WOMEN DOMINATE THR 67TH GRAMMY AWARDS
BY DANY MIRELESIn a celebration of talent, the Grammy Awards proved that women are not just a part of the music industry – but they are the ones driving its innovation and creativity. This year’s ceremony proved female excellence, in a powerful showcase of female artists breaking norms and redefining genres with every performance and win.
Beyonce continued solidifying her legacy by winning her first Album of the Year for her trailblazing album “Cowboy Carter”. In an extraordinary display of her versatility, she also won the Best Country Album award, highlighting her ability to transcend boundaries and explore diverse music landscapes. With her Album of the Year win, Beyonce became the fourth Black woman to ever win Album of the Year, following Lauryn Hill in 1999, Whitney Houston in 1994, and Natalie Cole in 1992.
The Best New Artist went to the very well-deserved Chappell Roan, who had an incredible year in 2024. Her debut sparked a new conversation in music. As an openly lesbian woman, Roan’s success marks a significant step forward for LGBTQ+ representation in this industry. In her Grammy speech, she used her moment to advocate for a liveable wage for musicians saying, "I told myself, if I ever won a GRAMMY, and I got to stand up here in front of the most powerful people in music, I would demand that labels and the industry profiting millions of dollars off artists would offer a living wage and healthcare, especially to developing artists.”
The night was also defined by genre-specific triumphs that showcased the diversity of talent in today’s music scene. Doechii’s innovative and dynamic lyrical delivery earned her the best Rap Album award and expressed how she became the third woman in Grammy history to win this award. Charli XCX captivated the audience with an incredible performance of her hit songs “Von Dutch” and “Guess” which featured stars like Alex Consani, Qwen Blackwell, Julia Fox, and others, her hit album “Brat” won her the Best Dance Album award. Meanwhile, Sabrina Carpenter’s performance in her album not only demonstrated her range and power but also secured her the Best Pop Vocal Album award, marking her as one of the brightest rising stars in the pop scene.
Latin music legend Shakira not only delivered a mesmerizing performance but also claimed the Best Latin Pop award for her very well-deserved project. Meanwhile, the alternative rock artist St Vincent took home the Best Alternative Album win. Her win was punctuated by a personal revelation, in which she hard-launched her wife and daughter which was an adorable surprise for fans.
In testament to the power of emotive music, SZA won Best R&B Song for “Saturn” a track that deeply resonated with fans blending reflective lyrics and soulful vocals. The country realm was equally represented when Kacey Musgraves won the Best Country Song award for her song “The Architect”, her beautiful storytelling captured hearts and inspired listeners.
The 67th Grammy Awards was more than a celebration of musical achievements , but a declaration that female artists are the forefront of redefining the music industry. From Beyonce’s Album Of The Year win to Chappell Roan’s win, the night reinforced the fact that women are leading an industry that continues to evolve. When women rise, the entire music world rises, the legacy of this night will inspire future generations of women artists to break boundaries, to not be afraid to pursue their dream and to celebrate authenticity in all its forms.