Beyoncé Wins First Album of the Year at the 67th Grammy Awards | Full Winners List
Beyoncé made history at the 67th Grammy Awards, winning her first Album of the Year award for Cowboy Carter. This marks her fifth nomination in the category and her first victory, solidifying her place as the most-awarded artist in Grammy history.
A Groundbreaking Night for Beyoncé
Earlier in the evening, Beyoncé also won Best Country Album, making her the first Black female artist to secure a Grammy in this category. She expressed gratitude to the country music community during her acceptance speech:
“I’d like to thank all of the incredible country artists who accepted this album. Genre should never be a limitation for artists.”
When Taylor Swift presented her the award, Beyoncé reacted with visible surprise before thanking her family, fans, and team.
Women Dominate Major Categories
Women took home most of the night’s biggest awards:
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- Chappell Roan won Best New Artist, delivering a passionate speech on artists’ rights.
- Doechii secured Best Rap Album for Alligator Bites Never Heal.
- Sabrina Carpenter won Best Pop Vocal Album for Short n’ Sweet.
Kendrick Lamar Sweeps with ‘Not Like Us’
Kendrick Lamar’s song Not Like Us, a track from his rap feud with Drake, dominated the night. It won Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best Rap Performance.
Lamar, who has deep ties to Los Angeles, paid tribute to his hometown while accepting Record of the Year:
“This city raised me. I owe so much to these streets and the places that shaped me.”
The Weeknd’s Surprise Return
The Weeknd, who previously distanced himself from the Grammys, made an unexpected appearance, performing two new songs from his upcoming album. This move marked a possible reconciliation between the artist and the Recording Academy.
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Tributes to Los Angeles and Wildfire Relief Efforts
The awards show began with tributes to Los Angeles, aiming to raise funds for wildfire relief efforts. The opening performance featured John Legend, Sheryl Crow, Brad Paisley, Brittany Howard, and St. Vincent, singing a song dedicated to the city and its firefighters.
Other Notable Wins and Moments
- Shakira won Best Latin Pop Album for Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran and dedicated it to immigrant communities in the U.S.
- Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars won Best Pop Duo/Group Performance for Die With a Smile.
- Charli XCX won three awards, including Best Dance/Electronic Album for Brat.
- Quincy Jones received a lifetime tribute, featuring performances by Stevie Wonder, Janelle Monáe, Cynthia Erivo, and Jacob Collier.
Full List of Major Winners
Top Awards
- Album of the Year – Cowboy Carter by Beyoncé
- Record of the Year – Not Like Us by Kendrick Lamar
- Song of the Year – Not Like Us by Kendrick Lamar
- Best New Artist – Chappell Roan
Pop, Country, and Latin Categories
- Best Pop Vocal Album – Short n’ Sweet by Sabrina Carpenter
- Best Country Album – Cowboy Carter by Beyoncé
- Best Latin Pop Album – Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran by Shakira
- Best Pop Dance Recording – Von Dutch by Charli XCX
- Best Pop Solo Performance – Espresso by Sabrina Carpenter
- Best Country Song – The Architect by Kacey Musgraves
- Best Country Duo/Group Performance – II Most Wanted by Beyoncé, featuring Miley Cyrus
Rap and R&B Categories
- Best Rap Album – Alligator Bites Never Heal by Doechii
- Best Rap Song – Not Like Us by Kendrick Lamar
- Best Melodic Rap Performance – 3:AM by Rapsody, featuring Erykah Badu
- Best R&B Album – 11:11 (Deluxe) by Chris Brown
- Best Progressive R&B Album – So Glad To Know You by AverySunshine / Why Lawd? by NxWorries (Tie)
- Best R&B Song – Saturn by SZA
- Best Traditional R&B Performance – That’s You by Lucky Daye
- Best R&B Performance – Made For Me (Live On BET) by Muni Long
Rock and Alternative Categories
- Best Rock Album – Hackney Diamonds by The Rolling Stones
- Best Rock Song – Broken Man by Annie Clark (St. Vincent)
- Best Metal Performance – Mea Culpa (Ah! Ça ira!) by Gojira, Marina Viotti and Victor Le Masne
- Best Rock Performance – Now and Then by The Beatles
- Best Alternative Music Album – All Born Screaming by St. Vincent
- Best Alternative Music Performance – Flea by St. Vincent
Other Notable Awards
- Best Comedy Album – The Dreamer by Dave Chappelle
- Best Contemporary Instrumental Album – Plot Armor by Taylor Eigsti
- Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album – Visions by Norah Jones
- Best Jazz Instrumental Album – Remembrance by Chick Corea and Béla Fleck
- Best Classical Solo Vocal Album – Beyond The Years: Unpublished Songs Of Florence Price by Karen Slack
- Best Score Soundtrack for Visual Media – Dune: Part Two by Hans Zimmer
- Best Song Written for Visual Media – It Never Went Away (from American Symphony) by Jon Batiste & Dan Wilson
- Best Music Video – Not Like Us by Kendrick Lamar
A Historic Grammy Night
The 67th Grammy Awards marked an evening of historic firsts, powerful speeches, and emotional performances. With Beyoncé finally securing Album of the Year, Kendrick Lamar dominating the rap categories, and women taking center stage, the night set the tone for a new era in the music industry.
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- https://www.cbc.ca/news/entertainment/67th-grammy-awards-1.7448653
- https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/music/2025/02/02/grammys-2025-live-updates/77976699007
- https://www.esquire.com/entertainment/music/a63646611/beyonce-grammys-2025-album-of-the-year-win-cowboy-carter
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