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Taylor Swift commanded the spotlight at this year's Grammy Awards, achieving an unprecedented feat as the first artist to secure Album of the Year four times. Prior to this triumph, she shared the record of three wins with icons Stevie Wonder, Paul Simon, and Frank Sinatra.
The esteemed prize was presented by none other than Celine Dion, who made a surprise appearance, adding an unexpected and memorable touch to the evening. Swift, not content with breaking records, used the platform to reveal a surprise new album, delighting fans and industry enthusiasts alike.
The Grammy ceremony on Sunday saw Miley Cyrus and Billie Eilish receiving top honors in addition to Swift. Notably, the event celebrated a notable presence of women, with R&B luminaries SZA and Victoria Monét, along with the all-female indie supergroup Boygenius, clinching multiple awards. The night also featured rare and poignant performances by music legends Tracy Chapman and Joni Mitchell.
While Killer Mike emerged as the top male winner, securing three rap trophies, his success was tinged with controversy. An apparent altercation backstage led to him being "booked for misdemeanor battery," according to the Los Angeles police, overshadowing his achievements and adding a somber note to the otherwise celebratory event. The Grammys, once again, proved to be a platform where music history is made, and this year, Taylor Swift took center stage in the record books.
Dion got a rapturous reception when she emerged to present the best album trophy, almost a year after she was forced to cancel all of her live shows after being diagnosed with a rare neurological disorder.
"When I say that I'm happy to be here, I really mean it from my heart," she told the audience.
There was an equally enthusiastic response when Dion announced Swift's name as the winner of best album.
The historic achievement is one of many the star has notched up in recent years. She said she "would love to tell you that this is the best moment in my life", but that simply finishing a song, rehearsing or preparing to play a show makes her equally happy.
For me, the award is the work," she said. "All I want to do is keep being able to do this. I love it so much. It makes me so happy. It makes me unbelievably blown away that it makes some people happy who voted for this award too."
Swift previously won album of the year in 2010 for Fearless, in 2016 for 1989, and in 2021 for Folklore.
Source: BBC
Image: Billboard, Grammy.com
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