Our 2025 Grammys Recap

By Stephen Thompson,

Reanna Cruz, Shamira Ibrahim, Liz Metzger, Jessica Reedy

Published February 3, 2025 at 10:04 AM EST

BeyoncÃ© accepts the award for best country album during the 67th Grammy Awards.

This year's Grammys was a huge night for Beyoncé, who finally won album of the year for Cowboy Carter. Kendrick Lamar picked up record and song of the year for "Not Like Us." And Chappell Roan edged out a crowded field to win best new artist.

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