Grammys 2024: Taylor Swift makes history with Album of the Year win, Celine Dion brings crowd to its feet and the list of the night's winners

Taylor Swift accepts the Grammy for Album of the Year.
Taylor Swift accepts the Grammy for Album of the Year. (Valerie Macon/AFP via Getty Images)
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The 66th annual Grammy Awards took place at Crypto.com Arena in downtown Los Angeles on Sunday, where women reigned supreme on music's biggest night.

Taylor Swift made history, taking home Album of the Year for Midnights, her fourth win in the category. Miley Cyrus brought down the house with her performance of "Flowers," two hours before winning Record of the Year. Victoria Monét was crowned Best New Artist while Billie Eilish and Finneas's "What Was I Made For," from the Barbie soundtrack, won Song of the Year.

This year's Grammy Awards brought out several private artists for memorable moments onstage. Tracy Chapman made a rare appearance with Luke Combs to perform "Fast Car." At age 80, Joni Mitchell performed for the first time at the Grammys with an emotional rendition of "Both Sides Now." Plus, Celine Dion's surprise appearance as she battles stiff-person syndrome brought the starry crowd to its feet.

Our live coverage has ended. See below for a full recap of the night's winners and key moments.

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  • Billy Joel performs his first new song in 17 years

    Piano man Billy Joel performed "Turn the Lights Back On," his first new song in 17 years. To close out the show, he returned to perform "You May Be Right."

    US musician Billy Joel performs on stage during the 66th Annual Grammy Awards at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on February 4, 2024. (Photo by Valerie Macon / AFP) (Photo by VALERIE MACON/AFP via Getty Images)
    Billy Joel performs at the Grammys. (VALERIE MACON/AFP via Getty Images)
  • Taylor Swift wins Album of the Year for a record-breaking fourth time

    Taylor Swift is the first artist in history to win Album of the Year four times, breaking her tie with Frank Sinatra, Paul Simon and Stevie Wonder. She announced a new album during her acceptance speech earlier in the telecast.

    US singer-songwriter Taylor Swift accepts the Best Pop Vocal Album award for
    Taylor Swift with her Grammy for Album of the Year. (VALERIE MACON/AFP via Getty Images)
  • Celine Dion makes a surprise appearance to present the Album of the Year award

    Celine Dion appeared as a surprise presenter for the final award of the night.

    In 2022, Dion was diagnosed with stiff person syndrome, a rare neurological disorder that causes muscle stiffness and spasms. A documentary about her experience with the condition is currently in the works.

    "When I say that I'm happy to be here, I really mean it from my heart," Dion said to thunderous applause. Diana Ross and Sting presented her with the Album of the Year award 27 years ago.

    Celine Dion.
    Celine Dion onstage at the Grammys. (Christopher Polk/Billboard via Getty Images)
  • Album of the Year

    World Music Radio, Jon Batiste

    The Record, boygenius

    Endless Summer Vacation, Miley Cyrus

    Did You Know That There’s a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd, Lana Del Rey

    The Age of Pleasure, Janelle Monáe

    Guts, Olivia Rodrigo

    Midnights, Taylor Swift

    SOS, SZA

  • Record of the Year

    “Worship,” Jon Batiste

    “Not Strong Enough,” boygenius

    “Flowers,” Miley Cyrus

    “What Was I Made For?” from Barbie, Billie Eilish

    “On My Mama,” Victoria Monét

    “Vampire,” Olivia Rodrigo

    “Anti-Hero,” Taylor Swift

    “Kill Bill,” SZA

  • Victoria Monét's inspirational speech was 15 years in the making

    Victoria Monet accepts the Best New Artist award on stage during the 66th Annual Grammy Awards at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on February 4, 2024.
    Victoria Monet accepts the Best New Artist award. (Valerie Macon / AFP via Getty Images)

    The "On My Mama" singer's nominations this year were her first as a recording artist as she made the transition from hit songwriter to Best New Artist winner.

    "My roots have been growing underneath ground, unseen for so long and I feel like today I'm sprouting, finally above ground," Monét said.

  • Best New Artist

    Gracie Abrams

    Fred again..

    Ice Spice

    Jelly Roll

    Coco Jones

    Noah Kahan

    Victoria Monét

    The War and Treaty

  • Joni Mitchell charms with a performance of one of her hits

    The iconic singer, who just turned 80 years old, performed "Both Sides Now" to raucous applause. Brandi Carlile introduced her as the "matriarch of imagination" and "my hero and yours." Host Trevor Noah then handed Mitchell the Grammy Award for Best Folk Album.

    Canadian-US singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell (C) and US singer-songwriter Brandi Carlile (R) perform on stage during the 66th Annual Grammy Awards at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on February 4, 2024. (Photo by Valerie Macon / AFP) (Photo by VALERIE MACON/AFP via Getty Images)
    Joni Mitchell makes her performing debut at the Grammys. (Valerie Macon / AFP) (Photo by VALERIE MACON/AFP via Getty Images)
  • Billie Eilish "shocked" by big win

    Billie Eilish and Finneas O'Connell accept the Song of the Year award for
    Billie Eilish and Finneas O'Connell accept the Song of the Year award for "What Was I Made For?" from Lionel Ritchie. (Valerie Macon / AFP via Getty Images)

    The singer thought there was "not a chance" she and Finneas would beat out artists like Taylor Swift, Miley Cyrus and SZA in the Song of the Year category.

    "That was a crazy list of incredible people, incredible artists, incredible music," Eilish said onstage. "I feel crazy right now... I'm shocked out of my balls." The Grammy winner thanked Barbie director Greta Gerwig "for making the best movie of the year."

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  • Song of the Year

    “A&W,” Jack Antonoff, Lana Del Rey and Sam Dew, songwriters (Lana Del Rey)

    “Anti-Hero,” Jack Antonoff and Taylor Swift, songwriters (Taylor Swift)

    “Butterfly,” Jon Batiste and Dan Wilson, songwriters (Jon Batiste)

    “Dance the Night” (From “Barbie: The Album”) Caroline Ailin, Dua Lipa, Mark Ronson and Andrew Wyatt, songwriters (Dua Lipa)

    “Flowers,” Miley Cyrus, Gregory Aldae Hein and Michael Pollack, songwriters (Miley Cyrus)

    “Kill Bill,” Rob Bisel, Carter Lang and Solána Rowe, songwriters (SZA)

    “Vampire,” Daniel Nigro and Olivia Rodrigo, songwriters (Olivia Rodrigo)

    “What Was I Made For?” from “Barbie,” Billie Eilish O’Connell and Finneas O’Connell, songwriters (Billie Eilish)

  • Jay-Z wins the Global Impact Award

    Jay-Z received the Dr. Dre Global Impact Award. His wife, Beyoncé, congratulated him before he took the stage with their daughter Blue Ivy.

    In his speech, he affirmed his passion for the Recording Academy, but urged them to "get it right" when selecting winners. "I don't want to embarrass this young lady, but she has more Grammys than anyone but never won Album of the Year," he said about Beyoncé.

    US rapper Jay-Z (L) accepts the Dr. Dre Global Impact Award alongside his daughter Blue Ivy on stage during the 66th Annual Grammy Awards at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on February 4, 2024. (Photo by Valerie Macon / AFP) (Photo by VALERIE MACON/AFP via Getty Images)
    Jay-Z accepts the Dr. Dre Global Impact Award alongside his daughter Blue Ivy. (VALERIE MACON/AFP via Getty Images)
  • 'In Memoriam' segment brings audience members to their feet

    The "In Memoriam" segment of this year's Grammys celebrated life with tribute performances that began slowly and soulfully, then had viewers singing and dancing along.

    Stevie Wonder honored Tony Bennett with a profound performance of "For Once in My Life" and "The Best Is Yet to Come."

    Stevie Wonder pays tribute to Tony Bennett during the 66th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
    Stevie Wonder pays tribute to Tony Bennett at the Grammys. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

    Then Annie Lennox memorialized Sinéad O'Connor with a heartfelt rendition of "Nothing Compares 2 U."

    Scottish singer-songwriter Annie Lennox (L) performs on stage during the 66th Annual Grammy Awards at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on February 4, 2024. (Photo by Valerie Macon / AFP) (Photo by VALERIE MACON/AFP via Getty Images)
    Scottish singer-songwriter Annie Lennox performs during the "In Memoriam" segment. (Valerie Macon / AFP) (Photo by VALERIE MACON/AFP via Getty Images)

    Jon Batiste paid tribute to the influence of music executive Clarence Avant with an upbeat production of "Ain't No Sunshine," "Lean on Me" and "Optimistic."

    Jon Batiste performs onstage at the 66th Annual GRAMMY Awards held at Crypto.com Arena on February 4, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Christopher Polk/Billboard via Getty Images)
    Jon Batiste. (Photo by Christopher Polk/Billboard via Getty Images)

    The grand finale was a tribute to Tina Turner. Powerhouse Fantasia Barrino delivered a high-energy performance, dancing through the audience and inviting other artists like Dua Lipa to dance along.

    Fantasia Barrino performs a tribute to Tina Turner during the 66th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
    Fantasia Barrino performs a tribute to Tina Turner at the Grammys. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
  • Taylor Swift delivers on her promise

    Here's the album cover for the pop star's forthcoming release, The Tortured Poets Department.

  • Taylor Swift announces new album while accepting her 13th Grammy Award

    Though many fans were expecting the pop star to announce a rerecording of one of her previous albums, Taylor Swift instead revealed that she has a brand new album in the works. It's set to be released on April 19.

    "It's called The Tortured Poets Department," she said during her acceptance speech for Best Pop Vocal Album. "I'm going to go and post the cover right now backstage."

    Los Angeles, CA - February 04: Taylor Swift at the 66th Grammy Awards held at the Crypto.com Arena  in Los Angeles, CA, Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
    Taylor Swift accepting the award for Best Pop Vocal Album. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
  • Best Pop Vocal Album

    Chemistry, Kelly Clarkson

    Endless Summer Vacation, Miley Cyrus

    Guts, Olivia Rodrigo

    - (Subtract), Ed Sheeran

    Midnights, Taylor Swift

  • Olivia Rodrigo performs “Vampire” — and has Taylor Swift singing along

    Olivia Rodrigo performs onstage during the 66th GRAMMY Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 04, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.
    Olivia Rodrigo performs "Vampire" at the Grammys. (Amy Sussman/Getty Images)

    No bad blood here. Despite speculation the two may have some sort of beef, Swift was on her feet as Rodrigo belted out her Grammy-nominated song.

  • Best R&B Song

    “Angel,” Halle Bailey, Theron Feemster and Coleridge Tillman, songwriters (Halle)

    “Back to Love,” Darryl Andrew Farris, Robert Glasper and Alexandra Isley, songwriters (Robert Glasper Featuring SiR and Alex Isley)

    “ICU,” Darhyl Camper Jr., Courtney Jones, Raymond Komba and Roy Keisha Rockette, songwriters (Coco Jones)

    ”On My Mama,” Dernst Emile II, Jeff Gitelman, Victoria Monét, Kyla Moscovich, Jamil Pierre and Charles Williams, songwriters (Victoria Monét)

    “Snooze,” Kenny B. Edmonds, Blair Ferguson, Khris Riddick-Tynes, Solána Rowe and Leon Thomas, songwriters (SZA)

  • Miley Cyrus delivers a high-energy performance of "Flowers"

    Moments after securing her first Grammy, the singer urged the audience to sing along with her for an enthusiastic performance of her chart-topper.

    LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 04: (FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY) Miley Cyrus performs onstage during the 66th GRAMMY Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 04, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images)
    Miley Cyrus performs "Flowers" after winning her first Grammy. (Amy Sussman/Getty Images)
  • Best Country Album

    “Rolling Up the Welcome Mat,” Kelsea Ballerini

    “Brothers Osborne,” Brothers Osborne

    “Zach Bryan,” Zach Bryan

    “Rustin’ in the Rain,” Tyler Childers

    “Bell Bottom Country,” Lainey Wilson

  • SZA lights up the stage with fire and swordplay

    SZA, who leads the Grammys with nine nominations, performed "Snooze" and "Kill Bill."

    Los Angeles, CA - February 04: SZA at the 66th Grammy Awards held at the Crypto.com Arena  in Los Angeles, CA, Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
    SZA performs at the 66th annual Grammy Awards .(Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
  • Best Música Urbana Album

    “Saturno,” Rauw Alejandro

    "Mañana Será Bonito,” Karol G

    “Data,” Tainy

  • Tracy Chapman makes a surprise appearance to perform "Fast Car"

    After Luke Combs' country cover of her 1988 song "Fast Car" led to a huge resurgence, Tracy Chapman returned to the spotlight to perform a duet onstage with him. Variety first reported the surprise appearance.

    LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 04: (L-R) Tracy Chapman and Luke Combs perform onstage during the 66th GRAMMY Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 04, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)
    Tracy Chapman and Luke Combs perform "Fast Car." (Kevin Winter/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)
  • Miley Cyrus wins her first Grammy

    The singer won the Grammy for Best Pop Solo Performance for her song "Flowers." During her acceptance speech, she told a sweet story about a boy who gave up chasing a butterfly, only for it to immediately land on his nose. "This song, 'Flowers,' is my butterfly," Cyrus said.

    LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 04: Miley Cyrus (R) accepts the Best Pop Solo Performance award for “Flowers” from Mariah Carey onstage during the 66th GRAMMY Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 04, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)
    Miley Cyrus accepts the Best Pop Solo Performance award for “Flowers” from Mariah Carey. (Kevin Winter/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)
  • Best Pop Solo Performance

    “Flowers,” Miley Cyrus

    “Paint the Town Red,” Doja Cat

    “What Was I Made For?” from Barbie, Billie Eilish

    “Vampire,” Olivia Rodrigo

    “Anti-Hero,” Taylor Swift

  • Dua Lipa opens the ceremony

    The pop star gave us everything with a performance of her new songs "Training Season" and "Houdini," as well as "Dance the Night," which is nominated for two Grammys.

    LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 04: (FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY) Dua Lipa performs onstage during the 66th GRAMMY Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 04, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by JC Olivera/WireImage)
    Dua Lipa performs onstage during the Grammys. (JC Olivera/WireImage)
  • Killer Mike detained by police, escorted away in handcuffs

    Upsetting the Barbz (Minaj's loyal fanbase) seems to be the least of Killer Mike's problems. According to a video obtained by The Hollywood Reporter's Chris Gardner, the rapper was taken away in handcuffs at Crypto.com Arena after winning three Grammys during the pre-show ceremony.

    A police spokesman tells the AP that Killer Mike's detainment stemmed from an altercation inside the arena around 4 p.m. PT.

    Read more on Killer Mike's arrest from Variety

  • Nicki Minaj fans furious as she's mistakenly announced as a Grammy winner on social media

    The Recording Academy announced the wrong winner of Best Rap Song on X, formerly Twitter. In a now-deleted post, it was stated that Nicki Minaj and Ice Spice's "Barbie World" (from the Barbie soundtrack) won. However, it was correctly revealed on the Academy's YouTube channel Killer Mike's "Scientists & Engineers" took home the award. Minaj has been nominated for 12 Grammys, but has never won.

  • SZA, the most nominated artist, is off to a hot start with two wins ahead of show

    SZA, Billie Eilish and Finneas, Barbie the Album, Dave Chappelle and Michelle Obama are early winners as more than 50 Grammys are handed out prior to the telecast. Jack Antonoff won Producer of the Year, Non-Classical. He worked with Swift (Midnights) and Lana Del Rey (Did You Know That There’s A Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd) who are both up of Album of the Year.