The Grammys is an award show that honors artists who make music that is popular enough to get nominated and possibly win. The Grammys started in 1959, making this the sixty-seventh year. This year’s show was hosted by Trevor Noah. The Grammys took place on Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025. The award show was created to honor musicians’ talent and spectacular music industry work.
Who attended the Grammys this year?
Many well-known artists attended the Grammys this year, including Billie Eilish and her brother Finneas, Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, Lady Gaga, Charli XCX, Sabrina Carpenter, Chappell Roan, Doechii, and more. There were multiple stunning performances by Billie Eilish, Doechii, Chappell Roan, Benson Boone, Sabrina Carpenter, Stevie Wonder, and Shakira.
Who Won some of the biggest categories?
There are tremendously important categories throughout the program. Beyoncé won one of the most important categories, Album of the Year, with her album “Cowboy Carter.” She also won Best Country Album. Others who competed for Album of the Year were Billie Eilish with “Hit Me Hard and Soft,” Sabrina Carpenter with “Short N’ Sweet,” and more. Song of the Year was won by Kendrick Lamar with “Not Like Us.’’ Some others who competed for Song of the Year were Taylor Swift and Post Malone with “Fortnight,” Chappell Roan with “Good Luck Babe,” and more. Record of the Year went to Kendrick again with “Not Like Us”. Others who competed for Record of the Year were Charli XCX with her hit “360”, the Beatles with “Now and Then”, and more. Best New Artist went to Chappell Roan. Some others who competed in that category were Doechii, RAYE, and more.
What were the most controversial moments?
As there is every year, there was a large amount of drama during the Grammys. Some of the most talked about moments were Billie Eilish being nominated for seven Grammys and not winning any. Some say Billie had the best album out there and all the songs on it were the best she has ever made. She was proud of her album, yet she did not win anything. Many people were upset because Beyoncé won Album of the Year over Billie, saying Billie’s album was more popular than Beyoncé’s. Billie wrote all her songs alongside her brother Finneas, while Beyoncé had around 70 writers for her album. Another debatable moment was when Kendrick Lamar won five Grammys for his song “Not Like Us”, a diss track towards Drake. Some Drake fans were upset that a diss track against Drake won.
Overall, the Grammys were an eventful program that 15.4 million Americans watched this year alone. Many artists and people of The Academy were celebrated this year for their tremendous accomplishments. While some fans were left upset, artists were still recognized this year for their work. The ceremony also raised money for Los Angeles residents who lost their homes during the Eaton, Palisades, and Malibu fires. They raised about 120 million dollars to support those who lost their properties during the fires.
