With her Grammy win for Best Album of the Year with “Midnights,” Taylor Swift, an American artist, set a new record, becoming the artist with the most awards in that category in history. The 66th Grammy Awards took place this Sunday in Los Angeles, hosted by comedian Trevor Noah. The key categories saw strong representation from female artists, including Taylor Swift, Miley Cyrus, and Billie Eilish. Upon receiving the Album of the Year Grammy, Taylor Swift expressed her joy, stating that while she would like to say this is the happiest moment of her life, she feels equally happy when creating music and performing.
The evening was marked by touching performances, such as Tracy Chapman’s rendition of “Fast Car” alongside country singer Luke Combs, and the heartwarming embrace shared between Miley Cyrus and her idol, Mariah Carey. Colombian singer Karol G was visibly moved as she received her first English-language Grammy, presented by fellow Colombian artist Maluma. The most nominated artist of the night, SZA, clinched the award for Best R&B Song, a category previously won by luminaries such as Beyoncé and Whitney Houston. Killer Mike dominated the rap music categories, while The Beatles secured a Grammy for Best Music Video with the new animated video for “I’m Only Sleeping.” These are the standout winners of the evening.
The winners.
- Best Dance Pop Recording: Kylie Minogue – “Padam Padam”
- Best Audiobook or Spoken Word Recording: Michelle Obama – “The Light We Carry: Overcoming In Uncertain Times”
- Best Country Song: Chris Stapleton – “White Horse”
- Best Solo Pop Performance: Miley Cyrus – “Flowers”
- Best Metal Performance: Metallica – “72 seasons”
- Best Americana Album: Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit – “Weathervanes”
- Best Dance/Electronic Album: Fred again.. – “Actual Life 3 (January 1 – September 9 2022)”
- Best Rap Album: Killer Mike – “Michael”
- Best Pop Vocal Album: “Midnights” – Taylor Swift
- Best Gospel Album: “All Things New: Live In Orlando” – Tye Tribbett
- Best Music Film: “Moonage Daydream” – (David Bowie) Brett Morgen, video director
- Best Rock Performance: Boygenius – “Not Strong Enough”
- Best Music Video: The Beatles – “I’m Only Sleeping”
- Best R&B Album: Victoria Monét – “Jaguar II”
- Best Roots Gospel Album: “Echoes Of The South” – Blind Boys Of Alabama
- Best Soundtrack for Visual Media: Ludwig Göransson – “Oppenheimer”
- Best Performance Music Alternative: Paramore – “This Is Why”
- Best Americana Performance: Brandy Clark ft. Brandi Carlile – “Dear Insecurity”
- Best Melodic Rap Performance: Lil Durk feat J Cole – “All My Life”
- Best Latin Tropical Album: “Siembra: 45th Anniversary (Live at the Coliseum of Puerto Rico, May 14, 2022)” – Rubén Blades Con Roberto Delgado & Orquesta
- Best Song Written for Visual Media: Billie Eilish – “What Was I Made For?”
- Best Traditional Blues Album: Bobby Rush – “All My Love For You”
- Best Rap Song: Killer Mike ft André 3000, Future, and Eryn Allen Kane – “Scientists & Engineers”
- Best R&B Song: SZA – “Snooze”
- Best Country Album: Lainey Wilson – “Bell Bottom Country”
- Best Recording Dance/Electronic: Skrillex, Fred again.. & Flowdan – “Rumble”
- Best Gospel Performance: Kirk Franklin – “All Things”
- Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media: Various Artists – “Barbie, the album”
- Best New Artist: Victoria Monet
- Best Album R&B: Victoria Monét – “Jaguar II”
- Best Rap Performance: Killer Mike ft André 3000, Future, and Eryn Allen Kane – “Scientists & Engineers”
- Best Solo Country Performance: Chris Stapleton – “White Horse”
- Non-Classical Composer of the Year: Theron Thomas
- Best Blues Contemporary Album: Larkin Poe – “Blood Harmony”
- Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album: Laufey – “Bewitched”
- Best Musical Theater Album: “Some Like It Hot”
- Best Album of the Year: “Midnights” – Taylor Swift
- Best Country Album (Including Tejano): “GÉNESIS” – Peso Pluma
- Best Rock Album: Paramore – “This Is Why”
- Best Song of the Year: “What Was I Made For?” – Billie Eilish
- Best Duo/Group Pop Performance: SZA Ft. Phoebe Bridgers – “Ghost in the Machine”
- Best Album Dance/Electronica: Fred again.. – “Actual Life 3 (January 1 – September 9 2022)”
- Best Album of Poesy Spoken: “The Light Inside” – J. Ivy
- Best Game or Interactive Media Soundtrack: “Star Wars Jedi: Survivor” – Stephen Barton and Gordy Haab, composers
- Best Song American Roots: Jason Isbell – “Cast Iron Skillet” (Jason Isbell And The 400 Unit)
- Best Actress Comedy Album: “What’s In A Name?” – Dave Chappelle
