In a triumphant display of female excellence, Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish, SZA, and Miley Cyrus emerged as the leading winners at this year's Grammys.
Swift achieved historic success, becoming the first artist to clinch the Album of the Year award for the fourth time with her album "Midnights." Standing alongside nominee Lana Del Rey, Swift expressed her joy, stating, "I would love to tell you this is the happiest moment of my life, but I feel this happy when I’ve finished a song." During her acceptance speech for Best Pop Vocal Album, she also announced her upcoming 11th studio album, "The Tortured Poets Department," set to release on April 19.
Miley Cyrus, winning her first-ever Grammy awards, secured victories in Record of the Year and Best Pop Solo Performance for "Flowers." In her acceptance speech, she humorously remarked, "I really hope this doesn’t change anything as my life was beautiful yesterday."
Billie Eilish's "What Was I Made For?" from Barbie received accolades as the Best Song of the Year and Best Song Written for Visual Media. Expressing her surprise, Eilish exclaimed, "Damn, that’s stupid guys!" The song marked the first movie track to win the award since Celine Dion's "My Heart Will Go On." Barbie also earned recognition as the Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media.
SZA, leading the night with nine nominations, claimed three victories, delivering a memorable medley performance during the ceremony. She expressed gratitude during her emotional acceptance speech for Best R&B Song, stating, "I came really, really far, and I can’t believe this is happening."
The Best New Artist title was bestowed upon Victoria Monét, who also took home the Best R&B Album award. Monét encouraged aspiring dreamers in her speech, saying, "I just wanna say to everyone who has a dream, I want you to look at this as an example."
Jay-Z received the Dr. Dre Global Impact Award for his remarkable personal and professional achievements. In his acceptance speech, he called out the Grammys for their inconsistent treatment of Black artists and highlighted his wife Beyoncé's unprecedented Grammy count without an Album of the Year win.
The night featured various notable performances, including Dua Lipa's energetic opening medley and Tracy Chapman's first public performance since 2009. Joni Mitchell, at 80, performed for the first time at the Grammys and also secured the Best Folk Album award.
In a touching tribute, Stevie Wonder honored the late Tony Bennett, emphasizing Bennett's contributions to art, peace, unity, and civil rights. An extended In Memoriam section paid homage to artists such as Sinead O’Connor, Clarence Avant, Wayne Kramer, and Burt Bacharach.
Female winners extended beyond the main categories, with notable victories for Lainey Wilson, Karol G, Laufey, and Coco Jones, showcasing the diversity and talent of women in the music industry. The evening celebrated a powerful showcase of female dominance, setting a memorable tone for the 2024 Grammys.