1 / 1166th Annual Grammy Awards: Women artists dominated the Grammys, with Taylor Swift making history by winning the Album of the Year for an unprecedented fourth time. Billie Eilish, another female powerhouse, won Song of the Year, expressing her joy at being ‘seen’. Here’s more information about the winners of the 66th Annual Grammy Awards: (AP Photo)
2 / 11Record-Breaking Win: Pop superstar Taylor Swift set a new record at the Grammys, winning the award for Album of the Year for the fourth time. This achievement surpasses music legends Frank Sinatra, Paul Simon, and Stevie Wonder, who each won the prestigious award three times. (AP Photo)
3 / 11Swift’s Elation: Overwhelmed by the honour, Swift shared her joy and passion for her craft. She said, “It makes me so happy. All I want to do is keep doing this.” She also excitedly announced her upcoming album, “The Tortured Poets Department,” set to release on April 19. (AP Photo)
4 / 11Women Rule: The Grammys saw women artists dominating the major awards. Swift, who is about to resume her world tour, was among the triumphant women, highlighting the increasing recognition of female talent in the music industry. (AP Photo)
5 / 11Eilish’s Recognition: Billie Eilish, another talented female artist, won the award for song of the year for her ballad “What Was I Made For?” from the “Barbie” movie soundtrack. She expressed her gratitude, saying, “I feel that this makes me feel very seen. Sometimes it feels really good to have somebody tell you ‘good job.’” (AP Photo)
6 / 11Cyrus’s Firsts: Miley Cyrus, known for her powerful voice and dynamic performances, won her first two Grammys. She also won the record of the year for her empowerment anthem “Flowers.” She expressed her hope that the award wouldn’t change her life, saying, “This award is amazing, but I really hope that it doesn’t change anything because my life was beautiful yesterday.” (AP Photo)
7 / 11New Artist Award: The award for the best new artist was won by Victoria Monet, an emerging R&B and pop singer. She expressed her gratitude towards her single mother for raising her, highlighting the role of her mother in her journey to success. (AP Photo)
8 / 11Academy’s Diversity: The Recording Academy, responsible for choosing the Grammy winners, has been working to diversify its membership. The academy has been inviting more women and people of colour to join its ranks, aiming to ensure fair representation and recognition of diverse talents. (AP Photo)
9 / 11SZA’s Journey: SZA, the most-nominated artist of the night, won three trophies. She expressed her disbelief and joy at her success, saying, “I came really, really far. I can’t believe this is happening, and it feels very fake.” (AP Photo)
10 / 11Tributes Paid: The Grammys paid heartfelt tributes to many musicians and industry executives who passed away in the last year. The tribute performances included a rendition of “Both Sides Now” by Joni Mitchell and other performances honouring Tony Bennett, Sinead O’Connor, and Clarence Avant. (AP Photo)
11 / 11Jay-Z’s Concern: Jay-Z, while accepting the Dr. Dre Global Impact Award, expressed his concern about the Grammy’s recognition of his wife Beyonce’s work. Despite having earned more Grammys than anyone else, Beyonce has never won the Album of the Year award, a fact that Jay-Z highlighted in his acceptance speech. (AP Photo)
