Grammy Awards 2024: Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar Dominate as Multiple Artists Score Major Wins
The 67th Annual Grammy Awards concluded at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, with several major artists taking home prestigious awards. The event maintained a special focus on wildfire relief efforts, raising funds and honoring first responders despite the recent devastation in LA.
Grammy trophy against black backdrop
Major Winners:
Album of the Year: "Cowboy Carter" – Beyoncé Record of the Year: "Not Like Us" – Kendrick Lamar Song of the Year: "Not Like Us" – Kendrick Lamar Best New Artist: Chappell Roan
Notable Category Winners:
Pop Field:
- Best Pop Solo Performance: "Espresso" – Sabrina Carpenter
- Best Pop Vocal Album: "Short n' Sweet" – Sabrina Carpenter
- Best Dance Pop Recording: "Von Dutch" – Charli XCX
Rock Field:
- Best Rock Performance: "Now and Then" – The Beatles
- Best Rock Album: "Hackney Diamonds" – The Rolling Stones
- Best Rock Song: "Broken Man" – St. Vincent
Alternative Field:
- Best Alternative Music Album: "All Born Screaming" – St. Vincent
- Best Alternative Music Performance: "Flea" – St. Vincent
Country Field:
- Best Country Album: "Cowboy Carter" – Beyoncé
- Best Country Duo/Group Performance: "II Wanted" – Beyoncé and Miley Cyrus
Other Highlights:
- Trevor Noah hosted for the fifth consecutive year
- The Beatles won Best Rock Performance but still haven't won Record of the Year
- Notable snubs included Taylor Swift and Billie Eilish, who received no awards
- The event successfully raised $24 million for wildfire relief efforts
Woman in sparkly dress at Grammys
Despite the successful fundraising, viewership decreased by 9% compared to the previous year. The ceremony balanced celebration with sensitivity to recent events, maintaining the performing arts' tradition that "the show must go on."
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