The 2025 Grammy Awards delivered a night full of surprises, historic wins, and unforgettable performances. Among the biggest winners were Beyoncé, who took home Album of the Year for Cowboy Carter, and Kendrick Lamar, whose hit Not Like Us dominated both Song of the Year and Record of the Year. Rising stars Sabrina Carpenter and Chappell Roan also made waves, marking a shift towards fresh, innovative voices in the industry.
A Night of Firsts and Milestones
BeyoncĂ©âs Cowboy Carter not only won Album of the Year but also secured Best Country Album, a groundbreaking achievement that continues her genre-defying legacy. Chappell Roan, another standout, won Best New Artist, solidifying her rising star status.
Meanwhile, Doechii claimed victory in Best Rap Album with Alligator Bites Never Heal, and Sabrina Carpenterâs Espresso earned her Best Pop Solo Performance and Best Pop Vocal Album, cementing her as a force to watch.
Diversity Across Genres
In the rock category, The Beatles won Best Rock Performance for Now and Then, and St. Vincentâs All Born Screaming was awarded Best Alternative Music Album. The Rolling Stones also made a triumphant return, winning Best Rock Album for Hackney Diamonds.
On the global front, Tems won Best African Music Performance with Love Me JeJe, and Residente took home Best MĂșsica Urbana Album.
Memorable Wins in Dance, R&B, and Country
Charli XCXâs Brat was a standout, winning Best Dance/Electronic Album, while Shakiraâs Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran won Best Latin Pop Album. The R&B categories saw SZA winning Best R&B Song for Saturn and Chris Brown taking Best R&B Album with 11:11 (Deluxe).
In country music, BeyoncĂ©âs II Most Wanted with Miley Cyrus won Best Country Duo/Group Performance, and Chris Stapleton earned Best Country Solo Performance with It Takes a Woman.
Final Thoughts on the grammy
The 2025 Grammys reflected a music landscape embracing innovation, cross-genre experimentation, and fresh talent. From BeyoncĂ©âs genre-bending success to Kendrick Lamarâs rap dominance, the night celebrated artistry in all its forms.
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Highlights from the 2025 Grammy Awards: Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar, and Sabrina Carpenter Shine
