she made the transition from hit songwriter to Best New Artist winner.
“My roots have been growing underneath ground, unseen for so long and I feel like today I’m sprouting, finally above ground,” Monét said.
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Best New Artist
Gracie Abrams
Fred again..
Ice Spice
Jelly Roll
Coco Jones
Noah Kahan
Victoria Monét
Joni Mitchell charms with a performance of one of her hits
The iconic singer, who just turned 80 years old, performed “Both Sides Now” to raucous applause. Brandi Carlile introduced her as the “matriarch of imagination” and “my hero and yours.” Host Trevor Noah then handed Mitchell the Grammy Award for Best Folk Album.
Joni Mitchell makes her performing debut at the Grammys. (Valerie Macon / AFP) (Photo by VALERIE MACON/AFP via Getty Images)
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Billie Eilish “shocked” by big win
Billie Eilish and Finneas O’Connell accept the Song of the Year award for “What Was I Made For?” from Lionel Ritchie. (Valerie Macon / AFP via Getty Images)
The singer thought there was “not a chance” she and Finneas would beat out artists like Taylor Swift, Miley Cyrus and SZA in the Song of the Year category.
“That was a crazy list of incredible people, incredible artists, incredible music,” Eilish said onstage. “I feel crazy right now… I’m shocked out of my balls.” The Grammy winner thanked Barbie director Greta Gerwig “for making the best movie of the year.”
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Song of the Year
“A&W,” Jack Antonoff, Lana Del Rey and Sam Dew, songwriters (Lana Del Rey)
“Anti-Hero,” Jack Antonoff and Taylor Swift, songwriters (Taylor Swift)
“Butterfly,” Jon Batiste and Dan Wilson, songwriters (Jon Batiste)
“Dance the Night” (From “Barbie: The Album”) Caroline Ailin, Dua Lipa, Mark Ronson and Andrew Wyatt, songwriters (Dua Lipa)
“Flowers,” Miley Cyrus, Gregory Aldae Hein and Michael Pollack, songwriters (Miley Cyrus)
“Kill Bill,” Rob Bisel, Carter Lang and Solána Rowe, songwriters (SZA)
“Vampire,” Daniel Nigro and Olivia Rodrigo, songwriters (Olivia Rodrigo)
“What Was I Made For?” from “Barbie,” Billie Eilish O’Connell and Finneas O’Connell, songwriters (Billie Eilish)
Jay-Z wins the Global Impact Award
Jay-Z received the Dr. Dre Global Impact Award. His wife, Beyoncé, congratulated him before he took the stage with their daughter Blue Ivy.
In his speech, he affirmed his passion for the Recording Academy, but urged them to “get it right” when selecting winners. “I don’t want to embarrass this young lady, but she has more Grammys than anyone but never won Album of the Year,” he said about Beyoncé.
Jay-Z accepts the Dr. Dre Global Impact Award alongside his daughter Blue Ivy. (VALERIE MACON/AFP via Getty Images)
‘In Memoriam’ segment brings audience members to their feet
The “In Memoriam” segment of this year’s Grammys celebrated life with tribute performances that began slowly and soulfully, then had viewers singing and dancing along.Stevie Wonder honored Tony Bennett with a profound performance of “For Once in My Life” and “The Best Is Yet to Come.”
Stevie Wonder pays tribute to Tony Bennett at the Grammys. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Then Annie Lennox memorialized Sinéad O’Connor with a heartfelt rendition of “Nothing Compares 2 U.”
Scottish singer-songwriter Annie Lennox performs during the “In Memoriam” segment. (Valerie Macon / AFP) (Photo by VALERIE MACON/AFP via Getty Images)
Jon Batiste paid tribute to the influence of music executive Clarence Avant with an upbeat production of “Ain’t No Sunshine,” “Lean on Me” and “Optimistic.”
Jon Batiste. (Photo by Christopher Polk/Billboard via Getty Images)
The grand finale was a tribute to Tina Turner. Powerhouse Fantasia Barrino delivered a high-energy performance, dancing through the audience and inviting other artists like Dua Lipa to dance along.
Fantasia Barrino performs a tribute to Tina Turner at the Grammys. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Taylor Swift delivers on her promise
Here’s the album cover for the pop star’s forthcoming release, The Tortured Poets Department.
Taylor Swift announces new album while accepting her 13th Grammy Award
Though many fans were expecting the pop star to announce a rerecording of one of her previous albums, Taylor Swift instead revealed that she has a brand new album in the works. It’s set to be released on April 19.
“It’s called The Tortured Poets Department,” she said during her acceptance speech for Best Pop Vocal Album. “I’m going to go and post the cover right now backstage.”
Taylor Swift accepting the award for Best Pop Vocal Album. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
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Best Pop Vocal Album
Chemistry, Kelly Clarkson
Endless Summer Vacation, Miley Cyrus
Guts, Olivia Rodrigo
– (Subtract), Ed Sheeran
Midnights, Taylor Swift
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Olivia Rodrigo performs “Vampire” — and has Taylor Swift singing along
Olivia Rodrigo performs “Vampire” at the Grammys. (Amy Sussman/Getty Images)
No bad blood here. Despite speculation the two may have some sort of beef, Swift was on her feet as Rodrigo belted out her Grammy-nominated song.
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Best R&B Song
“Angel,” Halle Bailey, Theron Feemster and Coleridge Tillman, songwriters (Halle)
“Back to Love,” Darryl Andrew Farris, Robert Glasper and Alexandra Isley, songwriters (Robert Glasper Featuring SiR and Alex Isley)
“ICU,” Darhyl Camper Jr., Courtney Jones, Raymond Komba and Roy Keisha Rockette, songwriters (Coco Jones)
”On My Mama,” Dernst Emile II, Jeff Gitelman, Victoria Monét, Kyla Moscovich, Jamil Pierre and Charles Williams, songwriters (Victoria Monét)
“Snooze,” Kenny B. Edmonds, Blair Ferguson, Khris Riddick-Tynes, Solána Rowe and Leon Thomas, songwriters (SZA)
Miley Cyrus delivers a high-energy performance of “Flowers”
Moments after securing her first Grammy, the singer urged the audience to sing along with her for an enthusiastic performance of her chart-topper.
Miley Cyrus performs “Flowers” after winning her first Grammy. (Amy Sussman/Getty Images)
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Best Country Album
“Rolling Up the Welcome Mat,” Kelsea Ballerini
“Brothers Osborne,” Brothers Osborne
“Zach Bryan,” Zach Bryan
“Rustin’ in the Rain,” Tyler Childers
“Bell Bottom Country,” Lainey Wilson
SZA lights up the stage with fire and swordplay
SZA, who leads the Grammys with nine nominations, performed “Snooze” and “Kill Bill.”
SZA performs at the 66th annual Grammy Awards .(Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
