The 67th annual GRAMMY Awards has wrapped and, as has come to be expected of the biggest night in music, the evening was one filled with historic wins and memorable moments.
Beyoncé makes history with Cowboy Carter
Beyoncé’ became the first Black female artist to win "Best Country Album". She also took home the "Best Country Duo/Group Performance" award for her song ‘II Most Wanted’, making her the first Black woman to win for a country song since the Pointer Sisters in 1975. Later on, she also won the biggest award of the night when Cowboy Carter claimed "Album of the Year".
Doechii triumphs
Receiving this year’s award for "Best Rap Album" for Alligator Bites Never Heal, Doechii made history as the third-ever woman in history to triumph in the category, joining Lauryn Hill and Cardi B in her momentous win.
Chappell Roan delivers a grand performance
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As one of last year’s most hyped artists, it was only natural that Chappell Roan held a place on the performance slate at the 2025 GRAMMYs. The artist stepped on stage to put a country tilt on her hit single ‘Pink Pony Club’ by way of a giant horse on stage as well as western garb. The singer also took home the award for "Best New Artist".
Sabrina Carpenter performed a comical medley
Before she won the award for "Best Pop Vocal Album" for Short n’ Sweet, Sabrina Carpenter performed a medley of her two hit singles ‘Espresso’ and ‘Please, Please, Please’. Beginning in a tiny tap tuxedo, she descended stairs while giving a comically jazzy rendition of the former before graduating into a showgirl-inspired extravaganza.
Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars team up
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In commemoration of the wildfires that ravaged Los Angeles, Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars gave audiences a moving rendition of ‘California Dreamin’' by The Mamas & the Papas. The pair also won an award for "Best Pop Duo/Group Performance" for ‘Die With a Smile’, which features in Lady Gaga’s upcoming seventh album, Mayhem.
Tribute to Quincy Jones
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Featuring performances by Cynthia Erivo, Stevie Wonder and Janelle Monáe, the GRAMMYs staged a wondeerful tribute to the late Quincy Jones. Shocasing some of the legend’s most notable works, the tribute highlighted his contribution to 20th century pop music and his enduring legacy.
Kendrick Lamar wins "Record of the Year" and "Song of the Year"
Kendrick Lamar accepted both awards for for ‘Not Like Us’, a diss track aimed at Drake which also became 2025's buzziest song. Notably, the rapper accepted one of the honours from music legend Diana Ross.
The GRAMMYs are Brat
Charli XCX sure delivered when she burst onto the stage, flanked by Gabriette and Alex Consani, in denim underwear to the sounds of ‘Von Dutch’. Featuring cameos from The Dare and Julia Fox, the artist transitioned into a high octane performance of ‘Guess’ with Billie Eilish shouting out her lyrics from the audience.
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