The 67th Annual Grammy Awards took place in Los Angeles, celebrating the biggest achievements in music. More than 90 awards were handed out, with Beyoncé making history as the first Black woman in over two decades to win Album of the Year.
The Big Four Awards
Album of the Year
Winner: Beyoncé – Cowboy Carter
Nominees:
- André 3000 – New Blue Sun
- Sabrina Carpenter – Short n’ Sweet
- Charli XCX – Brat
- Jacob Collier – Djesse Vol 4
- Billie Eilish – Hit Me Hard and Soft
- Chappell Roan – The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess
- Taylor Swift – The Tortured Poets Department
Record of the Year
Winner: Kendrick Lamar – Not Like Us
Nominees:
- The Beatles – Now And Then
- Beyoncé – Texas Hold ‘Em
- Sabrina Carpenter – Espresso
- Charli XCX – 360
- Billie Eilish – Birds of a Feather
- Chappell Roan – Good Luck, Babe!
- Taylor Swift ft. Post Malone – Fortnight
Song of the Year
Winner: Kendrick Lamar – Not Like Us
Nominees:
- Beyoncé – Texas Hold ‘Em
- Sabrina Carpenter – Please Please Please
- Billie Eilish – Birds of a Feather
- Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars – Die With a Smile
- Chappell Roan – Good Luck, Babe!
- Shaboozey – A Bar Song (Tipsy)
- Taylor Swift ft. Post Malone – Fortnight
Best New Artist
Winner: Chappell Roan
Nominees:
- Benson Boone
- Sabrina Carpenter
- Doechii
- Khruangbin
- Raye
- Shaboozey
- Teddy Swims
Beyoncé’s Historic Night
Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter took home Album of the Year, marking a long-awaited moment for the music icon. She is now the first Black woman to win in this category in the 21st century, following Lauryn Hill’s historic win in 1999. This win cements her legacy as the most awarded artist in Grammy history.
Pop and Dance Winners
- Best Pop Vocal Album: Sabrina Carpenter – Short n’ Sweet
- Best Pop Solo Performance: Sabrina Carpenter – Espresso
- Best Pop Duo/Group Performance: Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars – Die With a Smile
- Best Dance/Electronic Album: Charli XCX – Brat
- Best Dance/Electronic Recording: Justice & Tame Impala – Neverender
Country Winners
Beyoncé also made waves in the country music categories, further showcasing her versatility:
- Best Country Solo Performance: Chris Stapleton – It Takes a Woman
- Best Country Duo/Group Performance: Beyoncé ft. Miley Cyrus – II Most Wanted
- Best Country Song: Kacey Musgraves – The Architect
- Best Country Album: Beyoncé – Cowboy Carter
R&B and Afrobeats Winners
- Best R&B Performance: Muni Long – Made For Me (Live On BET)
- Best R&B Song: SZA – Saturn
- Best Progressive R&B Album: Avery*Sunshine & NxWorries (Anderson .Paak & Knxwledge) – So Glad to Know You / Why Lawd?
- Best R&B Album: Chris Brown – 11:11 (Deluxe)
- Best African Music Performance: Tems – Love Me JeJe
Rap Winners
- Best Rap Performance: Kendrick Lamar – Not Like Us
- Best Melodic Rap Performance: Rapsody ft. Erykah Badu – 3:AM
- Best Rap Song: Kendrick Lamar – Not Like Us
- Best Rap Album: Doechii – Alligator Bites Never Heal
Rock and Alternative Winners
- Best Rock Performance: The Beatles – Now And Then
- Best Rock Album: The Rolling Stones – Hackney Diamonds
- Best Alternative Music Album: St. Vincent – All Born Screaming
Final Thoughts
Beyoncé’s groundbreaking victory at the 2025 Grammys reaffirmed her status as a global icon. Cowboy Carter not only secured Album of the Year but also earned her two major country awards, proving her genre-defying talent. This historic win is a milestone for representation and innovation in music.
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