Grammy Awards 2025: Winners, Nominations & Highlights

What is Grammy Awards?

Grammy Awards, also known as the Grammy or Grammys, are prestigious awards presented annually by the Recording Academy to recognize outstanding achievement in the music industry. They are widely regarded as one of the highest honors in the music world, celebrating artistic excellence and technical skill across various genres and categories.

The awards were first held in 1959 and have since become a global symbol of musical achievement. The Grammys are awarded in numerous categories, including genres like pop, rock, classical, jazz, country, and hip hop, among others.

The 67th Annual Grammy Awards in 2025 was a grand celebration of musical excellence, recognizing the best talents across various genres. With a star-studded lineup of performances and a competitive list of nominations, the event lived up to its reputation as the biggest night in music. Covers everything from the Grammy winners 2025, Grammy nominations 2025, and the best performances to where and how to watch the Grammys 2025.

Grammy Winners 2025

Grammy Winners 2025: Kendrick Lamar Leads With Five Wins for ‘Not Like Us,’ Beyoncé and Charli XCX Take Home Three Each

Who would’ve thought rap beef could’ve been such a catalyst for community? 

From diss track to record and song of the year, Kendrick Lamar went home the biggest winner at the 2025 Grammy Awards with “Not Like Us” – which took aim at Drake – earning a total of five wins: song of the year, record of the year, best rap song, best rap performance, and best music video. In the record of the year category, Lamar beat out the Beatles for “Now And Then,” Beyoncé for “Texas Hold ‘Em,” Charli XCX for “360,” Billie Eilish for “Birds of a Feather,” Sabrina Carpenter for “Espresso,” Taylor Swift featuring Post Malone for “Fortnight,” and Chappell Roan for “Good Luck, Babe!”

“We gonna dedicate this one to the city,” Lamar said in his first acceptance speech for record of the year. “This is my neck of the woods, have held me down since a young pup. Since I was in the studio, scrapping to write the best raps and all that.”

1. “Now and Then”
   The Beatles
2. “Texas Hold ‘Em”
   Beyoncé
3. “Espresso”
   Sabrina Carpenter
4. “360”
   Charli XCX
5. “Birds of a Feather”
   Billie Eilish
6. “Not Like Us”
   Kendrick Lamar (WINNER)
7. “Good Luck, Babe!”
   Chappell Roan
8. “Fortnight”
   Taylor Swift Featuring Post Malone

ALBUM OF THE YEAR

1. “New Blue Sun”
   André 3000
2. “Cowboy Carter”
   Beyoncé (WINNER)
3. “Short n’ Sweet”
   Sabrina Carpenter
4. “Brat”
   Charli XCX
5. “Djesse Vol. 4”
   Jacob Collier
6. “Hit Me Hard and Soft”
   Billie Eilish
7. “The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess”
   Chappell Roan
8. “The Tortured Poets Department”
   Taylor Swift

SONG OF THE YEAR

1. “A Bar Song (Tipsy)”
   Sean Cook, Jerrel Jones, Joe Kent, Chibueze Collins Obinna, Nevin Sastry & Mark Williams, songwriters
   (Shaboozey)
2. “Birds of a Feather”
   Billie Eilish O’Connell & Finneas, songwriters (Billie Eilish)
3. “Die With a Smile”
   Dernst Emile II, James Fauntleroy, Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars & Andrew Watt, songwriters (Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars)
4. “Fortnight”
   Jack Antonoff, Austin Post & Taylor Swift, songwriters
   (Taylor Swift Featuring Post Malone)
5. “Good Luck, Babe!”
   Kayleigh Rose Amstutz, Daniel Nigro & Justin Tranter, songwriters (Chappell Roan)
6. “Not Like Us” (WINNER)
   Kendrick Lamar, songwriter (Kendrick Lamar)
7. “Please Please Please”
   Amy Allen, Jack Antonoff & Sabrina Carpenter, songwriters (Sabrina Carpenter)
8. “Texas Hold ‘Em”
   Brian Bates, Beyoncé, Elizabeth Lowell Boland, Megan Bülow, Nate Ferraro & Raphael Saadiq, songwriters (Beyoncé)

BEST NEW ARTIST

1. Benson Boone
2. Sabrina Carpenter
3. Doechii
4. Khruangbin
5. Raye
6. Chappell Roan (WINNER)
7. Shaboozey
8. Teddy Swims

PRODUCER OF THE YEAR (NON-CLASSICAL)

1. Alissia
2. Dernst “D’Mile” Emile II
3. Ian Fitchuk
4. Mustard
5. Daniel Nigro (WINNER)

SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR (NON-CLASSICAL)

1. Jessi Alexander
2. Amy Allen (WINNER)
3. Edgar Barrera
4. Jessie Jo Dillon
5. Raye

BEST POP SOLO PERFORMANCE

1. “Bodyguard”
   Beyoncé
2. “Espresso”
   Sabrina Carpenter (WINNER)
3. “Apple”
   Charli xcx
4. “Birds of a Feather”
   Billie Eilish
5. “Good Luck, Babe!”
   Chappell Roan

BEST POP DUO/GROUP PERFORMANCE

1. “Us”
   Gracie Abrams Featuring Taylor Swift
2. “Levii’s Jeans”
   Beyoncé Featuring Post Malone
3. “Guess”
   Charli XCX & Billie Eilish
4. “The Boy Is Mine”
   Ariana Grande, Brandy & Monica
5. “Die With a Smile”
   Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars (WINNER)

BEST POP VOCAL ALBUM

1. “Short n’ Sweet”
   Sabrina Carpenter (WINNER)
2. “Hit Me Hard and Soft”
   Billie Eilish
3. “Eternal Sunshine”
   Ariana Grande
4. “The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess”
   Chappell Roan
5. “The Tortured Poets Department”
   Taylor Swift

BEST DANCE/ELECTRONIC RECORDING

1. “She’s Gone, Dance On”
   Disclosure
2. “Loved”
   Four Tet
3. “Leavemealone”
   Fred Again & Baby Keem
4. “Neverender”
   Justice & Tame Impala (WINNER)
5. “Witchy”
   Kaytranada Featuring Childish Gambino

BEST DANCE POP RECORDING

1. “Make You Mine”
   Madison Beer
2. “Von Dutch”
   Charli XCX (WINNER)
3. “L’Amour de Ma Vie [Over Now Extended Edit]”
   Billie Eilish
4. “Yes, And?”
   Ariana Grande
5. “Got Me Started”
   Troye Sivan

BEST DANCE/ELECTRONIC ALBUM

1. “Brat”
   Charli XCX (WINNER)
2. “Three”
   Four Tet
3. “Hyperdrama”
   Justice
4. “Timeless”
   Kaytranada
5. “Telos”
   Zedd

BEST REMIXED RECORDING

1. “Alter Ego – Kaytranada Remix”
   Kaytranada, remixer (Doechii Featuring JT)
2. “A Bar Song (Tipsy) [Remix]”
   David Guetta, remixer (Shaboozey & David Guetta)
3. “Espresso (Mark Ronson x FNZ Working Late Remix)”
   FNZ & Mark Ronson, remixers (Sabrina Carpenter) (WINNER)
4. “Jah Sees Them – Amapiano Remix”
   Alexx Antaeus, Footsteps & MrMyish, remixers (Julian Marley & Antaeus)
5. “Von Dutch”
   A.G. Cook, remixer (Charli xcx & A.G. Cook Featuring Addison Rae)

BEST TRADITIONAL POP VOCAL ALBUM

1. À Fleur De Peau
   Cyrille Aimée
2. Visions
   Norah Jones (WINNER)
3. Good Together
   Lake Street Dive
4. Impossible Dream
   Aaron Lazar
5. Christmas Wish
   Gregory Porter

BEST ROCK PERFORMANCE

1. “Now and Then”
   The Beatles (WINNER)
2. “Beautiful People (Stay High)”
   The Black Keys
3. “The American Dream Is Killing Me”
   Green Day
4. “Gift Horse”
   Idles
5. “Dark Matter”
   Pearl Jam
6. “Broken Man”
   St. Vincent

BEST METAL PERFORMANCE

1. “Mea Culpa (Ah! Ça ira!)”
   Gojira, Marina Viotti & Victor Le Masne (WINNER)
2. “Crown of Horns”
   Judas Priest
3. “Suffocate”
   Knocked Loose Featuring Poppy
4. “Screaming Suicide”
   Metallica
5. “Cellar Door”
   Spiritbox

BEST ROCK ALBUM

1. “Happiness Bastards”
   The Black Crowes
2. “Romance”
   Fontaines D.C.
3. “Saviors”
   Green Day
4. “TANGK”
   Idles
5. “Dark Matter”
   Pearl Jam
6. “Hackney Diamonds”
   The Rolling Stones (WINNER)
7. “No Name”
   Jack White

BEST ROCK SONG

1. “Beautiful People (Stay High)”
   Dan Auerbach, Patrick Carney, Beck Hansen & Daniel Nakamura, songwriters (The Black Keys)
2. “Broken Man”
   Annie Clark, songwriter (St. Vincent) (WINNER)
3. “Dark Matter”
   Jeff Ament, Matt Cameron, Stone Gossard, Mike McCready, Eddie Vedder & Andrew Watt, songwriters (Pearl Jam)
4. “Dilemma”
   Billie Joe Armstrong, Mike Dirnt & Tré Cool, songwriters (Green Day)
5. “Gift Horse”
   Jon Beavis, Mark Bowen, Adam Devonshire, Lee Kiernan & Joe Talbot, songwriters (Idles)

BEST ALTERNATIVE MUSIC PERFORMANCE

1. “Neon Pill”
   Cage the Elephant
2. “Song of the Lake”
   Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds
3. “Starburster”
   Fontaines D.C.
4. “Bye Bye”
   Kim Gordon
5. “Flea”
   St. Vincent (WINNER)

BEST ALTERNATIVE MUSIC ALBUM

1. “Wild God”
   Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds
2. “Charm”
   Clairo
3. “The Collective”
   Kim Gordon
4. “What Now”
   Brittany Howard
5. “All Born Screaming”
   St. Vincent (WINNER)

BEST R&B PERFORMANCE

1. “Guidance”
   Jhené Aiko
2. “Residuals”
   Chris Brown
3. “Here We Go (Uh Oh)”
   Coco Jones
4. “Made For Me (Live On BET)”
   Muni Long (WINNER)
5. “Saturn”
   SZA

BEST TRADITIONAL R&B PERFORMANCE

1. “Wet”
   Marsha Ambrosius
2. “Can I Have This Groove”
   Kenyon Dixon
3. “No Lie”
   Lalah Hathaway Featuring Michael McDonald
4. “Make Me Forget”
   Muni Long
5. “That’s You”
   Lucky Daye (WINNER)

BEST PROGRESSIVE R&B ALBUM

1. “So Glad to Know You”
   Avery*Sunshine (WINNER – TIE)
2. “En Route”
   Durand Bernarr
3. “Bando Stone and the New World”
   Childish Gambino
4. “Crash”
   Kehlani
5. “Why Lawd?”
   NxWorries (Anderson .Paak & Knxwledge) (WINNER – TIE)

BEST R&B SONG

1. “After Hours”
   Diovanna Frazier, Alex Goldblatt, Kehlani Parrish, Khris Riddick-Tynes & Daniel Upchurch, songwriters (Kehlani)
2. “Burning”
   Ronald Banful & Temilade Openiyi, songwriters (Tems)
3. “Here We Go (Uh Oh)”
   Sara Diamond, Sydney Floyd, Marisela Jackson, Courtney Jones, Carl McCormick & Kelvin Wooten, songwriters (Coco Jones)
4. “Ruined Me”
   Jeff Gitelman, Priscilla Renea & Kevin Theodore, songwriters (Muni Long)
5. “Saturn”
   Rob Bisel, Carter Lang, Solána Rowe, Jared Solomon & Scott Zhang, songwriters (SZA) (WINNER)

BEST R&B ALBUM

1. “11:11 (Deluxe)”
   Chris Brown (WINNER)
2. “Vantablack”
   Lalah Hathaway
3. “Revenge”
   Muni Long
4. “Algorithm”
   Lucky Daye
5. “Coming Home”
   Usher

BEST RAP PERFORMANCE

1. “Enough (Miami)”
   Cardi B
2. “When the Sun Shines Again”
   Common & Pete Rock Featuring Posdnuos
3. “Nissan Altima”
   Doechii
4. “Houdini”
   Eminem
5. “Like That”
   Future & Metro Boomin Featuring Kendrick Lamar
6. “Yeah Glo!”
   GloRilla
7. “Not Like Us”
   Kendrick Lamar (WINNER)

BEST MELODIC RAP PERFORMANCE

1. “Kehlani”
   Jordan Adetunji Featuring Kehlani
2. “Spaghettii”
   Beyoncé Featuring Linda Martell & Shaboozey
3. “We Still Don’t Trust You”
   Future & Metro Boomin Featuring The Weeknd
4. “Big Mama”
   Latto
5. “3:AM”
   Rapsody Featuring Erykah Badu (WINNER)

BEST RAP ALBUM

1. “Might Delete Later”
   J. Cole
2. “The Auditorium, Vol. 1”
   Common & Pete Rock
3. “Alligator Bites Never Heal”
   Doechii (WINNER)
4. “The Death Of Slim Shady (Coup De Grâce)”
   Eminem
5. “We Don’t Trust You”
   Future & Metro Boomin

BEST RAP SONG

1. “Asteroids”
   Marlanna Evans, songwriter (Rapsody Featuring Hit-Boy)
2. “Carnival”
   Jordan Carter, Raul Cubina, Grant Dickinson, Samuel Lindley, Nasir Pemberton, Dimitri Roger, Ty Dolla $ign, Kanye West & Mark Carl Stolinski Williams, songwriters (¥$ (Kanye West & Ty Dolla $Ign)
   Featuring Rich The Kid & Playboi Carti)
3. “Like That”
   Kendrick Lamar Duckworth, Kobe “BbyKobe” Hood, Leland Wayne & Nayvadius Wilburn, songwriters (Future & Metro Boomin Featuring Kendrick Lamar)
4. “Not Like Us”
   Kendrick Lamar, songwriter (Kendrick Lamar) (WINNER)
5. “Yeah Glo!”
   Ronnie Jackson, Jaucquez Lowe, Timothy McKibbins, Kevin Andre Price, Julius Rivera III & Gloria Woods, songwriters (GloRilla)

BEST SPOKEN WORD POETRY ALBUM

1. “Civil Writes: The South Got Something To Say”
   Queen Sheba
2. “Concrete & Whiskey Act II Part 1: A Bourbon 30 Series”
   Omari Hardwick
3. “Good M.U.S.I.C. Universe Sonic Sinema: Episode 1 In the Beginning Was the Word”
   Malik Yusef
4. “The Heart, the Mind, the Soul”
   Tank and the Bangas (WINNER)
5. “The Seven Number Ones”
   Mad Skillz

BEST COUNTRY SOLO PERFORMANCE

1. 16 Carriages
   Beyoncé
2. I Am Not Okay
   Jelly Roll
3. The Architect
   Kacey Musgraves
4. A Bar Song (Tipsy)
   Shaboozey
5. It Takes A Woman
   Chris Stapleton (WINNER)

BEST COUNTRY DUO/GROUP PERFORMANCE

1. Cowboys Cry Too
   Kelsea Ballerini With Noah Kahan
2. II Most Wanted
   Beyoncé Featuring Miley Cyrus (WINNER)
3. Break Mine
   Brothers Osborne
4. Bigger Houses
   Dan + Shay
5. I Had Some Help
   Post Malone Featuring Morgan Wallen

BEST COUNTRY SONG

1. The Architect
   Shane McAnally, Kacey Musgraves & Josh Osborne, songwriters (Kacey Musgraves) (WINNER)
2. A Bar Song (Tipsy)
   Sean Cook, Jerrel Jones, Joe Kent, Chibueze Collins Obinna, Nevin Sastry & Mark Williams, songwriters (Shaboozey)
3. I Am Not Okay
   Casey Brown, Jason DeFord, Ashley Gorley & Taylor Phillips, songwriters (Jelly Roll)
4. I Had Some Help
   Louis Bell, Ashley Gorley, Hoskins, Austin Post, Ernest Smith, Ryan Vojtesak, Morgan Wallen & Chandler Paul Walters, songwriters (Post Malone Featuring Morgan Wallen)
5. Texas Hold ‘Em
   Brian Bates, Beyoncé, Elizabeth Lowell Boland, Megan Bülow, Nate Ferraro & Raphael Saadiq, songwriters (Beyoncé)

BEST COUNTRY ALBUM

1. Cowboy Carter
   Beyoncé (WINNER)
2. F-1 Trillion
   Post Malone
3. Deeper Well
   Kacey Musgraves
4. Higher
   Chris Stapleton
5. Whirlwind
   Lainey Wilson

BEST AMERICAN ROOTS PERFORMANCE

1. Blame It On Eve
   Shemekia Copeland
2. Nothing In Rambling
   The Fabulous Thunderbirds Featuring Bonnie Raitt, Keb’ Mo’, Taj Mahal & Mick Fleetwood
3. Lighthouse
   Sierra Ferrell (WINNER)
4. The Ballad Of Sally Anne
   Rhiannon Giddens

BEST AMERICANA PERFORMANCE

1. Ya Ya
   Beyoncé
2. Subtitles
   Madison Cunningham
3. Don’t Do Me Good
   Madi Diaz Featuring Kacey Musgraves
4. American Dreaming
   Sierra Ferrell (WINNER)
5. Runaway Train
   Sarah Jarosz
6. Empty Trainload of Sky
   Gillian Welch & David Rawlings

BEST AMERICAN ROOTS SONG

1. Ahead of the Game
   Mark Knopfler, songwriter (Mark Knopfler)
2. All In Good Time
   Sam Beam, songwriter (Iron & Wine Featuring Fiona Apple)
3. All My Friends
   Aoife O’Donovan, songwriter (Aoife O’Donovan)
4. American Dreaming
   Sierra Ferrell & Melody Walker, songwriters (Sierra Ferrell) (WINNER)
5. Blame It on Eve
   John Hahn & Will Kimbrough, songwriters (Shemekia Copeland)

BEST AMERICANA ALBUM

1. The Other Side
   T Bone Burnett
2. $10 Cowboy
   Charley Crockett
3. Trail Of Flowers
   Sierra Ferrell (WINNER)
4. Polaroid Lovers
   Sarah Jarosz
5. No One Gets Out Alive
   Maggie Rose
6. Tigers Blood
   Waxahatchee

BEST BLUEGRASS ALBUM

1. I Built A World
   Bronwyn Keith-Hynes
2. Songs of Love and Life
   The Del McCoury Band
3. No Fear
   Sister Sadie
4. Live Vol. 1
   Billy Strings (WINNER)
5. Earl Jam
   Tony Trischka
6. Dan Tyminski: Live From the Ryman
   Dan Tyminski

BEST TRADITIONAL BLUES ALBUM

1. Hill Country Love
   Cedric Burnside
2. Struck Down
   The Fabulous Thunderbirds
3. One Guitar Woman
   Sue Foley
4. Sam’s Place
   Little Feat
5. Swingin’ Live at the Church In Tulsa
   The Taj Mahal Sextet (WINNER)

BEST CONTEMPORARY BLUES ALBUM

1. Blues Deluxe Vol. 2
   Joe Bonamassa
2. Blame It On Eve
   Shemekia Copeland
3. Friendlytown
   Steve Cropper & The Midnight Hour
4. Mileage
   Ruthie Foster (WINNER)
5. The Fury
   Antonio Vergara

BEST FOLK ALBUM

1. American Patchwork Quartet
   American Patchwork Quartet
2. Weird Faith
   Madi Diaz
3. Bright Future
   Adrianne Lenker
4. All My Friends
   Aoife O’Donovan
5. Woodland
   Gillian Welch & David Rawlings (WINNER)

BEST REGIONAL ROOTS MUSIC ALBUM

1. 25 Back To My Roots
   Sean Ardoin And Kreole Rock And Soul
2. Live At The 2024 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival
   Big Chief Monk Boudreaux & The Golden Eagles
   Featuring J’Wan Boudreaux
3. Live At The 2024 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival
   New Breed Brass Band Featuring Trombone Shorty
4. Kuini
   Kalani Pe’a (WINNER)
5. Stories From The Battlefield
   The Rumble Featuring Chief Joseph Boudreaux Jr.

BEST GOSPEL PERFORMANCE/SONG

1. Church Doors
   Yolanda Adams; Donald Lawrence & Sir William James Baptist, songwriters
2. Yesterday
   Melvin Crispell III
3. Hold On (Live)
   Ricky Dillard
4. Holy Hands
   DOE; Jesse Paul Barrera, Jeffrey Castro Bernat, Dominique Jones, Timothy Ferguson, Kelby Shavon Johnson, Jr., Jonathan McReynolds, Rickey Slikk Muzik Offord & Juan Winans, songwriters
5. One Hallelujah
   Tasha Cobbs Leonard, Erica Campbell & Israel Houghton Featuring Jonathan McReynolds & Jekalyn Carr; G. Morris Coleman, Israel Houghton, Kenneth Leonard, Jr., Tasha Cobbs Leonard & Naomi Raine, songwriters (WINNER)

BEST CONTEMPORARY CHRISTIAN MUSIC PERFORMANCE/SONG

1. Holy Forever (Live)
   Bethel Music, Jenn Johnson Featuring CeCe Winans
2. Praise
   Elevation Worship Featuring Brandon Lake, Chris Brown & Chandler Moore; Pat Barrett, Chris Brown, Cody Carnes, Steven Furtick, Brandon Lake & Chandler Moore, songwriters
3. Firm Foundation (He Won’t)
   Honor & Glory Featuring Disciple
4. In The Name Of Jesus
   JWLKRS Worship & Maverick City Music Featuring Chandler Moore; Austin Armstrong, Ran Jackson, Chandler Moore, Sajan Nauriyal, Ella Schnacky, Noah Schnacky & Ilya Toshinskiy, songwriters
5. In The Room
   Maverick City Music, Naomi Raine & Chandler Moore Featuring Tasha Cobbs Leonard; G. Morris Coleman, Tasha Cobbs Leonard & Naomi Raine, songwriters
6. That’s My King
   CeCe Winans; Taylor Agan, Kellie Gamble, Lloyd Nicks & Jess Russ, songwriters (WINNER)

BEST GOSPEL ALBUM

1. Covered Vol. 1
   Melvin Crispell III
2. Choirmaster II (Live)
   Ricky Dillard
3. Father’s Day
   Kirk Franklin
4. Still Karen
   Karen Clark Sheard
5. More Than This
   CeCe Winans (WINNER)

BEST CONTEMPORARY CHRISTIAN MUSIC ALBUM

1. Heart Of A Human
   DOE (WINNER)
2. When Wind Meets Fire
   Elevation Worship
3. Child Of God
   Forrest Frank
4. Coat Of Many Colors
   Brandon Lake
5. The Maverick Way Complete
   Maverick City Music, Naomi Raine & Chandler Moore

BEST ROOTS GOSPEL ALBUM

1. The Gospel Sessions, Vol 2
   Authentic Unlimited
2. The Gospel According To Mark
   Mark D. Conklin
3. Rhapsody
   The Harlem Gospel Travelers
4. Church
   Cory Henry (WINNER)
5. Loving You
   The Nelons

BEST LATIN POP ALBUM

1. Funk Generation
   Anitta
2. El Viaje
   Luis Fonsi
3. GARCÍA
   Kany García
4. Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran
   Shakira (WINNER)
5. ORQUÍDEAS
   Kali Uchis

BEST MUSICA URBANA ALBUM

1. nadie sabe lo que va a pasar mañana
   Bad Bunny
2. Rayo
   J Balvin
3. FERXXOCALIPSIS
   Feid
4. LAS LETRAS YA NO IMPORTAN
   Residente (WINNER)
5. att.
   Young Miko

BEST LATIN ROCK OR ALTERNATIVE ALBUM

1. Compita del Destino
   El David Aguilar
2. Pa’ Tu Cuerpa
   Cimafunk
3. Autopoiética
   Mon Laferte
4. GRASA
   NATHY PELUSO
5. ¿Quién trae las cornetas?
   Rawayana (WINNER)

BEST MUSICA MEXICANA ALBUM (INCLUDING TEJANO)

1. Diamantes
   Chiquis
2. Boca Chueca, Vol. 1
   Carín León (WINNER)
3. ÉXODO
   Peso Pluma
4. De Lejitos
   Jessi Uribe

BEST TROPICAL LATIN ALBUM

1. MUEVENSE
   Marc Anthony
2. Bailar
   Sheila E.
3. Radio Güira
   Juan Luis Guerra 4.40
4. Alma, Corazón y Salsa (Live at Gran Teatro Nacional)
   Tony Succar, Mimy Succar (WINNER)
5. Vacilón Santiaguero
   Kiki Valera

BEST CHILDREN’S MUSIC ALBUM

1. Brillo, Brillo!
   Lucky Diaz And The Family Jam Band (WINNER)
2. Creciendo
   Lucy Kalantari & The Jazz Cats
3. My Favorite Dream
   John Legend
4. Solid Rock Revival
   Rock For Children
5. World Wide Playdate
   Divinity Roxx and Divi Roxx Kids

BEST COMEDY ALBUM

1. Armageddon
   Ricky Gervais
2. The Dreamer
   Dave Chappelle (WINNER)
3. The Prisoner
   Jim Gaffigan
4. Someday You’ll Die
   Nikki Glaser
5. Where Was I
   Trevor Noah

BEST AUDIOBOOK, NARRATION, AND STORYTELLING RECORDING

1. All You Need Is Love: The Beatles In Their Own Words
   (Various Artists)
   Guy Oldfield, producer
2. …And Your Ass Will Follow
   George Clinton
3. Behind The Seams: My Life In Rhinestones
   Dolly Parton
4. Last Sundays In Plains: A Centennial Celebration
   Jimmy Carter (WINNER)
5. My Name Is Barbra
   Barbra Streisand

BEST MUSICAL THEATER ALBUM

1. Hell’s Kitchen
   Shoshana Bean, Brandon Victor Dixon, Kecia Lewis &
   Meleah Joi Moon, principal vocalists; Adam
   Blackstone, Alicia Keys & Tom Kitt, producers (Alicia
   Keys, composer & lyricist) (Original Broadway Cast) (WINNER)
2. Merrily We Roll Along
   Jonathan Groff, Lindsay Mendez & Daniel Radcliffe,
   principal vocalists; David Caddick, Joel Fram, Maria
   Friedman & David Lai, producers (Stephen Sondheim,
   composer & lyricist) (New Broadway Cast)
3. The Notebook
   John Clancy, Carmel Dean, Kurt Deutsch, Derik Lee,
   Kevin McCollum & Ingrid Michaelson, producers;
   Ingrid Michaelson, composer & lyricist (Original
   Broadway Cast)
4. The Outsiders
   Joshua Boone, Brent Comer, Brody Grant & Sky
   Lakota-Lynch, principal vocalists; Zach Chance,
   Jonathan Clay, Matt Hinkley, Justin Levine &
   Lawrence Manchester, producers; Zach Chance,
   Jonathan Clay & Justin Levine, composers/lyricists
   (Original Broadway Cast)
5. Suffs
   Andrea Grody, Dean Sharenow & Shaina Taub,
   producers; Shaina Taub, composer & lyricist (Original
   Broadway Cast)
6. The Wiz
   Wayne Brady, Deborah Cox, Nichelle Lewis & Avery
   Wilson, principal vocalists; Joseph Joubert, Allen René
   Louis & Lawrence Manchester, producers (Charlie
   Smalls, composer & lyricist) (2024 Broadway Cast
   Recording)

BEST COMPILATION SOUNDTRACK FOR VISUAL MEDIA

1. The Color Purple
   (Various Artists)
2. Deadpool & Wolverine
   (Various Artists)
3. Maestro: Music By Leonard Bernstein
   London Symphony Orchestra, Yannick Nézet-Séguin, Bradley Cooper (WINNER)
4. Saltburn
   (Various Artists)
5. Twisters: The Album
   (Various Artists)

BEST SCORE SOUNDTRACK FOR VISUAL MEDIA

1. American Fiction
   Laura Karpman, composer
2. Challengers
   Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross, composers
3. The Color Purple
   Kris Bowers, composer
4. Dune: Part Two
   Hans Zimmer, composer (WINNER)
5. Shōgun
   Nick Chuba, Atticus Ross & Leopold Ross, composers

BEST SCORE SOUNDTRACK FOR VIDEO GAMES AND OTHER INTERACTIVE MEDIA

1. Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora
   Pinar Toprak, composer
2. God of War Ragnarök: Valhalla
   Bear McCreary, composer
3. Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
   John Paesano, composer
4. Star Wars Outlaws
   Wilbert Roget, II, composer
5. Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord
   Winifred Phillips, composer (WINNER)

BEST SONG WRITTEN FOR VISUAL MEDIA

1. Ain’t No Love In Oklahoma [From “Twisters: The Album”]
   Jessi Alexander, Luke Combs & Jonathan Singleton, songwriters (Luke Combs)
2. Better Place [From “TROLLS Band Together”]
   Amy Allen, Shellback & Justin Timberlake, songwriters (*NSYNC & Justin Timberlake)
3. Can’t Catch Me Now [From “The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes”]
   Daniel Nigro & Olivia Rodrigo, songwriters (Olivia Rodrigo)
4. It Never Went Away [From “American Symphony”]
   Jon Batiste & Dan Wilson, songwriters (Jon Batiste) (WINNER)
5. Love Will Survive [From “The Tattooist of Auschwitz”]
   Walter Afanasieff, Charlie Midnight, Kara Talve &
   Hans Zimmer, songwriters (Barbra Streisand)

BEST MUSIC VIDEO

1. Tailor Swif
   A$AP Rocky
   Vania Heymann & Gal Muggia, video directors
2. 360
   Charli XCX
   Aidan Zamiri, video director; Jami Arceo & Evan Thicke, video producers
3. Houdini
   Eminem
   Rich Lee, video director; Kathy Angstadt, Lisa Arianna & Justin Diener, video producers
4. Not Like Us
   Kendrick Lamar
   Dave Free & Kendrick Lamar, video directors; Jack Begert, Sam Canter & Jamie Rabineau, video producers (WINNER)
5. Fortnight
   Taylor Swift Featuring Post Malone
   Taylor Swift, video director; Jil Hardin, video producer

BEST MUSIC FILM

1. American Symphony
   Jon Batiste
   Matthew Heineman, video director; Lauren Domino, Matthew Heineman & Joedan Okun, video producers (WINNER)
2. June
   (June Carter Cash)
   Kristen Vaurio, video director; Josh Matas, Sarah Olson, Jason Owen, Mary Robertson & Kristen Vaurio, video producers
3. Kings From Queens
   Run DMC
   Kirk Fraser, video director; William H. Masterson III, video producer
4. Stevie Van Zandt: Disciple
   Steven Van Zandt
   Bill Teck, video director; Robert Cotto, David Fisher & Bill Teck, video producers
5. The Greatest Night In Pop
   (Various Artists)
   Bao Nguyen, video director; Bruce Eskowitz, George Hencken, Larry Klein, Julia Nottingham, Lionel Richie & Harriet Sternberg, video producers

BEST CONTEMPORARY INSTRUMENTAL ALBUM

1. Plot Armor
   Taylor Eigsti (WINNER)
2. Rhapsody In Blue
   Béla Fleck
3. Orchestras (Live)
   Bill Frisell Featuring Alexander Hanson, Brussels Philharmonic, Rudy Royston & Thomas Morgan
4. Mark
   Mark Guiliana
5. Speak To Me
   Julian Lage

BEST JAZZ PERFORMANCE

1. “Walk With Me, Lord (SOUND | SPIRIT)”
   The Baylor Project
2. “Phoenix Reimagined (Live)”
   Lakecia Benjamin Featuring Randy Brecker, Jeff “Tain” Watts & John Scofield
3. “Juno”
   Chick Corea & Béla Fleck
4. “Twinkle Twinkle Little Me”
   Samara Joy Featuring Sullivan Fortner (WINNER)
5. “Little Fears”
   Dan Pugach Big Band Featuring Nicole Zuraitis & Troy Roberts

BEST JAZZ VOCAL ALBUM

1. Journey In Black
   Christie Dashiell
2. Wildflowers Vol. 1
   Kurt Elling & Sullivan Fortner
3. A Joyful Holiday
   Samara Joy (WINNER)
4. Milton + Esperanza
   Milton Nascimento & Esperanza Spalding
5. My Ideal
   Catherine Russell & Sean Mason

BEST JAZZ INSTRUMENTAL ALBUM

1. Owl Song
   Ambrose Akinmusire Featuring Bill Frisell & Herlin Riley
2. Beyond This Place
   Kenny Barron Featuring Kiyoshi Kitagawa, Johnathan Blake, Immanuel Wilkins & Steve Nelson
3. Phoenix Reimagined (Live)
   Lakecia Benjamin
4. Remembrance
   Chick Corea & Béla Fleck (WINNER)
5. Solo Game
   Sullivan Fortner

BEST LARGE JAZZ ENSEMBLE ALBUM

1. Returning To Forever
   John Beasley & Frankfurt Radio Big Band
2. And So It Goes
   The Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra
3. Walk A Mile In My Shoe
   Orrin Evans & The Captain Black Big Band
4. Bianca Reimagined: Music For Paws And Persistence
   Dan Pugach Big Band (WINNER)
5. Golden City
   Miguel Zenón

BEST LATIN JAZZ ALBUM

1. Spain Forever Again
   Michel Camilo & Tomatito
2. Cubop Lives!
   Zaccai Curtis (WINNER)
3. COLLAB
   Hamilton de Holanda & Gonzalo Rubalcaba
4. Time And Again
   Eliane Elias
5. El Trio: Live in Italy
   Horacio ‘El Negro’ Hernández, John Beasley & José Gola
6. Cuba And Beyond
   Chucho Valdés & Royal Quartet
7. As I Travel
   Donald Vega Featuring Lewis Nash, John Patitucci & Luisito Quintero

BEST ALTERNATIVE JAZZ ALBUM

1. Night Reign
   Arooj Aftab
2. New Blue Sun
   André 3000
3. Code Derivation
   Robert Glasper
4. Foreverland
   Keyon Harrold
5. No More Water: The Gospel Of James Baldwin
   Meshell Ndegeocello (WINNER)

BEST GLOBAL MUSIC PERFORMANCE

1. Raat Ki Rani
   Arooj Aftab
2. A Rock Somewhere
   Jacob Collier Featuring Anoushka Shankar & Varijashree Venugopal
3. Rise
   Rocky Dawuni
4. Bemba Colorá
   Sheila E. Featuring Gloria Estefan & Mimy Succar (WINNER)
5. Sunlight To My Soul
   Angélique Kidjo Featuring Soweto Gospel Choir
6. Kashira
   Masa Takumi Featuring Ron Korb, Noshir Mody & Dale Edward Chung

BEST AFRICAN MUSIC PERFORMANCE

1. Tomorrow
   Yemi Alade
2. MMS
   Asake & Wizkid
3. Sensational
   Chris Brown Featuring Davido & Lojay
4. Higher
   Burna Boy
5. Love Me JeJe
   Tems (WINNER)

BEST GLOBAL MUSIC ALBUM

1. Alkebulan II
   Matt B Featuring Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (WINNER)
2. Paisajes
   Ciro Hurtado
3. Heis
   Rema
4. Historias De Un Flamenco
   Antonio Rey
5. Born In The Wild
   Tems

BEST REGGAE ALBUM

1. Take It Easy
   Collie Buddz
2. Party With Me
   Vybz Kartel
3. Never Gets Late Here
   Shenseea
4. Bob Marley: One Love – Music Inspired By The Film
   (Deluxe)
   (Various Artists) (WINNER)
5. Evolution
   The Wailers

BEST NEW AGE, AMBIENT OR CHANT ALBUM

1. Break Of Dawn
   Ricky Kej
2. Triveni
   Wouter Kellerman, Éru Matsumoto & Chandrika
   Tandon (WINNER)
3. Visions Of Sounds De Luxe
   Chris Redding
4. Opus
   Ryuichi Sakamoto
5. Chapter II: How Dark It Is Before Dawn
   Anoushka Shankar
6. Warriors Of Light
   Radhika Vekaria

BEST RECORDING PACKAGE

1. The Avett Brothers
   Jonny Black & Giorgia Sage, art directors (The Avett Brothers)
2. Baker Hotel
   Sarah Dodds & Shauna Dodds, art directors (William Clark Green)
3. BRAT
   Brent David Freaney & Imogene Strauss, art directors (Charli XCX) (WINNER)
4. F-1 Trillion
   Archie Lee Coates IV, Jeffrey Franklin, Blossom Liu, Kylie McMahon & Ana Cecilia Thompson Motta, art directors (Post Malone)
5. Hounds Of Love The Baskerville Edition
   Kate Bush & Albert McIntosh, art directors (Kate
   Bush)
6. Jug Band Millionaire
   Andrew Wong & Julie Yeh, art directors (The Muddy Basin Ramblers)
7. Pregnancy, Breakdown, And Disease
   Lee Pei-Tzu, art director (iWhoiWhoo)

BEST BOXED OR SPECIAL LIMITED EDITION PACKAGE

1. Half Living Things
   Patrick Galvin, art director (Alpha Wolf)
2. Hounds Of Love The Boxes Of Lost At Sea
   Kate Bush & Albert McIntosh, art directors (Kate Bush)
3. In Utero
   Doug Cunningham & Jason Noto, art directors (Nirvana)
4. Mind Games
   Simon Hilton & Sean Ono Lennon, art directors (John Lennon) (WINNER)
5. Unsuk Chin
   Takahiro Kurashima & Marek Polewski, art directors (Unsuk Chin & Berliner Philharmoniker)
6. We Blame Chicago
   Rebeka Arce & Farbod Kokabi, art directors (90 Day Men)

BEST ALBUM NOTES

1. After Midnight
   Tim Brooks, album notes writer (Ford Dabney’s Syncopated Orchestras)
2. The Carnegie Hall Concert
   Lauren Du Graf, album notes writer (Alice Coltrane)
3. Centennial
   Ricky Riccardi, album notes writer (King Oliver’s Creole Jazz Band & Various Artists) (WINNER)
4. John Culshaw – The Art Of The Producer – The Early Years 1948-55
   Dominic Fyfe, album notes writer (John Culshaw)
5. SONtrack Original De La Película “Al Son De Beno”
   Josh Kun, album notes writer (Various Artists)

BEST HISTORICAL ALBUM

1. Centennial
   Meagan Hennessey & Richard Martin, compilation
   producers; Richard Martin, mastering engineer (King
   Oliver’s Creole Jazz Band And Various Artists) (WINNER)
2. Diamonds And Pearls: Super Deluxe Edition
   Charles F. Spicer, Jr. & Duane Tudahl, compilation producers; Brad Blackwood & Bernie Grundman,
   mastering engineers (Prince & The New Power Generation)
3. Paul Robeson – Voice of Freedom: His Complete Columbia, RCA, HMV, and Victor Recordings
   Tom Laskey & Robert Russ, compilation producers; Nancy Conforti & Andreas K. Meyer, mastering engineers (Paul Robeson)
4. Pepito Y Paquito
   Pepe De Lucía & Javier Doria, compilation producers; Jesús Bola, mastering engineer (Pepe De Lucía And Paco De Lucía)
5. The Sound Of Music (Original Soundtrack Recording –
   Super Deluxe Edition)
   Mike Matessino & Mark Piro, compilation producers; Steve Genewick & Mike Matessino, mastering engineers (Rodgers & Hammerstein & Julie Andrews)

BEST ENGINEERED ALBUM, NON-CLASSICAL

1. Algorithm
   Dernst Emile II, Michael B. Hunter, Stephan Johnson,
   Rachel Keen, John Kercy, Charles Moniz & Todd
   Robinson, engineers; Colin Leonard, mastering engineer
   (Lucky Daye)
2. Cyan Blue
   Jack Emblem, Jack Rochon & Charlotte Day Wilson, engineers; Chris Gehringer, mastering engineer (Charlotte Day Wilson)
3. Deeper Well
   Craig Alvin, Shawn Everett, Mai Leisz, Todd Lombardo, John Rooney, Konrad Snyder & Daniel Tashian, engineers; Greg Calbi, mastering engineer (Kacey Musgraves)
4. empathogen
   Beatriz Artola, Zach Brown, Oscar Cornejo, Chris Greatti & Mitch McCarthy, engineers; Joe La Porta, mastering engineer (WILLOW)
5. i/o
   Tchad Blake, Oli Jacobs, Katie May & Dom Shaw, engineers; Matt Colton, mastering engineer (Peter Gabriel) (WINNER)
6. Short n’ Sweet
   Bryce Bordone, Julian Bunetta, Serban Ghenea, Jeff Gunnell, Oli Jacobs, Ian Kirkpatrick, Jack Manning, Manny Marroquin, John Ryan & Laura Sisk, engineers; Nathan Dantzler & Ruairi O’Flaherty, mastering engineers (Sabrina Carpenter)

BEST ENGINEERED ALBUM, CLASSICAL

1. Adams: Girls Of The Golden West
   Alexander Lipay & Dmitriy Lipay, engineers; Alexander Lipay & Dmitriy Lipay, mastering engineers (John Adams, Daniela Mack, Ryan McKinny, Paul Appleby, Hye Jung Lee, Elliot Madore, Julia Bullock, Davóne Tines, Los Angeles Philharmonic & Los Angeles Master Chorale)
2. Andres: The Blind Banister
   Silas Brown, Doron Schachter & Michael Schwartz, engineers; Matt Colton, mastering engineer (Andrew Cyr, Inbal Segev & Metropolis Ensemble)
3. Bruckner: Symphony No. 7; Bates: Resurrexit
   Mark Donahue & John Newton, engineers; Mark Donahue, mastering engineer (Manfred Honeck & Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra) (WINNER)
4. Clear Voices In The Dark
   Daniel Shores, engineer; Daniel Shores, mastering engineer (Matthew Guard & Skylark Vocal Ensemble)
5. Ortiz: Revolución Diamantina
   Alexander Lipay & Dmitriy Lipay, engineers; Alexander Lipay & Dmitriy Lipay, mastering engineers (Gustavo Dudamel, María Dueñas, Los Angeles Philharmonic & Los Angeles Master Chorale)

PRODUCER OF THE YEAR, CLASSICAL

1. Erica Brenner
2. Christoph Franke
3. Morten Lindberg
4. Dmitriy Lipay
5. Elaine Martone (WINNER)
6. Dirk Sobotka

BEST IMMERSIVE AUDIO ALBUM

1. Avalon
   Bob Clearmountain, immersive mix engineer; Rhett Davies & Bryan Ferry, immersive producers (Roxy Music)
2. Genius Loves Company
   Michael Romanowski, Eric Schilling & Herbert Waltl, immersive mix engineers; Michael Romanowski,
   immersive mastering engineer; John Burk, immersive producer (Ray Charles With Various Artists)
3. Henning Sommerro: Borders
   Morten Lindberg, immersive mix engineer; Morten Lindberg, immersive mastering engineer; Morten
   Lindberg, immersive producer (Trondheim Symphony Orchestra)
4. i/o (In-Side Mix)
   Hans-Martin Buff, immersive mix engineer; Brian Eno, Peter Gabriel & Richard Russell, immersive producers (Peter Gabriel) (WINNER)
5. Pax
   Morten Lindberg, immersive mix engineer; Morten Lindberg, immersive mastering engineer; Morten
   Lindberg, immersive producer (Ensemble 96 & Current Saxophone Quartet)

BEST INSTRUMENTAL COMPOSITION

1. At Last
   Shelton G. Berg, composer (Shelly Berg)
2. Communion
   Christopher Zuar, composer (Christopher Zuar Orchestra)
3. I Swear, I Really Wanted To Make A “Rap” Album But This Is Literally The Way The Wind Blew Me This Time
   André 3000, Surya Botofasina, Nate Mercereau & Carlos Niño, composers (André 3000)
4. Remembrance
   Chick Corea, composer (Chick Corea & Béla Fleck)
5. Strands
   Pascal Le Boeuf, composer (Akropolis Reed Quintet, Pascal Le Boeuf & Christian Euman) (WINNER)

BEST ARRANGEMENT, INSTRUMENTAL OR A CAPPELLA

1. Baby Elephant Walk – Encore
   Michael League, arranger (Snarky Puppy)
2. Bridge Over Troubled Water
   Jacob Collier, Tori Kelly & John Legend, arrangers (Jacob Collier Featuring John Legend & Tori Kelly) (WINNER)
3. Rhapsody In Blue(Grass)
   Béla Fleck & Ferde Grofé, arrangers (Béla Fleck Featuring Michael Cleveland, Sierra Hull, Justin
   Moses, Mark Schatz & Bryan Sutton)
4. Rose Without The Thorns
   Erin Bentlage, Alexander Lloyd Blake, Scott Hoying, A.J. Sealy & Amanda Taylor, arrangers (Scott Hoying Featuring säje & Tonality)
5. Silent Night
   Erin Bentlage, Sara Gazarek, Johnaye Kendrick & Amanda Taylor, arrangers (säje)

BEST ARRANGEMENT, INSTRUMENTS AND VOCALS

1. Alma
   Erin Bentlage, Sara Gazarek, Johanye Kendrick & Amanda Taylor, arrangers (säje Featuring Regina Carter) (WINNER)
2. Always Come Back
   Matt Jones, arranger (John Legend)
3. b i g f e e l i n g s
   Willow, arranger (WILLOW)
4. Last Surprise (From “Persona 5”)
   Charlie Rosen & Jake Silverman, arrangers (The 8-Bit Big Band Featuring Jonah Nilsson & Button Masher)
5. The Sound Of Silence
   Cody Fry, arranger (Cody Fry Featuring Sleeping At Last)

BEST ORCHESTRAL PERFORMANCE

1. Adams: City Noir, Fearful Symmetries & Lola Montez Does The Spider Dance
   Marin Alsop, conductor (ORF Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra)
2. Kodály: Háry János Suite; Summer Evening & Symphony In C Major
   JoAnn Falletta, conductor (Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra)
3. Ortiz: Revolución Diamantina
   Gustavo Dudamel, conductor (Los Angeles Philharmonic) (WINNER)
4. Sibelius: Karelia Suite, Rakastava, & Lemminkäinen
   Susanna Mälkki, conductor (Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra)
5. Stravinsky: The Firebird
   Esa-Pekka Salonen, conductor (San Francisco Symphony)

BEST OPERA RECORDING

1. Adams: Girls Of The Golden West
   John Adams, conductor; Paul Appleby, Julia Bullock, Hye Jung Lee, Daniela Mack, Elliot Madore, Ryan McKinny & Davóne Tines; Dmitriy Lipay, producer (Los Angeles Philharmonic; Los Angeles Master Chorale)
2. Catán: Florencia En El Amazonas
   Yannick Nézet-Séguin, conductor; Mario Chang, Michael Chioldi, Greer Grimsley, Nancy Fabiola
   Herrera, Mattia Olivieri, Ailyn Pérez & Gabriella Reyes; David Frost, producer (The Metropolitan Opera Orchestra; The Metropolitan Opera Chorus)
3. Moravec: The Shining
   Gerard Schwarz, conductor; Tristan Hallett, Kelly Kaduce & Edward Parks; Blanton Alspaugh, producer (Kansas City Symphony; Lyric Opera Of Kansas City Chorus)
4. Puts: The Hours
   Yannick Nézet-Séguin, conductor; Joyce DiDonato, Renée Fleming & Kelli O’Hara; David Frost, producer (Metropolitan Opera Orchestra; Metropolitan Opera Chorus)
5. Saariaho: Adriana Mater
   Esa-Pekka Salonen, conductor; Fleur Barron, Axelle Fanyo, Nicholas Phan & Christopher Purves; Jason O’Connell, producer (San Francisco Symphony; San Francisco Symphony Chorus; Timo Kurkikangas) (WINNER)

BEST CHORAL PERFORMANCE

1. Clear Voices In The Dark
   Matthew Guard, conductor (Carrie Cheron, Nathan Hodgson, Helen Karloski & Clare McNamara; Skylark Vocal Ensemble)
2. A Dream So Bright – Choral Music Of Jake Runestad
   Eric Holtan, conductor (Jeffrey Biegel; True Concord Orchestra; True Concord Voices)
3. Handel: Israel In Egypt
   Jeannette Sorrell, conductor (Margaret Carpenter Haigh, Daniel Moody, Molly Netter, Jacob Perry &
   Edward Vogel; Apollo’s Fire; Apollo’s Singers)
4. Ochre
   Donald Nally, conductor (The Crossing) (WINNER)
5. Sheehan: Akathist
   Elaine Kelly, conductor; Melissa Attebury, Stephen Sands & Benedict Sheehan, chorus masters (Elizabeth Bates, Paul D’Arcy, Tynan Davis, Aine Hakamatsuka, Steven Hrycelak, Helen Karloski, Enrico Lagasca, Edmund Milly, Fotina Naumenko, Neil Netherly, Timothy Parsons, Stephen Sands, Miriam Sheehan & Pamela Terry; Novus NY; Artefact Ensemble, The Choir Of Trinity Wall Street, Downtown Voices & Trinity Youth Chorus)

BEST CHAMBER MUSIC/SMALL ENSEMBLE PERFORMANCE

1. Adams, J.L.: Waves & Particles
   JACK Quartet
2. Beethoven For Three: Symphony No. 4 And Op. 97,
   ‘Archduke’
   Yo-Yo Ma, Leonidas Kavakos & Emanuel Ax
3. Cerrone: Beaufort Scales
   Beth Willer, Christopher Cerrone & Lorelei Ensemble
4. Home
   Miró Quartet
5. Rectangles And Circumstance
   Caroline Shaw & Sō Percussion (WINNER)

BEST CLASSICAL INSTRUMENTAL SOLO

1. Akiho: Longing
   Andy Akiho
2. Bach: Goldberg Variations
   Víkingur Ólafsson (WINNER)
3. Eastman: The Holy Presence Of Joan D’Arc
   Seth Parker Woods; Christopher Rountree, conductor (Wild Up)
4. Entourer
   Mak Grgić (Ensemble Dissonance)
5. Perry: Concerto For Violin & Orchestra
   Curtis Stewart; James Blachly, conductor (Experiential Orchestra)

BEST CLASSICAL VOCAL SOLO ALBUM

1. Beyond The Years – Unpublished Songs Of Florence Price
   Karen Slack, soloist; Michelle Cann, pianist (WINNER)
2. A Change Is Gonna Come
   Nicholas Phan, soloist; Palaver Strings, ensembles
3. Newman: Bespoke Songs
   Fotina Naumenko, soloist; Marika Bournaki, pianist (Nadège Foofat; Julietta Curenton, Colin Davin, Mark Edwards, Nadia Pessoa, Timothy Roberts, Ryan Romine, Akemi Takayama, Karlyn Viña & Garrick Zoeter)
4. Show Me The Way
   Will Liverman, soloist; Jonathan King, pianist
5. Wagner: Wesendonck Lieder
   Joyce DiDonato, soloist; Maxim Emelyanychev, conductor (Il Pomo d’Oro)

BEST CLASSICAL COMPENDIUM

1. Akiho: BeLonging
   Andy Akiho & Imani Winds; Andy Akiho, Sean Dixon & Mark Dover, producers
2. American Counterpoints
   Curtis Stewart; James Blachly, conductor; Blanton Alspaugh, producer
3. Foss: Symphony No. 1; Renaissance Concerto; Three American Pieces; Ode
   JoAnn Falletta, conductor; Bernd Gottinger, producer
4. Mythologies II
   Sangeeta Kaur, Omar Najmi, Hilá Plitmann, Robert Thies & Danaë Xanthe Vlasse; Michael Shapiro,
   conductor; Jeff Atmajian, Emilio D. Miler, Hai Nguyen, Robert Thies, Danaë Xanthe Vlasse & Kitt Wakeley, Producers
5. Ortiz: Revolución Diamantina
   Gustavo Dudamel, conductor; Dmitriy Lipay, producer (WINNER)

BEST CONTEMPORARY CLASSICAL COMPOSITION

1. Casarrubios: Seven For Solo Cello
   Andrea Casarrubios, composer (Andrea Casarrubios)
2. Coleman: Revelry
   Valerie Coleman, composer (Decoda)
3. Lang: Composition As Explanation
   David Lang, composer (Eighth Blackbird)
4. Ortiz: Revolución Diamantina
   Gabriela Ortiz, composer (Gustavo Dudamel, Los Angeles Philharmonic & Los Angeles Master Chorale) (WINNER)
5. Saariaho: Adriana Mater
   Kaija Saariaho, composer (Esa-Pekka Salonen, Fleur Barron, Nicholas Phan, Christopher Purves, Axelle Fanyo, San Francisco Symphony Chorus & Orchestra)

When and Where Were the Grammys 2025 Held?

The 2025 Grammy Awards took place on Sunday, February 9, 2025, at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California. The event was broadcast live on CBS and available for streaming on Paramount+. Music lovers worldwide tuned in to witness history unfold.

Who Hosted the Grammys 2025?

The Grammy Awards 2025 were hosted by Trevor Noah, marking his fourth consecutive year as the ceremony’s host. His witty humor and charismatic stage presence made for a delightful evening.

The ceremony was marked by dynamic performances from artists such as Billie Eilish, Shakira, and Charli XCX, showcasing the rich diversity of contemporary music. 

This year’s Grammys not only honoured musical excellence but also celebrated the diversity and innovation that defines the current musical landscape.

Album of the Year: Coveted Honor

The Grammy Award for Album of the Year is arguably the most prestigious recognition at the Grammys. This award celebrates the artistic and technical achievements of an entire album, highlighting the hard work and creativity behind the music. Among the notable past winners are heavyweights like Adele, whose albums “21” and “25” garnered immense acclaim, and Taylor Swift, recognized for her transformative projects, including “Folklore” and “1989.”

Most recently, Billie Eilish became the youngest artist to win the award for her album “When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?” demonstrating her significant influence on the music scene.

Best New Artist: The Rise of Fresh Talent

Another highly anticipated category is the Grammy Award for Best New Artist, which shines a spotlight on emerging artists who have made significant waves in the music industry over the past year. The award can prove pivotal in launching successful careers.

In 2021, Megan Thee Stallion took home the award, recognized for her dynamic presence and empowering music. Dua Lipa, who won in 2019, has since established herself as a leading figure in pop music, further emphasizing the award’s relevance in identifying future stars.

Also Read: Taylor Swift Quotes About Life

Awards for Song and Record of the Year

Grammys also honor individual songs through the Songs of the Year and Record of the Year categories. While Song of the Year celebrates songwriting excellence, Record of the Year focuses on the overall production and performance of a particular track.

In recent years, Adele’s stunning ballad “Someone Like You” won Song of the Year, while Childish Gambino’s thought-provoking track, “This Is America,” captured the Record of the Year award, underscoring the ongoing connection between music and social commentary.

Celebrated Grammy Experience

Grammy Awards album continues to serve as a powerful platform for recognizing diverse talent across various genres. The nomination process involves members of the Recording Academy, ensuring a wide representation of voices and styles in the awards.

As the Grammy ceremony draws near, excitement builds around who will be nominated and who will take home these esteemed honors. The winners will undoubtedly continue to inspire new generations of musicians and music lovers alike.

Grammy Awards 2025: Complete List of Winners

At the 67th Annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, Beyoncé secured her long-awaited Album of the Year award. Her genre-blending album, “Cowboy Carter,” claimed the night’s top honour, which marked a historic milestone in her career.

With this win, Beyoncé took home a total of 3 Grammys out of 11 nominations. Earlier in the evening, she also made history as the first Black artist to win Best Country Album, further solidifying her influence across multiple genres.

Kendrick Lamar dominated the awards, taking home five trophies, making him the most-awarded artist of the night. His track “Not Like Us” is a widely discussed diss track. It earned him both Song of the Year and Record of the Year, cementing his continued impact on the hip-hop industry.

Rising star Chappell Roan was honoured with the Best New Artist award, recognizing her breakout success over the past year.

Look at the complete list of winners from the 2025 Grammy Awards along with their categories:

Category	Winner	Winning Work
Record of the Year	Kendrick Lamar	“Not Like Us”
Album of the Year	Beyoncé	“Cowboy Carter”
Song of the Year	Kendrick Lamar	“Not Like Us” (Songwriter: Kendrick Lamar)
Best New Artist	Chappell Roan	–
Producer of the Year (Non-Classical)	Daniel Nigro	–
Songwriter of the Year (Non-Classical)	Amy Allen	–
Best Pop Solo Performance	Sabrina Carpenter	“Espresso”
Best Pop Duo/Group Performance	Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars	“Die With a Smile”
Best Pop Vocal Album	Sabrina Carpenter	“Short n’ Sweet”
Best Dance/Electronic Recording	Justice & Tame Impala	“Neverender”
Best Dance Pop Recording	Charli XCX	“Von Dutch”
Best Dance/Electronic Album	Charli XCX	“Brat”
Best Remixed Recording	FNZ & Mark Ronson	“Espresso (Mark Ronson x FNZ Working Late Remix)”
Best Rock Performance	The Beatles	“Now and Then”
Best Metal Performance	Gojira, Marina Viotti & Victor Le Masne	“Mea Culpa (Ah! Ça ira!)”
Best Rock Song	St. Vincent	“Broken Man” (Songwriter: Annie Clark)
Best Rock Album	The Rolling Stones	“Hackney Diamonds”
Best Alternative Music Performance	St. Vincent	“Flea”
Best Alternative Music Album	St. Vincent	“All Born Screaming”
Best R&B Performance	Muni Long	“Made for Me (Live on BET)”
Best Traditional R&B Performance	Lucky Daye	“That’s You”
Best R&B Song	Rob Bisel, Cian Ducrot, Carter Lang, Solána Rowe, Jared Solomon and Scott Zhang, songwriters (SZA)	“Saturn”
Best Progressive R&B Album	Avery*Sunshine / NxWorries (Anderson .Paak & Knxwledge)	“So Glad to Know You” / “Why Lawd?”
Best R&B Album	Chris Brown	“11:11 (Deluxe)”
Best Rap Performance	Kendrick Lamar	“Not Like Us”
Best Melodic Rap Performance	Rapsody ft. Erykah Badu	“3:AM”
Best Rap Song	Kendrick Lamar	“Not Like Us” (Songwriter: Kendrick Lamar)
Best Rap Album	Doechii	“Alligator Bites Never Heal”
Best Spoken Word Poetry Album	Tank and the Bangas	“The Heart, the Mind, the Soul”
Best Jazz Performance	Samara Joy ft. Sullivan Fortner	“Twinkle Twinkle Little Me”
Best Jazz Vocal Album	Samara Joy	“A Joyful Holiday”
Best Jazz Instrumental Album	Chick Corea & Béla Fleck	“Remembrance”
Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album	Dan Pugach Big Band	“Bianca Reimagined: Music for Paws and Persistence”
Best Latin Jazz Album	Luques Curtis, Zaccai Curtis, Willie Martinez, Camilo Molina and Reinaldo de Jesus	“Cubop Lives!”
Best Alternative Jazz Album	Meshell Ndegeocello	“No More Water: The Gospel of James Baldwin”
Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album	Norah Jones	“Visions”
Best Contemporary Instrumental Album	Taylor Eigsti	“Plot Armor”
Best Musical Theater Album	Original Broadway Cast	“Hell’s Kitchen”
Best Country Solo Performance	Chris Stapleton	“It Takes a Woman”
Best Country Duo/Group Performance	Beyoncé ft. Miley Cyrus	“II Most Wanted”
Best Country Song	Shane McAnally, Kacey Musgraves and Josh Osborne, songwriters (Kacey Musgraves)	“The Architect”
Best Country Album	Beyoncé	“Cowboy Carter”
Best American Roots Performance	Sierra Ferrell	“Lighthouse”
Best Americana Performance	Sierra Ferrell	“American Dreaming”
Best American Roots Song	Sierra Ferrell and Melody Walker	“American Dreaming”
Best Americana Album	Sierra Ferrell	“Trail of Flowers”
Best Bluegrass Album	Billy Strings	“Live Vol. 1”
Best Traditional Blues Album	The Taj Mahal Sextet	“Swingin’ Live at the Church in Tulsa”
Best Contemporary Blues Album	Ruthie Foster	“Mileage”
Best Folk Album	Gillian Welch & David Rawlings	“Woodland”
Best Regional Roots Music Album	Kalani Pe’a	“Kuini”
Best Gospel Performance/Song	Tasha Cobbs Leonard, Erica Campbell and Israel Houghton featuring Jonathan McReynolds and Jekalyn Carr; G. Morris Coleman, Israel Houghton, Kenneth Leonard, Jr., Tasha Cobbs Leonard and Naomi Raine, songwriters	“One Hallelujah”
Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song	CeCe Winans	“That’s My King”
Best Gospel Album	CeCe Winans	“More Than This”
Best Contemporary Christian Music Album	Doe	“Heart of a Human”
Best Roots Gospel Album	Cory Henry	“Church”
Best Latin Pop Album	Shakira	“Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran”
Best Música Urbana Album	Residente	“Las Letras Ya No Importan”
Best Latin Rock or Alternative Album	Rawayana	“¿Quién Trae las Cornetas?”
Best Música Mexicana Album (Including Tejano)	Carín León	“Boca Chueca, Vol. 1”
Best Tropical Latin Album	Tony Succar & Mimy Succar	“Alma, Corazón y Salsa (Live at Gran Teatro Nacional)”
Best Global Music Performance	Sheila E. ft. Gloria Estefan	“Bemba Colora”
Best African Music Performance	Tems	“Love Me JeJe”
Best Global Music Album	Matt B ft. Royal Philharmonic Orchestra	“Alkebulan II”
Best Reggae Album	Various Artists	“Bob Marley: One Love — Music Inspired by the Film (Deluxe)”
Best New Age, Ambient or Chant Album	Wouter Kellerman, Eru Matsumoto, Chandrika Tandon	“Triveni”
Best Children’s Music Album	Lucky Diaz and the Family Jam Band	“Brillo, Brillo!”
Best Comedy Album	Dave Chappelle	“The Dreamer”
Best Audio Book, Narration and Storytelling Recording	Jimmy Carter	“Last Sundays in Plains: A Centennial Celebration”
Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media	Bradley Cooper, Yannick Nézet-Séguin (London Symphony Orchestra)	“Maestro: Music by Leonard Bernstein”
Best Score Soundtrack for Visual Media (Includes Film and Television)	Hans Zimmer	“Dune: Part Two”
Best Score Soundtrack for Video Games and Other Interactive Media	Winifred Phillips	“Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord”
Best Song Written for Visual Media	Jon Batiste and Dan Wilson	“It Never Went Away,” from “American Symphony”
Best Music Video	Kendrick Lamar, Dave Free, Kendrick Lamar (directors); Jack Begert, Cornell Brown, Sam Canter, Jared Heinke, Jamie Rabineau, Anthony Saleh (producers)	“Not Like Us”
Best Music Film	Jon Batiste, Matthew Heineman (director); Lauren Domino, Matthew Heineman, Joedan Okun (producers)	“American Symphony”
Best Recording Package	Charli XCX, Brent David Freaney, Imogene Strauss (art directors)	“Brat”
Best Boxed or Special Limited Edition Package	Simon Hilton, Sean Ono Lennon (art directors)	“Mind Games”
Best Album Notes	Ricky Riccardi (album notes writer)	“Centennial”
Best Historical Album	Meagan Hennessey, Richard Martin (compilation producers); Richard Martin (mastering engineer, restoration engineer)	“Centennial”
Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical	Tchad Blake, Oli Jacobs, Katie May, Dom Shaw, Mark “Spike” Stent (engineers); Matt Colton (mastering engineer)	“I/O” (Peter Gabriel)
Best Engineered Album, Classical	Mark Donahue, John Newton (engineers); Mark Donahue (mastering engineer)	“Bruckner: Symphony No. 7; Bates: Resurrexit”
Producer of the Year, Classical	Elaine Martone	N/A
Best Immersive Audio Album	Hans-Martin Buff (immersive mix engineer); Peter Gabriel (immersive producer)	“I/O (In-Side Mix)”
Best Instrumental Composition	Pascal Le Boeuf (composer)	“Strands” (Akropolis Reed Quintet, Pascal Le Boeuf, Christian Euman)
Best Arrangement, Instrumental or A Cappella	Jacob Collier, Tori Kelly, John Legend (arrangers)	“Bridge Over Troubled Water” (Jacob Collier featuring John Legend and Tori Kelly)
Best Arrangement, Instruments and Vocals	Erin Bentlage, Sara Gazarek, Johanye Kendrick, Amanda Taylor (arrangers)	“Alma” (säje featuring Regina Carter)
Best Orchestral Performance Award	Gustavo Dudamel (conductor)	“Ortiz: Revolución Diamantina” (Los Angeles Philharmonic)
Best Opera Recording Award	Esa-Pekka Salonen (conductor); Fleur Barron, Axelle Fanyo, Nicholas Phan, Christopher Purves (singers); Jason O’Connell (producer)	“Saariaho: Adriana Mater” (San Francisco Symphony)
Best Choral Performance	Donald Nally (conductor)	“Ochre” (The Crossing)
Best Chamber Music/Small Ensemble Performance	Caroline Shaw, Sō Percussion	“Rectangles and Circumstance”
Best Classical Instrumental Solo	Víkingur Ólafsson (soloist)	“Bach: Goldberg Variations”
Best Classical Solo Vocal Album	Karen Slack (soloist), Michelle Cann (pianist)	“Beyond the Years — Unpublished Songs of Florence Price”
Best Classical Compendium	Gustavo Dudamel (conductor); Dmitriy Lipay (producer)	“Ortiz: Revolución Diamantina”
Best Contemporary Classical Composition	Gabriela Ortiz (composer)	“Ortiz: Revolución Diamantina” (Gustavo Dudamel, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Los Angeles Master Chorale)

Notable Grammy Performances 2025

Grammy performances are always one of the most anticipated aspects of the event. Here are some standout acts from the Grammys 2025:

• Taylor Swift performed a medley of her hits, including “Anti-Hero” and “You’re Losing Me”.
• Billie Eilish moved the audience with her emotional rendition of “What Was I Made For?”.
• Kendrick Lamar delivered an electrifying performance, blending old and new tracks.
• Dua Lipa set the stage on fire with “Training Season”.
• Olivia Rodrigo stunned with “Vampire” and “Logical”.
• Herbie Hancock gave a soulful jazz tribute that resonated with longtime fans.

Grammy Nominations 2025: Key Nominees

Before the winners were announced, here were some of the major nominations:

• Album of the Year: Taylor Swift, SZA, Olivia Rodrigo, Billie Eilish, Lana Del Rey
• Record of the Year: Billie Eilish, Miley Cyrus, Taylor Swift, Dua Lipa, Jon Batiste
• Song of the Year: Miley Cyrus, Olivia Rodrigo, Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish, Lana Del Rey
• Best New Artist: Ice Spice, Noah Kahan, Victoria Monét, Jelly Roll

Grammy Awards 2025 were a spectacular celebration of musical talent. From stunning performances to record-breaking wins, the event once again cemented itself as the pinnacle of the music industry. Whether you watched it live or are catching up on highlights, the Grammys 2025 will be remembered as a night of unforgettable moments.

FAQs About the Grammys 2025

Who are the Grammy winners for 2025?
The Grammy winners for 2025 will be announced during the ceremony, typically held in February. Stay tuned for updates on who takes home the coveted trophies!

When are the Grammys in 2025?
The 2025 Grammy Awards ceremony is set for February 2025. The exact date can be confirmed closer to the event.

Where can I watch the Grammys 2025?
The 2025 Grammys will be broadcast live on CBS. You can also stream the event on Paramount+.

Who is hosting the Grammys in 2025?
The official host for the 2025 Grammy Awards will be announced closer to the event date. Keep an eye on official announcements!

Did Taylor Swift win a Grammy in 2025?
You can find out if Taylor Swift won any Grammys in 2025 by checking the official list of Grammy winners after the ceremony.

Did Billie Eilish win a Grammy in 2025?
Similar to Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish’s wins for 2025 will be revealed at the ceremony. Stay updated for the results.

What time does the Grammys start in 2025?
The exact start time for the Grammys 2025 will be announced closer to the date, but the ceremony usually begins in the evening (Eastern Time).

Who won the Grammy for Album of the Year in 2025?
The winner for Album of the Year will be announced during the 2025 Grammy Awards.

Where are the Grammys held in 2025?
The location of the 2025 Grammy Awards will likely be at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California, but check for official details closer to the date.

How can I watch the Grammys live in 2025?
You can watch the Grammys live on CBS or stream it via Paramount+.

How many Grammys has Taylor Swift won?
As of 2025, Taylor Swift has won several Grammy Awards throughout her career. For an up-to-date count, check her official Grammy history.

Who is performing at the Grammys in 2025?
The list of performers will be revealed as the event approaches. Keep checking the official Grammys site for updates.

What are the Grammy nominees for Song of the Year in 2025?
The nominees for Song of the Year will be disclosed before the ceremony. Keep an eye out for this exciting category!

How many Grammys has Kendrick Lamar won?
Kendrick Lamar has won multiple Grammy Awards. The total count for 2025 will be available after the awards ceremony.

Where can I stream the Grammys 2025?
You can stream the Grammys live on Paramount+ for the best viewing experience.

What channel is the Grammys on in 2025?
The Grammy Awards 2025 will air live on CBS.

Who won Best Rap Album at the 2025 Grammys?
The winner for Best Rap Album in 2025 will be announced during the Grammy Awards ceremony.

Who won the Grammy for Record of the Year in 2025?
The winner of Record of the Year will be announced live during the ceremony. Keep an eye on the Grammy results.

How long are the Grammys 2025?
The Grammys typically last around 3-4 hours, including performances, award presentations, and special segments.

Who won Best New Artist at the 2025 Grammys?
The winner of Best New Artist for 2025 will be revealed during the ceremony. Stay tuned for this exciting moment!

How can I watch the Grammy performances live in 2025?
Grammy performances can be viewed live on CBS, as well as via streaming on Paramount+.

Where can I watch the Grammy 2025 live stream?
You can watch the live stream of the Grammys 2025 on Paramount+, or check for live coverage on other streaming services provided by CBS.

Who performed at the Grammys 2025?
List of performers will be shared closer to the event. Expect to see top artists from various genres!

Who won the Grammy for Best Pop Vocal Album in 2025?
Winner of Best Pop Vocal Album will be announced during the awards ceremony.

How do I stream the Grammys 2025?
You can stream the Grammys 2025 on Paramount+ or use other streaming options available for CBS broadcasts.

Who hosted the Grammys in 2025?
Host of the Grammys 2025 will be announced as the event approaches, so be sure to check the official announcements.

Where can I watch the 2025 Grammys on TV?
Grammys 2025 will air live on CBS, and you can also stream the event on Paramount+.

What is the exact time of the Grammys in 2025?
Grammys usually air in the evening (Eastern Time), with specific start times revealed closer to the event.

Who won Album of the Year at the 2025 Grammys?
Album of the Year winner will be revealed at the Grammys ceremony in 2025.

When will the winners of the 2025 Grammys be announced?
The winners will be announced during the live broadcast of the 2025 Grammy Awards.