Between Taylor Swift’s record breaking win and memorable performances from artists like Dua Lipa and Stevie Wonder, this year’s Grammys were an unforgettable experience!
1. Dua Lipa Opens the Show
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Dua Lipa opened the show with a performance of her songs “Training Season” and “Houdini”. She rocked the stage with her background dancers swinging on a massive geometrical shape as well as dancing the night away. It set the tone perfectly for the rest of the night!
2. Taylor Swift Breaks the Record
Taylor Swift accepting her historic four Album of the Year wins at the #GRAMMYs . pic.twitter.com/9dShZGArbY
— Z A N A 〄 (@ZanaHajiSaid) February 5, 2024
Taylor Swift took home her fourth Best Album of the Year award, making her the only person to win the award four times. While on stage accepting this award, she also announced her newest album The Tortured Poet’s Department. All in all it was a massive night for the singer!
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3. Miley Cyrus Wins Her First Grammy
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Miley Cyrus won her not only her first Grammy for her record, Flowers, but also took home a second. The star has been nominated eight times previously for other records such as Bangerz as well as Party In The USA. After winning, the star gave an amazing performance of the song congratulating herself for taking home the win.
This is the kind of picture that a queen is going to reference for a Night of a Thousand Miley Cyrus runway — like it is SO glamorous and will 100% be a staple in Miley’s iconography pic.twitter.com/SKaGNSXAbK
— belakboy (@itsbelakboy) February 5, 2024
4. Jay-Z’s Speech about Beyonce
My takeaway from the end of jay z’s speech isn’t to keep going bc one day they’ll have to give you what you’re owed, but to keep going as not to betray your own heart
they may never give you your things, and a part of you has to be ok with that
— Mankaprr (@Mankaprr) February 5, 2024
Jay-Z took home the Dr. Dre Global Impact Award last night and gave a memorable speech. Jay-Z, famous for boycotting the Grammys because they did not nominate DMX in 1998, called out the Grammys in how they nominate and chose winners. Joined on stage with his daughter Blue Ivy, Jay-Z talked about how Beyonce has the most Grammys out of any artist and still has not won album of the year. He commented how that made no sense in comparison with their own metrics. It was very moving to see an artist speak up for not only himself, but also their wife.
5. Joni Mitchells Performance
Congratulations to Joni, @brandicarlile, members of the Joni Jam, and the entire Joni family as AT NEWPORT takes home the GRAMMY for Best Folk Album! A remarkable 10th win for Joni—can’t wait for her performance tonight!
Photos by Emma McIntyre pic.twitter.com/byftS7YU3S
— Joni Mitchell (@jonimitchell) February 5, 2024
Joni Mitchell made her debut performance this year. Famous for songs such as “Big Yellow Taxi” and “Got Till It’s Gone”, Joni Mitchell took the stage to sing her powerful ballad “Both Sides, Now” with powerful singer Brandi Carlile. Joni’s performance was incredibly inspiring to many of the stars in the audience but also the people watching at home.
6. Celine Dion Makes An Appearance
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Celine Dion has been very transparent with her struggle against stiff person syndrome, a rare autoimmune disorder which affects speech, mobility, and vision. Fans and celebs alike were thrilled to see her make an appearance last night, even earning a standing ovation after taking the stage. She was there to present the Album of the Year award and gave a moving speech right before saying that she was grateful to be there.
7. Tracy Chapman Sings “Fast Car”
Tracy Chapman is the first Black woman in history to have the sole songwriting credit on a #1 country hit, when Luke Combs’ cover of her 1988 song “Fast Car” hit the top of the chart last year. pic.twitter.com/DomxtgdyyI
— Eric Alper 🎧 (@ThatEricAlper) February 5, 2024
Joni Mitchell was not the only one making an appearance, the singer Tracy Chapman appeared on stage as well performing her hit song “Fast Car” with fellow singer Luke Combs. Combs had recently covered the song pushing it back into the charts and we are so happy he did! Tracy Chapman has not performed live for many years so it was a joy to see her rocking the stage once again.
8. Trevor Noah Pokes Fun at NFL Comments
💬 | Trevor Noah on Taylor Swift and the NFL in his opening monologue #GRAMMYs
“I think it’s so unfair how NFL fans have been complaining about the cameras cutting to Taylor Swift. Let her live … Every time Taylor is mentioned, I’m going to cut to someone who played football.” pic.twitter.com/0V4n5HJPjV
— Taylor Swift News (@TSwiftNZ) February 5, 2024
Trevor Noah was the host of this year’s ceremony. After Taylor Swift had been the butt of the joke at the Golden Globes, Trevor Noah decided to turn that back around. He poked fun at the outrage that some NFL fans had about the camera cutting to Taylor Swift during Travis Kelce’s games by saying that everytime Swift was mentioned, the camera would cut to a former NFL player, then cutting to Terry Cruz who seemed quite surprised to have the attention focused on him.
9. Lizzo and Sza Celebrate
A moment! @sza @lizzo #GRAMMYs pic.twitter.com/h6DJ0xPGOw
— Recording Academy / GRAMMYs (@RecordingAcad) February 5, 2024
Sza took home more than one Grammy last night. Lizzo presented her the award for Best R&B Song for her single “Snooze” and when Sza arrived on stage they shared a heartfelt moment between the two. Sza even commemorated her long time friendship with her fellow artist. Talk about besties!
10. Stevie Wonder Honors Tony Bennet
That duet Stevie Wonder was just able pull off with a posthumous Tony Bennet was amazing.
— SmokelyCarmichael (@DeuceSkywalker) February 5, 2024
Stevie Wonder opened the In Memoriam section of the ceremony with a tribute to his longtime friend Tony Bennet. Wonder sang his own song, “For Once In My Life” as he shared the stage with his friend one last time. The two singers were friends and collaborators for many years and it was great to see him be able to honor the legend Tony Bennet.