Taylor Swift makes history at the 2024 Grammys with her fourth Album of the Year win
February 4, 2024 – 10:16 PM PST
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Pop superstar Taylor Swift made history once again on Sunday, winning the Grammy award for album of the year for an unprecedented fourth time. The music industry’s top honors were dominated by women, showcasing their incredible talent and achievements.
Swift also took the opportunity to announce from the Grammys stage that she will be releasing a new album in April, much to the excitement of her fans.
The 34-year-old artist won album of the year for her masterpiece “Midnights,” surpassing the previous record held by music legends Frank Sinatra, Paul Simon, and Stevie Wonder, who each won the award three times.
Expressing her joy and gratitude, Swift spoke about the fulfillment she finds in writing and singing songs. “It makes me so happy,” she exclaimed. “All I want is to continue doing this.”
Earlier in the evening, Swift also won the prize for best pop vocal performance and used the moment to surprise her fans with the announcement of her upcoming album, “The Tortured Poets Department,” which is set to be released on April 19.
Swift, who is currently on the world’s highest-grossing concert tour, will soon be heading to Tokyo to continue her musical journey. She was among the many talented women who swept the major Grammy awards on Sunday.
Other notable winners included Billie Eilish, who claimed the song of the year award for her ballad “What Was I Made For?” from the “Barbie” movie soundtrack. Eilish expressed her gratitude for being seen and acknowledged as a woman in the music industry.
Miley Cyrus, who won her first two Grammys that night, was honored with the record of the year award for her empowering anthem “Flowers.” Cyrus humbly accepted the award, hoping that it wouldn’t change the beauty of her life.
The best new artist award went to R&B and pop singer Victoria Monet, who thanked her mom for raising her as a strong and independent woman.
The winners were chosen by the Recording Academy, which consists of musicians, producers, engineers, and other industry professionals. The Academy has made efforts to diversify its membership in recent years, inviting more women and people of color to join its ranks.
SZA, who entered the night as the most-nominated artist, took home three trophies, including the best R&B song award for “Snooze.”
Indie rock band boygenius, formed by musicians Phoebe Bridgers, Lucy Dacus, and Julien Baker, also had a successful night, winning three awards.
JONI MITCHELL, BILLY JOEL PERFORM
Comedian Trevor Noah, returning as the host for the fourth time, kicked off the show on CBS (PARA.O) with his trademark humor, joking that it was “the only concert that starts on time.”
Folk singer Joni Mitchell graced the Grammy stage for the first time, delivering a heartfelt performance of ”Both Sides Now” while accompanied by Brandi Carlile on guitar.
In a touching tribute to the music industry’s lost talents, Stevie Wonder performed “For Once In My Life” in honor of the late Tony Bennett, who joined in singing through a video recording.
Annie Lennox paid homage to Sinead O’Connor with a soul-stirring rendition of “Nothing Compares 2 U,” while Fantasia Barrino captivated the audience with her powerful version of “Proud Mary,” paying tribute to Tina Turner.
Jon Batiste honored Clarence Avant, known as “the Godfather of Black music,” with his performances of “Ain’t No Sunshine” and “Lean On Me.”
The show also featured a special collaboration between country star Luke Combs and Tracy Chapman, as they performed Combs’ cover of Chapman’s hit song “Fast Car.”
Towards the end of the night, Billy Joel took the stage to perform his first original song in 17 years, ”Turn The Lights Back On.”
During his acceptance speech for the Dr. Dre Global Impact Award, rapper Jay-Z voiced his grievances with the Grammy system, highlighting the fact that his wife, Beyonce, despite having more Grammy wins than anyone else, has never won album of the year. He called for a reevaluation of the metrics used to determine the winners.
Reporting by Lisa Richwine and Danielle Broadway; Editing by Mary Milliken, Stephen Coates, and Neil Fullick
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How did Taylor Swift make history at the Grammy Awards?
Taylor Swift Makes History with Fourth Album of the Year Grammy Win
February 4, 2024 – 10:16 PM PST
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Pop superstar Taylor Swift has once again made history, winning the Grammy award for Album of the Year for an unprecedented fourth time. The 66th Annual Grammy Awards highlighted the incredible talent and achievements of women in the music industry.
Swift took the opportunity to announce from the Grammy stage that she will be releasing a new album in April, much to the excitement of her fans. The 34-year-old artist won Album of the Year for her masterpiece “Midnights,” surpassing the previous record held by music legends Frank Sinatra, Paul Simon, and Stevie Wonder, who each won the award three times.
Expressing her joy and gratitude, Swift spoke about the fulfillment she finds in writing and singing songs. “It makes me so happy,” she exclaimed. ”All I want is to continue doing this.”
Earlier in the evening, Swift also won the prize for Best Pop Vocal Performance and used the moment to surprise her fans with the announcement of her upcoming album, ”The Tortured Poets Department,” set to be released on April 19.
Swift, currently on the world’s highest-grossing concert tour, will soon be heading to Tokyo to continue her musical journey. She was among the many talented women who swept the major Grammy awards on Sunday.
Other notable winners included Billie Eilish, who claimed the Song of the Year award for her ballad “What Was I Made For?” from the “Barbie” movie soundtrack. Eilish expressed her gratitude for being seen and acknowledged as a woman in the music industry.
Miley Cyrus, who won her first two Grammys that night, was honored with the Record of the Year award for her empowering anthem “Flowers.” Cyrus humbly accepted the award, hoping that it wouldn’t change the beauty of her life.
The Best New Artist award went to R&B and pop singer Victoria Monet, who thanked her mom for raising her as a strong and independent woman.
The winners were chosen by the Recording Academy, which consists of musicians, producers, engineers, and other industry professionals. The Academy has made efforts to diversify its membership in recent years, inviting more women and people of color to join its ranks.
SZA, who entered the night as the most-nominated artist, took home three trophies, including the Best R&B Song award for “Snooze.”
Indie rock band boygenius, formed by musicians Phoebe Bridgers, Lucy Dacus, and Julien Baker, also had a successful night, winning three awards.
The Grammy Awards also featured captivating performances by renowned artists. Folk singer Joni Mitchell graced the Grammy stage for the first time, delivering a heartfelt performance of “Both Sides Now” accompanied by Brandi Carlile on guitar.
In a touching tribute to the music industry’s lost talents, Stevie Wonder performed “For Once In My Life” in honor of the late Tony Bennett, who joined in singing through a video recording.
Annie Lennox paid homage to Sinead O’Connor with a soul-stirring rendition of ”Nothing Compares 2 U,” while Fantasia Barrino captivated the audience with her powerful version of “Proud Mary,” paying tribute to Tina Turner.
Jon Batiste honored Clarence Avant, known as “the Godfather of Black music,” with his performances of ”Ain’t No Sunshine” and “Lean On Me.”
The show also featured a special collaboration between country star Luke Combs and Tracy Chapman, as they performed Combs’ cover of Chapman’s hit song ”Fast Car.”
Towards the end of the night, Billy Joel took the stage to perform his first original song in 17 years, “Turn The Lights Back On.”
During his acceptance speech for the Dr. Dre Global Impact Award, rapper Jay-Z voiced his gratitude for the recognition.
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