Los Angeles: The 2025 Grammy Awards were held in Los Angeles, celebrating the best in music over the past year. The star-studded evening saw Beyoncé making history as the first Black woman to win a Grammy in a country music category, while Kendrick Lamar dominated the night, securing trophies in the major categories of Record and Song of the Year. Newcomer Chappell Roan took home the prestigious Best New Artist award, marking a significant achievement in her career.
Beyoncé’s triumph extended beyond the country music category, where she also won Best Country Album for Cowboy Carter. The night also saw notable victories from Sabrina Carpenter, Billie Eilish, and Shakira, alongside the highly anticipated return of The Weeknd to the Grammy stage after a three-year boycott.
The 2025 Grammys were not without controversy, as rapper Ye, formerly known as Kanye West and his partner Bianca Censori made a splash on the red carpet, but were escorted out due to arriving uninvited.
Below is the full list of winners across multiple categories:
Record of the Year
Not Like Us – Kendrick Lamar
Album of the Year
Cowboy Carter – Beyoncé
Song of the Year
Not Like Us – Kendrick Lamar
Best New Artist
Chappell Roan
Best Pop Solo Performance
Espresso – Sabrina Carpenter
Best Pop Duo/Group Performance
Die with a Smile – Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars
Best Pop Vocal Album
Short n’ Sweet – Sabrina Carpenter
Best Country Solo Performance
It Takes a Woman – Chris Stapleton
Best Country Album
Cowboy Carter – Beyoncé
Best Rock Album
Hackney Diamonds – The Rolling Stones
Best Metal Performance
Mea Culpa (Ah! Ça Ira!) – Gojira
Best R&B Performance
Made for Me (Live on BET) – Muni Long
Best Rap Performance
Not Like Us – Kendrick Lamar
Best R&B Song
Saturn – SZA
Best Rap Song
Not Like Us – Kendrick Lamar
Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album
Visions – Norah Jones
Best Comedy Album
The Dreamer – Dave Chappelle
Best Music Video
Not Like Us – Kendrick Lamar
Best Music Film
American Symphony – Jon Batiste
The 2025 Grammys marked a historic and memorable night in music, with the Recording Academy recognising the diversity and depth of talent across genres. As the dust settles, artists, fans, and industry experts alike will reflect on the impactful performances and achievements that made the evening unforgettable.