In a glittering ceremony in Los Angeles on Sunday (Monday in India), the 66th Grammy Awards unfolded, witnessing Taylor Swift’s historic triumph as she claimed the Album of the Year for “Midnights.” This remarkable achievement etched her name in the record books as the first artist to secure this prestigious accolade four times. Additionally, Swift secured the Best Pop Vocal Album honor. Meanwhile, Miley Cyrus seized her inaugural Grammy, clinching the Best Pop Solo Performance for “Flowers.” Displaying her versatile talent, she earned her second Grammy of the night for the coveted Record of the Year.
Taylor Swift clinched both the Album of the Year and Best Pop Vocal Album honors for her 2022 masterpiece, “Midnights.” In a momentous acceptance speech, the “Lover” singer surprised fans by unveiling her upcoming studio album, “The Tortured Poets Department.” The acclaimed “Midnights” album faced stiff competition in the Album of the Year category, contending against works by Lana Del Rey (“Did You Know That There’s A Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd”), Olivia Rodrigo (“GUTS”), SZA (“SOS”), and Miley Cyrus (“Endless Summer Vacation”).
On the other hand, Miley Cyrus secured a double triumph at the Grammys, bagging two awards for her chart-topping anthem, “Flowers.” This sensational track dominated the Billboard Hot 100 for an impressive eight consecutive weeks and achieved the distinction of being the most-streamed song on Spotify in a single week, amassing over 100 million plays.
Billie Eilish, the pop sensation who first captivated audiences with her debut single “Ocean Eyes” in 2015, clinched prestigious awards at the Grammys. Her Barbie-themed song, “What Was I Made For,” earned her accolades in the categories of Song of the Year and Song Written for Visual Media. This remarkable track, previously nominated at the Golden Globes, garnered additional recognition with nods in the record of the year, best music video, and pop-solo performance categories.
Competing alongside Billie Eilish’s winning track, “What Was I Made For,” the Song of the Year category featured noteworthy nominations such as Taylor Swift’s “Anti-Hero,” Dua Lipa’s Barbie-themed song “Dance The Night,” Lana Del Rey’s “A&W,” Olivia Rodrigo’s “Vampire,” and Batiste’s “Butterfly.”
Delve into the roster of triumphant artists below, presenting the comprehensive list of winners.
Best Dance/Electronic Recording
Rumble by Skrillex, Fred again.. & Flowdan
Best Pop Dance Recording
Padam Padam by Kylie Minogue
Best Rock Song
Not Strong Enough by Julien Baker, Phoebe Bridgers & Lucy Dacus, songwriters (boygenius)
Best Rock Performance
Not Strong Enough by Boygenius
Best Rock Album
This Is Why by Paramore (also won in the best alternative music performance category)
Best Metal Performance
72 Seasons by Metallica
Best Alternative Music Album
The Record by boygenius
Best Rap Song
SCIENTISTS & ENGINEERS by Killer Mike Featuring André 3000 and Future And Eryn Allen Kane