Major winners (selected)
Producers opted for raw, unplugged moments over elaborate staging this year.
This is one of the most talked-about categories this year due to a massive influx of viral breakout stars.
Within 24 hours of the ceremony, the was evident. Spotify streams for RAYE increased by 400%. SZA’s Lana returned to #1 on the Billboard 200. Lana Del Rey’s 2012 album Born to Die re-entered the top 10 of the iTunes chart, purely on nostalgia.
The red carpet featured bold statements and political messaging alongside high fashion. The 67th Annual Grammy Awards -2025-2025
The music industry is abuzz with excitement as the 67th Annual Grammy Awards approach, scheduled to take place on January 28, 2025. The Grammys, considered one of the most prestigious music awards in the world, will once again bring together the biggest names in music for a night of celebration, performances, and recognition of outstanding achievements in the industry.
Beyoncé entered the night as the most nominated artist in Grammy history with 99 career nominations, including 11 for Cowboy Carter —the most ever for a female artist in a single year. She won three awards overall, but the headline was Album of the Year. As Los Angeles County firefighters presented her with the trophy, Beyoncé accepted on stage alongside her daughter Blue Ivy. "I think sometimes genre is a code word to keep us in our place as artists," she said earlier that night after winning Best Country Album, becoming the first Black woman to ever win that category. With the Album of the Year win, she became the first Black woman to win the top prize since Lauryn Hill in 1999. She later announced the Cowboy Carter Tour on social media, sending fans into a frenzy.
. This year’s telecast was notably reimagined to raise funds for Los Angeles wildfire relief efforts following the devastating January fires. Major Award Winners
2025 GRAMMYs To Take Place Sunday, Feb. 2, Live In Los Angeles Major winners (selected) Producers opted for raw, unplugged
On Sunday, February 2, 2025, the music industry turned its eyes to the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles for the 67th Annual Grammy Awards. While the gold gramophones were handed out for artistic excellence, the night told a bigger story: one of a music industry grappling with technology, legacy, and a changing definition of “success.”
Sabrina Carpenter won Best Pop Solo Performance for "Espresso," while Charli XCX secured Best Dance/Electronic Music Album for Brat . Host and Performances
Below is a complete breakdown of the night’s biggest winners, historic moments, and fashion statements.
From a production standpoint, the 67th Grammys were immaculate. A tribute to (who performed “Both Sides Now” from a golden throne) brought the audience to tears. Olivia Rodrigo won Best Pop Solo Performance for a biting, punk-infused single that signaled her permanent shift from Disney to defiant. Yet, the night ran nearly forty minutes over schedule, and several key awards (including Best Rock Album) were relegated to the pre-telecast “Premiere Ceremony,” angering rock purists. Spotify streams for RAYE increased by 400%
By honoring an ambient flute album over stadium pop, a rising UK art-rock band over viral TikTok stars, and global African music as a standalone force, the 67th Annual Grammy Awards declared that the monoculture is dead. In its place? A sprawling, brilliant, and occasionally confusing mosaic of sound.
Lady Gaga performed "Abracadabra" with a disco-punk intensity that only she could deliver, making the performance feel both larger-than-life and intimate all at once.
The night was defined by historic victories for major pop and hip-hop stars:
The 67th Grammys officially abandoned the term “World Music” five years ago, and the results were on full display. The went to a stunning collaboration between Nigerian Afrobeats star Rema , Korean group NewJeans , and Brazilian DJ Anna for the track Movement 4 . The song had no single language, no traditional verse-chorus-bridge structure, and yet dominated global streaming. The win formalized what fans have known for years: the Western pop monopoly is over. The telecast capitalized on this by replacing the traditional “In Memoriam” medley with a “Global Pulse” set, though critics noted the omission of several legacy rock artists in favor of younger international acts.