Highlights of the 2025 Grammy Awards
The 67th Annual Grammy Awards, held on February 2, 2025, at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, celebrated a remarkable year in music. Hosted by Trevor Noah, the ceremony honored outstanding achievements across various genres, with several artists achieving significant milestones.
Album of the Year
- Winner: Beyoncé – Cowboy Carter
- Nominees:
- André 3000 – New Blue Sun
- Billie Eilish – Hit Me Hard and Soft
- Chappell Roan – The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess
- Charli XCX – Brat
- Jacob Collier – Djesse Vol. 4
- Sabrina Carpenter – Short n’ Sweet
- 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 featuring Post Malone – “Fortnight”
Song of the Year
- Winner: Kendrick Lamar – “Not Like Us”
- Nominees:
- Billie Eilish – “Birds of a Feather”
- Charli XCX – “360”
- Sabrina Carpenter – “Espresso”
- Taylor Swift featuring Post Malone – “Fortnight”
- Beyoncé – “Texas Hold ’Em”
- The Beatles – “Now and Then”
- Chappell Roan – “Good Luck, Babe!”
Best New Artist
- Winner: Chappell Roan
- Nominees:
- Doechii
- Griff
- Jensen McRae
- Joy Oladokun
- Måneskin
- PinkPantheress
- Remi Wolf
Best Pop Solo Performance
- Winner: Sabrina Carpenter – “Espresso”
- Nominees:
- Billie Eilish – “Birds of a Feather”
- Olivia Rodrigo – “Vampire”
- Ed Sheeran – “Eyes Closed”
- Adele – “Easy on Me”
Best Pop Vocal Album
- Winner: Sabrina Carpenter – Short n’ Sweet
- Nominees:
- Billie Eilish – Hit Me Hard and Soft
- Olivia Rodrigo – Guts
- Ed Sheeran – Autumn Variations
- Adele – 30
Best Rap Performance
- Winner: Kendrick Lamar – “Not Like Us”
- Nominees:
- Drake – “Search & Rescue”
- J. Cole – “Procrastination (Broke)”
- Megan Thee Stallion – “Plan B”
- Lil Baby – “Heyy”
Best Country Album
- Winner: Beyoncé – Cowboy Carter
- Nominees:
- Luke Combs – Gettin’ Old
- Miranda Lambert – Palomino
- Chris Stapleton – Higher
- Kacey Musgraves – Star-Crossed
The 2025 Grammy Awards highlighted a diverse array of musical talent, with Beyoncé making history by winning her first Album of the Year award for Cowboy Carter, and Kendrick Lamar securing both Record and Song of the Year for “Not Like Us.” Emerging artists like Chappell Roan and Sabrina Carpenter also received significant recognition, marking a promising future for the music industry.