“Taylor Swift Makes History at the 2024 Grammys in a Night of Women’s Achievements”
The 66th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday showcased a historical win by Taylor Swift for album of the year, along with victories by other female artists including Miley Cyrus, Billie Eilish, SZA, Lainey Wilson, Karol G, and the band boygenius.
Women in pop music had an exceptional year and made a significant impact on the Grammys, an event that has been criticized in the past for disregarding female artists.
The show also featured performances by SZA, Eilish, Dua Lipa, Olivia Rodrigo, Joni Mitchell, and Tracy Chapman, who are influential figures in modern songwriting.
Swift, with her album “Midnights,” made history by becoming the first artist to win the Grammys’ album of the year four times, surpassing legendary male artists such as Frank Sinatra, Stevie Wonder, and Paul Simon.
Taylor Swift expressed her joy at winning album of the year, stating that the real reward for her is the process of creating music.
Other highlights included victories by Eilish, Victoria Monét, and boygenius, as well as notable performances by Mitchell, Chapman, Celine Dion, Billy Joel, and U2.
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The ceremony also paid tribute to artists such as Tony Bennett, Sinéad O’Connor, and Tina Turner.
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Political themes were minimal at the show, with only passing references to global events by several presenters.
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Jay-Z called out the Grammys for not recognizing Beyoncé with album of the year, and Killer Mike won awards but was later escorted out of the arena by police officers.
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The addition of a new category for best African music performance and a performance by Burna Boy highlighted the global diversity of music celebrated at the Grammys.