The 2024 Grammy Awards made history and set new records. The ceremony did all that, while churning out standout pop culture moments.
Among them? Celine Dion making an appearance, Oprah Winfrey becoming an instant meme, Jay-Z calling out the Grammys and Luke Combs teaming with Tracy Chapman for a stirring duet of “Fast Car.” Plus, stars sported memorable red carpet looks, and Kelly Clarkson had the most adorable date tagging along.
Yes, the Grammys had a little bit of everything for everyone. Here’s a look at some of the most memorable moments that will have fans talking.
At this point, nothing Taylor Swift accomplishes should be considered a surprise. The “Cruel Summer” singer, who sent fans into a tizzy with the announcement she was releasing a new album while she accepted the best pop vocal album for “Midnights,” made Grammys history with her second award of the evening.
Swift won album of the year for “Midnights,” making her the first artist to win the coveted award four times. She previously won the award for “Fearless,” “1989” and “Folklore.” Swift has been nominated six times in total in her career in that category, tying her with Barbra Streisand for the most nominations by a female artist in that category.
It may seem hard to believe, but Miley Cyrus had never won a Grammy Award in her career — until this year. She won her first two Grammys Feb. 4, with her smash hit “Flowers” netting her record of the year and best pop solo performance.
“This award is amazing, but I really hope it doesn’t change anything because my life was beautiful yesterday,” Cyrus said in her acceptance speech for record of the year. “Not everyone in the world will get a Grammy but everyone in this world is spectacular, so please don’t think that this is important.”
Cyrus had been nominated for two other Grammys before this year’s ceremony: Once for best pop vocal album for “Bangerz” and once for album of the year for Lil Nas X’s “Montero.” She was featured on the song “Am I Dreaming.”
