Taylor Swift won Album of the Year at this year’s Grammys for her album “Midnights” making history being the only person to win the award four times. She first won album of the year in 2010 for “Fearless,” then in 2016 for “1989” and in 2021 for “Folklore.” “I would love to tell you that this is the best moment of my life, but I feel this happy when I finish a song or when I crack the code to a bridge that I love or when I’m shot-listing a music video, or when I’m rehearsing with my dancers or my band or getting ready to go to Tokyo to play a show,” Swift said. Earlier that night, “Midnights” won Best Pop Vocal Album where she took the opportunity to announce her 11th studio album “The Tortured Poets Department” releasing on April 19th with the album artwork posting on her social media platforms just moments after the announcement.
Celine Dion presented the award to Swift, it was her first time in the public spotlight in three and a half years after being diagnosed with stiff person syndrome which is a rare and incurable neurological disease that can cause debilitating muscle spasms and affects the central nervous system, specifically the brain and spinal cord. Dion presented the album of the year award, and received a standing ovation when she walked out. “When I say that I’m happy to be here, I really mean it from my heart,” said Dion. “Those who have been blessed enough here at the Grammy Awards must never take for granted the tremendous love and joy that music brings to our lives and to people all around the world.”
Miley Cyrus made history of her own as she won her first ever grammy for Best Pop Solo Performance for “Flowers” (she also took home Record Of The Year for “Flowers”). Shortly after snagging her first-ever Grammy, Miley Cyrus performed her song “Flowers” and even paused to ask the audience, “Why are you acting like you don’t know this song?.” Cyrus hit the stage in a sparkling, bejeweled mini dress and high heels. 
Billie Eilish and Finneas received the award for Song Of The Year for their hit Barbie soundtrack “What Was I Made For?” “That was a crazy list of incredible people, incredible music,” Eilish said as she took the stage with her brother Finneas. Eilish thanked Finneas before honoring Barbie director Greta Gerwig for “making the best movie of the year.”
SZA also received her first Grammy earning three awards: Best Progressive R&B Album for her album “SOS”, Best R&B Song for “Snooze”, and Best Pop Duo/Group Performance for “Ghost in the Machine”, her collaboration with Phoebe Bridgers. SZA took the stage in an oversized hat and leather trench coat to perform her hit song “Snooze” while standing in front of a flaming dumpster. The track transitioned to “Kill Bill,” with SZA’s dancers acting out machete fight scenes ripped straight from the 2003 film the single takes its name from.
Speaking of Phoebe Bridgers, she had the biggest night of anyone as the singer/songwriter ended the 2024 Grammys as the musician with the most wins, gathering four grammys. Bridgers won her first career award and the first of the evening along with SZA. The pair earned Best Pop Duo/Group Performance for “Ghost in the Machine.” Bridgers won a solo trophy and three as a member of the rock band boygenius.
Victoria Monet secured the Best New Artist award. Monet, who was nominated in seven categories at the 66th Grammys, also delivered a message to “everybody who has a dream.” Said Monét, “I want you to look at this as an example. This award was a 15-year pursuit.” Monet also took home Best R&B Album for “Jaguar II”.
JAY-Z accepted the Dr. Dre Global Impact Award during the show, and had his daughter Blue Ivy by his side for the moment. During the acceptance speech, JAY-Z called out the Grammys for past snubs of his wife Beyoncé’s music.”She has more Grammys than everyone and never won album of the year. That doesn’t work,” said the rapper, adding, “When I get nervous, I tell the truth.” Ultimately, JAY-Z said he was “honored” to accept the award and challenged viewers to “keep showing up until they give you all those accolades you feel you deserve.”
Billy Joel sang his first new single in 17 years titled, “Turn the Lights Back On,” at the Grammys. Joel had previously insisted that he was done with songwriting altogether shortly after the release of his 1993 album River of Dreams. The five time grammy winner dropped the new song on February 1st. 
