Grammy 2025: winners and the most memorable moments of the ceremony
Who was the biggest winner of the night?
The 67th Grammy Awards, one of the most prestigious music awards in the world, took place in Los Angeles. Inside the Crypto.com Arena, members of the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences announced the biggest music winners of the year.
The show opened with a performance by the nominees, dedicated to Los Angeles, which had recently suffered from wildfires. This theme was a recurring motif throughout the ceremony: the host and artists spoke about it, and a QR code on the screen allowed viewers to donate to those affected by the disaster.
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Billie Eilish then performed her hit Birds Of A Feather against the backdrop of California prairies, with childhood photos of the singer appearing on the screen.
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At one point, the cameras caught Taylor Swift dancing to the song, reigniting online discussions about a rumored feud between the two singers.
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Next, Sabrina Carpenter took the stage, performing burlesque-style versions of her hits Espresso and Please Please Please, set against vintage Hollywood-inspired decorations.
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After Carpenter’s performance, Grammy-winning rapper Cardi B appeared to present the award for Best Rap Album.
The Grammy went to Doechii for her album Alligator Bites Never Heals, beating out J.Cole, Eminem, and the duo Future & Metro Boomin. She became the third female rapper to win in this category, following Lauryn Hill and Cardi B herself.
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Sabrina Carpenter also took home the award for Best Vocal Pop Album for her record Short n’ Sweet.
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Grammy winner Olivia Rodrigo then introduced a performance by Chappell Roan. The singer performed Pink Pony Club against a backdrop of vibrant cowboy-themed decorations.
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After her performance, Taylor Swift took the stage to present the award for Best Country Album, which went to Beyoncé for her album Cowboy Carter. This made her the first Black artist to ever win in this category.
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Last year’s winner Victoria Monét announced the Best New Artist award, which went to Chappell Roan. In her speech, Roan urged record labels to provide their artists with both moral and financial support.
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As the show continued, Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars dedicated their performance to the wildfires in Los Angeles, singing a cover of California Dreaming.
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After a brief pause, the CEO of the Recording Academy took the stage. In his speech, he addressed The Weeknd’s previous boycott of the Grammys and discussed the positive changes made to the awards. Following this, The Weeknd himself appeared on stage, performing Cry For Me and Timeless from his new album Hurry Up Tomorrow.
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During a commercial break, a snippet of Lady Gaga’s new song ABRACADABRA was played. The track, part of her upcoming album MAYHEM, features the singer’s signature dark pop sound, reminiscent of her early records.
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Jennifer Lopez then took the stage to present the award for Best Latin Album, which went to Shakira for Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran. Attending the ceremony on her birthday, Shakira dedicated her speech to the struggles of immigrants in the U.S.
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Later, Will Smith, Cynthia Erivo, Stevie Wonder, Janelle Monáe, and other artists performed a tribute to legendary producer Quincy Jones.
The award for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance was announced by contemporary R&B star SZA. The Grammy went to Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars for Die With A Smile.
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Miley Cyrus, last year’s winner, presented the award for Record of the Year, which was won by Kendrick Lamar for Not Like Us. Originally released as a diss track against Drake, the song became one of the biggest hits of the year, with its lyrics turning into viral memes and catchphrases.
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After another break, Queen Latifah took the stage to present the honorary Dr. Dre Global Impact Award to Alicia Keys.
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The Song of the Year award was presented by legendary singer-songwriter Diana Ross.
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The Grammy went to Kendrick Lamar for Not Like Us, marking his 21st Recording Academy award.
The final musical performance came from Charli XCX, who started her set with Von Dutch, strutting down the Grammy parking lot like a runway. She then transitioned to Guess, surrounded by friends, with a shower of lingerie falling from above — reminiscent of her music video.
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The most anticipated award of the night, Album of the Year, was announced by firefighters from Los Angeles. The winner was Beyoncé for Cowboy Carter. This was her first win in the category, despite critical and fan acclaim for past albums like Beyoncé, Lemonade, and Renaissance.
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Despite multiple nominations, both Taylor Swift and Billie Eilish went home empty-handed this year.
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Of course, the ceremony had its share of unforgettable moments. One of the most talked-about was Beyoncé’s reaction to her unexpected win in the country category — her surprised expression quickly became a viral meme.
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Another highlight was Sabrina Carpenter casually sipping from a jewel-encrusted flask that perfectly matched her evening gown.
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Main Award Winners:
• Best New Artist: Chappell Roan
• Record of the Year: Kendrick Lamar – Not Like Us
• Song of the Year: Kendrick Lamar – Not Like Us
• Album of the Year: Beyoncé – Cowboy Carter
• Best Country Album: Beyoncé – Cowboy Carter
• Best Rock Album: The Rolling Stones – Hackney Diamonds
• Best Pop Vocal Album: Sabrina Carpenter – Short n’ Sweet
• Best Dance/Electronic Album: Charli XCX – Brat
• Best R&B Album: Chris Brown – 11:11 (Deluxe)
• Best Alternative Album: St. Vincent – All Born Screaming
• Best Latin Pop Album: Shakira – Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran
• Best Spoken Word Album: Jimmy Carter – Last Sundays in Plains: A Centennial Celebration
• Best Rock Performance: The Beatles – Now and Then
• Best Country Duo/Group Performance: Beyoncé & Miley Cyrus – II Most Wanted
• Best Pop Duo/Group Performance: Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars – Die With A Smile
• Best Score for Visual Media (Film, TV): Hans Zimmer – Dune: Part Two
The full list of winners can be found on the official Grammy 2025 website.
Photo: Instagram @beyonce
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