The New York Times – Music:
Aficionados, and her fellow musicians, considered her one of the best living vocalists. But she chose not to seek a bigger spotlight.
Category: Grammy Awards
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The Weeknd Hits No. 1 for a Fifth Time With ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’
The New York Times – Music:
Boosted by physical sales and a Grammy performance, the album had the biggest week since Taylor Swift’s huge opening last year.
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Why We (Still) Think the Grammys Are Good Now
The New York Times – Music:
Big wins for Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar and Chappell Roan. Standout performances from Doechii and Sabrina Carpenter. A conversation about why the 2025 awards worked.
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How Beyoncé Finally Won Her Elusive Album of the Year Grammy
The New York Times – Music:
The Recording Academy has worked to reshape its voting pool, but the triumph of “Cowboy Carter” as album of the year can’t be traced to any one factor.
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Beyoncé, Grammy Underdog No More
The New York Times – Music:
After nearly 20 years and 99 nominations, the star’s album of the year win for “Cowboy Carter” ends a confounding chapter in the awards’ history.
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California Wildfires Relief Efforts Are Woven Into the Ceremony
The New York Times – Music:
The Grammys doubled as an awards ceremony and a fund-raising appeal. Trevor Noah, the host, opened the show by noting the devastation of the fires and the resilience of Los Angeles.
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2025 Grammys: Best and Worst Moments
The New York Times – Music:
Doechii and Chappell Roan brought dramatic performances and heartfelt speeches, new artists stole the spotlight and men took a back seat at the 67th annual awards.
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Grammys 2025 Takeaways: Beyoncé and Kendrick Lamar Take Top Awards
The New York Times – Music:
Beyoncé won album of the year for the first time for “Cowboy Carter,” while Lamar’s “Not Like Us” won both record of the year and song of the year.
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Beyoncé Finally Wins Album of the Year With ‘Cowboy Carter’
The New York Times – Music:
The superstar is the first Black woman to take the prize this century, and the fourth in Grammy history. It was her fifth nomination for the show’s top award.