Taylor Swift made history as she earned her fourth Album Of The Year after making the shock announcement that she will be releasing a new album on a night where Miley Cyrus also won big including her first ever win at the Grammy Awards 2024.
The 34-year-old hitmaker was presented the top honor at the end of the night for her album Midnights in a surprise appearance by music icon Celine Dion at the star-studded event which took place at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Sunday evening.
She beat out an impressive field including: Boygenius – The Record, Janelle Monáe – The Age of Pleasure, Jon Batiste – World Music Radio, Lana Del Rey – Did You Know That There’s a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd,Miley Cyrus – Endless Summer Vacation, Olivia Rodrigo – Guts, and SZA – SOS.
The big win made her the first person to ever win the top prize four times as she was previously tied with Stevie Wonder, Frank Sinatra, and Paul Simon for the record.
Taylor thanked her friends and many collaborators during her acceptance speech but one notable name which was missing was boyfriend Travis Kelce who will be playing in the Super Bowl next week.
Taylor Swift made history at the Grammy Awards 2024 as she earned her fourth Album Of The Year after making the shock announcement that she will be releasing a new album
The 34-year-old hitmaker was presented the top honor at the end of the night for her album Midnights
Taylor’s 11th studio album will be called The Tortured Poets Department and will be released on April 19
Miley Cyrus was one of the biggest winners of the night as she earned the coveted Record Of The Year and Best Pop Solo Performance for her hit track Flowers
She said: ‘I want to say. I get to work with one of my best friends who is not only one of my best friends, but also a once in a generation producer that’s Jack Antonoff. I’m so lucky. And my engineer, I want to say thank you to Sam Dew, sound wave.’
Taylor had pal Lana Del Rey join her on stage as she was also nominated in the top category and is also a collaborator with Jack Antonoff and made sure to praise the artist during her speech.
The A-lister continued: ‘ Lana Del Rey who is hiding, but I think so many female artists would not be where they are or have the inspiration without the work she has done. She is a legacy artist, a legend in her prime right now. I’m so lucky to know you went to be your friend.’
The star concluded her triumphant speech by expressing her love of music from the recording studio, to performing concerts around the world, and even earning major awards.
Taylor said: ‘ I would love to tell you that this is the best moment in my life, but I feel this happy when I finish a song or when I cracked the code to a bridge that I love, or when I am short-listing a music video, or when I am rehearsing with my dancers or my band or getting ready to go to Tokyo to play a show.
‘For me, the award is the work. All I want to do is keep being able to do this. I love it so much. It makes me so happy. It makes me unbelievably blown away that it makes some people happy who voted for this award too. All they want to do is keep doing this. So thank you so much for giving me the opportunity to do what I% love so much! Mind blown! Thank you so much!’
An hour-and-a-half before that the A-lister earned her milestone 13th Grammy Award on Sunday evening as she dropped a huge secret that she has been keeping from her Swifties for two years.
Taylor earned the coveted Best Pop Vocal Album for Midnights when she revealed some shocking news.
The moment was preceded by a surprise appearance by music icon Celine Dion at the star-studded event which took place at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Sunday evening
Taylor was completely shocked as her name was called
Taylor had pal Lana Del Rey join her on stage as she was also nominated in the top category and is also a collaborator with Jack Antonoff and made sure to praise the artist during her speech
She happily hugged technical engineer on the record Laura Sisk
Taylor thanked her friends and many collaborators during her acceptance speech but one notable name which was missing was boyfriend Travis Kelce who will be playing in the Super Bowl next week
She said: ‘I want to say. I get to work with one of my best friends who is not only one of my best friends, but also a once in a generation producer that’s Jack Antonoff. I’m so lucky’
The big win made her the first person to ever win the top prize four times as she was previously tied with Stevie Wonder, Frank Sinatra, and Paul Simon for the record
Taylor posed for a sweet snap with the icon Celine Dion backstage
The duo were also joined by Celine’s son Rene-Charles Angelil
She beat out heavy competition including: Ed Sheeran – – (Subtract)., Kelly Clarkson – Chemistry, Miley Cyrus – Endless Summer Vacation, and Olivia Rodrigo – Guts.
During her acceptance speech she said: ‘Okay, this is my 13th Grammy. [Cheers and applause] Which is my lucky number. I don’t know if I’ve ever told you that.
‘I want to say thank you to the members of the Recording Academy for voting this way, but I know that the way that the Recording Academy voted is a direct reflection of the passion of the fans. ‘
It was then where she dropped the secret news that she had been working on her secret 11th studio album.
She sent her fans into chaos as she said: ‘So I want to say thank you to the fans by telling you a secret that I have been keeping from you for the last two years, which is that my brand-new album comes out April 19th it’s called The Tortured Poets Department.
‘I’m going to go and post the cover right now backstage. Thank you, I love you! Thank you!’
Miley Cyrus was one of the biggest winners of the night as she earned the coveted Record Of The Year and Best Pop Solo Performance for her hit track Flowers.
The 31-year-old’s shining moment came toward the end of the night as she beat out an impressive field for Record Of The Year including: Billie Eilish – What Was I Made For? [From the Motion Picture “Barbie”], Boygenius – Not Strong Enough, Jon Batiste – Worship Olivia Rodrigo – Vampire, SZA – Kill Bill, Taylor Swift – Anti-Hero, and Victoria Monét – On My Mama.
An hour-and-a-half before that the A-lister earned her milestone 13th Grammy Award on Sunday evening as she dropped a huge secret that she has been keeping from her Swifties for two years
The 34-year-old hitmaker earned the coveted Best Pop Vocal Album for Midnights when she revealed the shocking news
The 34-year-old hitmaker earned the coveted Best Pop Vocal Album for Midnights when she revealed some shocking news
During her acceptance speech she said: ‘Okay, this is my 13th Grammy. [Cheers and applause] Which is my lucky number. I don’t know if I’ve ever told you that’
It was then where she dropped the secret news that she had been working on her secret 11th studio album as she said: ‘So I want to say thank you to the fans by telling you a secret that I have been keeping from you for the last two years, which is that my brand-new album comes out April 19th it’s called The Tortured Poets Department’
Taylor had a massive smile on her face as she earned the award
She was seated by fellow Jack Antonoff collaborator Lana Del Rey
During her acceptance speech she said: ‘All right. Thank you all so much. This award is amazing. But I really hope that it does not change anything. Because my life was beautiful yesterday. Not everyone in the world will get a Grammy, but everyone in this world a spectacular, so please don’t think that this is important.
‘Even though it’s very important, right, guys? We are very excited. I want to thank everyone who is standing on the stage. Tom, Tyler, Michael, Greg. Our teams, crush, Columbia.’
She went on to thank many people but notable omissions included dad Billy Ray Cyrus, sister Noah Cyrus, and brother Trace Cyrus.
Miley said: My mommy, my sister, my love. My main gaze, because look how good I look. Your wife, your fiance, all the people that we love. Thank you all so much.’
She then ended her grateful acceptance speech with a joke as she said: ‘I don’t think I forgot anyone, but I might have forgotten underwear. Bye.’
Earlier in the night Miley shocked as she beat out Taylor Swift to earn the first Grammy Award of the night which also happened to be her first ever win on music’s biggest night.
The Wrecking Ball singer triumphed in the Best Pop Solo Performance category for her hit track Flowers which was announced by fellow music megastar Mariah Carey.
She beat out the aforementioned Taylor who was nominated for Anti-Hero along with Billie Eilish – What Was I Made For? [From the Motion Picture “Barbie”], Doja Cat – Paint the Town Red, and Olivia Rodrigo – Vampire.
Miley Cyrus was one of the biggest winners of the night as she earned the coveted Record Of The Year and Best Pop Solo Performance for her hit track Flowers
The 31-year-old’s shining moment came toward the end of the night as she beat out an impressive field for Record Of The Year including: Billie Eilish – What Was I Made For? [From the Motion Picture “Barbie”], Boygenius – Not Strong Enough, Jon Batiste – Worship Olivia Rodrigo – Vampire, SZA – Kill Bill, Taylor Swift – Anti-Hero, and Victoria Monét – On My Mama
During her acceptance speech she said: ‘All right. Thank you all so much. This award is amazing. But I really hope that it does not change anything. Because my life was beautiful yesterday. Not everyone in the world will get a Grammy, but everyone in this world a spectacular, so please don’t think that this is important’
She was presented the honor by Meryl Streep and son-in-law Mark Ronson
Miley not only was in disbelief that she had won but was also presented the award by Mariah as she said: ‘This MC is going to stand by this emcee, because this is just too iconic. Oh, my god, I just got stuck in the rain and traffic and thought I was going to miss this moment and I could have missed the award, that’s fine, but not to Mariah Carey!
‘I just saw you at the Hollywood Bowl and it was everything. I got sat in my lucky number 3 seat, so there is a story you want to tell that sums up this moment and I was not going to tell it, but now Mariah is here. ‘
Miley went on to tell a sweet story about a little boy capturing a butterfly and how that relates to her.
One of the biggest awards of the night – Song Of The Year- went to Billie Eilish and her brother Finneas for What Was I Made For? which was featured on the soundtrack for top grossing film of 2023 Barbie.
Billie, 22, and her 26-year-old brother beat out quite the field including: Dua Lipa – Dance the Night (also from Barbie the Album), Jon Batiste – Butterfly, Lana Del Rey – A&W, Miley Cyrus – Flowers, Olivia Rodrigo – Vampire, SZA – Kill Bill, and Taylor Swift – Anti-Hero.
The hitmaker took to the podium to accept the honor as she recognized her fellow nominees by beginning her speech saying: ‘No, what? Oh, my god. No, whoops, yikes. Damn, that stupid, guys. I was looking at everyone’s faces and I leaned over and I was like not a chance! I just want to say everyone in this category, like — that was a crazy list of incredible people, incredible artists, incredible music!
‘I feel crazy right now. Damn, dude. I am shocked out of my balls. Thank you to the members of the Recording Academy. Thank you to my brother who is my best friend in the world and makes me the person I am today.’
Earlier in the night, Miley shocked as she beat out Taylor Swift to earn the first Grammy Award of the night
The 31-year-old singer triumphed in the Best Pop Solo Performance category for her hit track Flowers which was announced by fellow music megastar Mariah Carey
She beat out the aforementioned Taylor who was nominated for Anti-Hero along with Billie Eilish – What Was I Made For? [From the Motion Picture “Barbie”], Doja Cat – Paint the Town Red, and Olivia Rodrigo – Vampire
Miley not only was in disbelief that she had won but was also presented the award by Mariah as she said: ‘This MC is going to stand by this emcee, because this is just too iconic. Oh, my god, I just got stuck in the rain and traffic and thought I was going to miss this moment and I could have missed the award, that’s fine, but not to Mariah Carey!’
Miley sweetly thanked the Fantasy hitmaker as she received the honor
She finished her speech by talking about what an honor it was to be part of the film which earned 1.4billion in the box office.
Billie said: ‘Thank you to go to Greta Gerwig for making the best movie of the year. Thank you for Paul walker for having meeting where he said we should have a song on the soundtrack and he was like do you want to be on the Barbie soundtrack.
‘We are so lucky. We continue to be deeply, led deeply privileged lucky people. It’s hard to feel deserving ever, but we definitely don’t right now. We are very humble and grateful.’
She concluded her speech: ‘So there was a little boy that all he wanted for his birthday was a butterfly and so his parents gave him a butterfly net, and he was so excited. He went out in the sun and started swinging and swinging, but with no luck he sat down on the ground, he finally let go and he surrendered and he was okay that he was not going to capture this beautiful.
‘And right when he did is when the butterfly came and landed right on the tip of his nose. And this song Flowers is my butterfly. Thank you.’
One of the biggest awards of the night – Song Of The Year- went to Billie Eilish and her brother Finneas for What Was I Made For? which was featured on the soundtrack for top grossing film of 2023 Barbie.
The hitmaker took to the podium to accept the honor as she recognized her fellow nominees by beginning her speech saying: ‘No, what? Oh, my god. No, whoops, yikes. Damn, that stupid, guys. I was looking at everyone’s faces and I leaned over and I was like not a chance! I just want to say everyone in this category, like — that was a crazy list of incredible people, incredible artists, incredible music!’
She continued by saying: ‘I feel crazy right now. Damn, dude. I am shocked out of my balls. Thank you to the members of the Recording Academy. Thank you to my brother who is my best friend in the world and makes me the person I am today’
She finished her speech by talking about what an honor it was to be part of the film which earned 1.4billion in the box office
Singing legend Lionel Richie presented the siblings with the honor as Billie gave him a massive hug shortly after her name was announced
SZA was the most nominated artist coming into the event with nine as she even earned two prior to the gala airing but she hit the stage first when she took home Best R&B Song bringing her total to three.
The 34-year-old hitmaker – born Solána Imani Rowe – was presented the honor by controversial singer Lizzo as she showed up a little late to accept the honor but did recognize their longtime friendship.
She said: ‘I’m sorry. I’m out of breath, because I was changing, and then I took a shot and I ran here. But Lizzo and I have been friends since 2013, when we were both on a tiny tour together opening up in small rooms for like 100 people. And to be on the stage with her is so amazing. I’m so grateful. I would like to thank my parents, my mom and my dad. God, all of TDE, and my siblings at TDE.
‘To my godparents, to my niece! I’m sorry! I’m just really overwhelmed. You don’t really understand, I came really, really far and I can’t believe this is happening. Hi, Taylor. I’m just very grateful. And I am not an attractive Have a good evening!’
The second award of the evening was given to Karol G in the Best Música Urbana Album category for Mañana Será Bonito.
SZA was the most nominated artist coming into the event with nine as she even earned two prior to the gala airing but she hit the stage first when she took home Best R&B Song bringing her total to three
The 34-year-old hitmaker – born Solána Imani Rowe – was presented the honor by controversial singer Lizzo
She showed up a little late to accept the honor but did recognize their longtime friendship
She said: ‘I’m sorry. I’m out of breath, because I was changing, and then I took a shot and I ran here. But Lizzo and I have been friends since 2013, when we were both on a tiny tour together opening up in small rooms for like 100 people’
She concluded her speech saying: ‘To my godparents, to my niece! I’m sorry! I’m just really overwhelmed. You don’t really understand, I came really, really far and I can’t believe this is happening. Hi, Taylor. I’m just very grateful. And I am not an attractive Have a good evening!’
The second award of the evening was given to Karol G in the Best Música Urbana Album category for Mañana Será Bonito
The 32-year-old Columbian hitmaker beat out Rauw Alejandro – Saturno and Tainy – Data
She concluded her speech saying: ‘I’m super excited to be in front of so many legends that I admire and respect. And this is such a beautiful thing. My album has given me the best memories in my own life, my whole life. My fans that came and enjoyed my album, they are the motivation and inspiration and are here with me. Thank you so much. I promise you to give me you my best always. So thank you so much es Latina!’
The 32-year-old Columbian hitmaker beat out Rauw Alejandro – Saturno and Tainy – Data.
During her acceptance speech she said: ‘Hi, everybody! My name is Karol G! And I am from Colombia! And this is my first time at Grammys, and my first time holding my own Grammy. I’m super happy. I’m super nervous.
‘I’m super excited to be in front of so many legends that I admire and respect. And this is such a beautiful thing. My album has given me the best memories in my own life, my whole life. My fans that came and enjoyed my album, they are the motivation and inspiration and are here with me. Thank you so much. I promise you to give me you my best always. So thank you so much es Latina! ‘
Dua Lipa opened up the show with an energetic performance of new single Training Season.
She showcased her statuesque figure in a black sheer and leather look before getting into hit track Houdini.
Dua Lipa opened up the show with an energetic performance of new single Training Season
The talented star performed a daring move as she hung off of scaffolding
She showcased her statuesque figure in a black sheer and leather look before getting into hit track Houdini
Mariah Carey presented the first award of the night Best Pop Solo Performance
The singing legend received a standing ovation as she sported a shimmering gold number featuring a thigh-high split
She looked stunning as always
Meanwhile earlier in the day the red carpet kicked off bringing together some of the biggest musicians in the world.
Taylor Swift commanded attention in her black and white custom Schiaparelli Couture look – consisting of a strapless gown and gloves.
The now-14-time Grammy winner, 34, appeared to be wearing a coded look with the color scheme and clock choker – which had the time set as midnight.
Also joining Taylor on the Grammys best dressed list was Miley Cyrus, who wowed in her striking custom gold Maison Margiela look – consisting of a metal mesh dress and matching metal underwear.
The 66th Annual Grammy Awards red carpet kicked off on Sunday afternoon at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles
Taylor Swift commanded attention in her black and white custom Schiaparelli Couture look – consisting of a strapless gown and gloves
Taylor posed with Lana del Rey on the red carpet; the singers collaborated on Taylor’s Midnights album
Miley received six nominations for the 2024 Grammys, including Album of the Year and Song of the Year
Dua Lipa flashed skin in the look, which featured cut-out details along each hip
Dua Lipa looked like a disco diva in her plunging silver Courreges gown with Tiffany & Co. jewels as she brought mirror ball glamour for music’s biggest night.
Taylor brought her fashion A-game on the Grammys red carpet, sporting the custom Schiaparelli Couture white ruched gown, paired with black gloves and heels.
The frock had a corset top half, with ties on the back to cinch in the beautifully crafted frock by the fashion house.
The Midnights singer wore a number of necklaces, including a clock choker that had the time midnight on it, which appears to be coded.
Beyonce and husband Jay-Z brought their daughter Blue Ivy, 12, to the Grammys
Beyonce looked beautiful in her black studded jacket and mini skirt with a cowboy hat, rocking her platinum blonde tresses; pictured with Victoria Monet
Jay-Z was awarded the Dr. Dre Global Impact Award; he brought Blue up on stage with him to accept the award
Doja Cat wore a completely sheer gown that was also designed to have an incredibly low neckline – revealing her nipples
Olivia Rodrigo, 20, is wearing an archival Versace gown, specifically from 1995
Olivia’s vintage Versace gown was worn by supermodel Linda Evangelista in 1995 on the runway
Paris Jackson, the daughter of Michael Jackson, wowed in a cut-out black gown and strappy heels
Miley chose an eye-catching gold mesh gown by Maison Margiela, revealing her toned form beneath.
Chloe Bailey showcased her incredible figure in a gold and black one-shoulder cut-out gown while Heidi Klum flashed the flesh in a black and silver number
Kacey Musgraves looked leggy in a black strapless number with a thigh-high split
Lana del Rey looked incredible in a sheer black gown that had floral accents; she paired it with bow heels and a large bow in her hair
Ellie Goulding, Kelly Osbourne, Gracie Abrams and Janelle Monae chose black gowns, with Gracie choosing a crop top and skirt
Sofia Richie Grainge made her first red carpet appearance since her pregnancy announcement; pictured with husband Elliot Grainge, who is the founder and CEO oof 10K Projects record label and the son of Lucian Grainge, the chairman and CEO of Universal Music Group
Billy Joel arrived with wife Alexis Roderick and their daughters Della Rose, eight, and Remy Anne, six
Mark Ronson with his wife Grace Gummer, the daughter of Meryl Streep
Lainey Wilson, Jordin Sparks, Fantasia Barrino and Coi Leray wore eye-catching looks
Ice Spice chose a Baby Phat look, including a jean skirt and fur lined jean top
Billie Eilish with her brother FINNEAS on the red carpet; Billie wore a Barbie emblazoned bomber jacket in honor of her song What Was I Made For? which is from the Barbie movie soundtrack and nominated for multiple Grammys. She is wearing Chrome Hearts
Chrissy Teigen wore a black and pink rosette accented gown while posing on the red carpet husband with John Legend
Oprah Winfrey wore a black sequin knee-length dress; she did not walk the red carpet
Lizzo, who did not walk the red carpet, wore a black lace-up leather dress
The statement number was paired with gold metal underwear and dusty yellow hued pumps.
The former Disney star received six nominations for the 2024 Grammys, including Album of the Year and Song of the Year.
She won her first Grammy during Sunday’s show – Best Pop Solo performance – as well as a second Grammy – for Record of the Year.
Dua Lipa flashed skin in the silver Courreges gown, which featured cut-out details along each hip.
Kelly Clarkson wore an off-the-shoulder white gown with old Hollywood inspired tresses
boygenius wore coordinating looks on the red carpet; pictured from left to right: Phoebe Bridgers, Lucy Dacus and Julien Baker
Grammy nominee Madison Beer stunned in a strapless, white gown
Kat Graham wore an eye-catching look that featured an open torso
Christina Aguilera showed off her slim frame in a baby blue gown with her blonde hair brushed back
Paris Hilton glittered in a Reem Acra green and nude hued frock, featuring cut-out details along the side of her torso
Niecy Nash with wife Jessica Betts on the red carpet
Victoria Monet dazzled in a copper hued corset gown; Victoria is wearing Versace
Victoria and daughter Hazel, two, wore coordinating looks; Victoria with partner John Gaines and their daughter Hazel
She paired the custom Courreges gown with Tiffany & Co. jewels. She is wearing the Tiffany & Co necklace in platinum and 18K yellow gold with an unenhanced orange sapphire of over 23 carats, unenhanced Umba and padparadscha sapphires, orange sapphires, rubellites and diamonds from the 2023 Tiffany Blue Book Collection.
Dua also wore a matching bracelet in platinum and 18K yellow gold with unenhanced padparadscha sapphires of over 11 total carats and diamonds from the 2023 Tiffany Blue Book Collection and a ring in platinum and 18K yellow gold with an unenhanced esteemed Sri Lankan sapphire of over 7 carats and diamonds and from the 2023 Tiffany Blue Book Collection.
Beyonce and husband Jay-Z brought their daughter Blue Ivy, 12, to the Grammys. They did not pose on the red carpet.
Beyonce looked beautiful in her black studded jacket and mini skirt with a cowboy hat, rocking her platinum blonde tresses.
Laverne Cox chose a red patent gown and coordinating heels
Kylie Minogue dazzled in her custom red Dolce & Gabbana look while Jameela Jamil arrived looking glamorous in a red gown and matching lipstick on her pout
The British actress, 37, arrived with her longtime partner, musician James Blake
Kelly pictured with her partner, Slipknot DJ Sid Wilson
Country star Zach Bryan was in all black while accompanied by girlfriend Brianna Chickenfry
Peso Pluma with girlfriend Nicki Nicole; both are wearing Louis Vuitton
Calvin Harris and wife Vick Hope made their debut as a married couple on the Grammys red carpet; they wed in September
David Guetta with pregnant girlfriend Jessica Ledon; they announced the baby news in November
Lenny Kravitz looked dashing in a sheer top and fitted bottoms for a striking look
Slipnot seen posing on the carpet at the Grammys
Jay-Z was awarded the Dr. Dre Global Impact Award; he brought Blue up on stage with him to accept the award.
Doja Cat wore a completely sheer gown that was also designed to have an incredibly low neckline – revealing her nipples.
Olivia Rodrigo, 20, looked incredible in a white, crystal embellished frock; she is wearing an archival Versace gown, specifically from 1995.