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Aller guten Dinge sind fünf: Nach vier erfolglosen Versuchen hat die US-Musikerin Beyoncé Knowles für „Cowboy Carter“ endlich den Grammy für das beste Album des Jahres gewonnen. Die 43-Jährige ist damit am Ende einer oft berührenden Award-Show in Los Angeles noch weiter im Musik-Olymp aufgestiegen. Zweiter großer Gewinner des Abends war der Rapper Kendrick Lamar.

Mit 32 Auszeichnungen war Beyoncé schon vor der diesjährigen Veranstaltung die meist prämierte Person in der Geschichte des Preises, nun sind noch einmal drei weitere Grammys hinzugekommen – darunter auch der lang ersehnte Album-Preis.

Für die rund 13.000 Mitglieder der oft als konservativ geltenden Recording Academy gab es kein Vorbeikommen an dem Country-Album, das mit Hits wie „Texas Hold ‘Em“ weltweit Erfolge feierte. „Ich fühle mich einfach sehr vollkommen und sehr geehrt. Es waren viele, viele Jahre“, sagte Beyoncé bei der Entgegennahme der Auszeichnung.

Freude in der Entourage von Beyoncé: Jay-Z umarmt seine Ehefrau nach der Verkündung, dass „Cowboy Carter“ als bestes Album des Jahres ausgezeichnet wird.
Joy in Beyoncé’s entourage: Jay-Z hugs his wife after the announcement that” Cowboy Carter “is recognized as the best album of the year.Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP

Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter, so her full name, had previously managed to win the Grammy for the best country album of the year in the evening. Together with Miley Cyrus, she also got the prize for the best duo/group performance for “II MOST WANTED”.

Kendrick Lamar is also one of the big winners

The US rapper Kendrick Lamar became the clearer of the evening with five Grammys. His hit “Not Like Us” not only won the award for the best producer team and the performer of a song as a “recording of the year”. He also got the Grammy for the “Song of the Year”, with which composers and copywriters are honored.

Who honors whom? Diana Ross presents Kendrick Lamar the award for the song of the year.
Who honors whom? Diana Ross presents Kendrick Lamar the award for the song of the year.Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP

Lamar had pretended the hip-hop track himself. Among other things, he deals with sexual misconduct and was part of a publicly held dispute with the singer Drake. The 37-year-old also got Grammys for the best rap performance, the best rap song and the best music video. He now has a total of 22 Grammys.

Chappell Roan is the best new artist

For some of the most important pop queens of the past music year, there were more consolation prices. Singer and songwriter Chappell Roan got the Grammy as the best new artist of the year. The 26-year-old was successful with her debut album “The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess” around the world.

Chappell Roan gets the Grammy as the best young artist from the hands of Victoria Monet (left).
Chappell Roan gets the Grammy as the best young artist from the hands of Victoria Monet (left).Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP

Sabrina Carpenter received a prize for “Espresso” as the best pop solo performance and an award for the best pop singing album for “Short N ‘Sweet”. Despite six nominations, Taylor Swift even went completely empty this year.

Heidi Klum tears Benson Boone down the suit

Despite an almost four-hour term, the gala evening in the crypto.com arena from Los Angeles was entertaining. Among the almost two dozen appearances of the evening, the stage shows by rapper Doechii, Roan and Carpenter and an energetic appearance by Charlie XCX stood out shortly before the end.

Newcomer Benson Boone ventured a casual somersault on stage from a piano. Previously, he had had part of his suit pulled away in the audience area of ​​Heidi Klum. A blue glitter outfit was hidden underneath.

Stevie Wonder touched

The 74-year-old old master Stevie Wonder achieved a particularly touching moment. Together with the ten-year-old Herbie Hancock, he paid tribute to the late Quincy Jones with a harmonica solo and a short version of “We Are The World”. Jones had produced the song in 1985 and recorded with dozens of world stars to collect money for crisis aid at a famine in Ethiopia.

Legends on the wing: Herbie Hancock (left) and Stevie Wonder
Legends on the wing: Herbie Hancock (left) and Stevie WonderChris Pizzello/Invision/AP

Wonder also commented on the current political situation of the United States. “We are still the world. We are still the people who are ready to fight and die for this country. “

Criticism of Trump, without naming his name

Otherwise, the women have dared to criticize the new US president without naming Donald Trump’s names. Singer and songwriter Shakira recalled the situation of foreigners in the USA. “I would like to devote this award to all my immigrant brothers and sisters in this country,” said the 48-year-old after winning the prize for the best Latin pop album of the year. “You will be loved, you are worth something and I will always fight with you,” said the Colombian.

Shakira sang and warned.
Shakira sang and warned.Reuters

Lady Gaga warned more minority rights and said: “Trans people are not invisible. Trans people deserve love. The Queere Community deserves to be supported. ”Alicia Keys handled the truth that Trump is doing many decrees towards equal remedy initiatives and politics for extra variety. “This isn’t any time to close down the number of voices,” she said. “The extra voices there are, the extra highly effective the sound.”

Appreciation of the victims of the fires

In addition, the evening was under the impression of the devastating fires in Los Angeles. The show ended with two dozen firefighters who came on stage to award the album grammys to Beyoncé. In many places, the honored and appearing explained how much they loved the city and its people. Lamar dedicated his price to them.

The show producers had also granted local retailers for free advertising time, so that, for example, a clothing label, a skateboard business and a flower shop received nationwide attention.

Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars sing
Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars sing “California Dreamin ‘” on the Grammy stage.Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP

Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars sang a peaceful model of the oldie “California Dreamin ‘”, at the start of the show the band Dawes already played with John Legend and Sheryl Crow the song “I like la” by Randy Newman. During the show, QR codes were shown for collecting donations, moderator Trevor Noah said in the last third that more than $ seven million had already been raised.

Kanye West Missing the Scandal

In view of the balanced show and the historical award winner, a provocation of rapper Kanye West remained only one edge note. His partner Bianca Censori had caused a sensation on the red carpet with a transparent dress that made her look almost naked.

Rumors that the couple had been asked by the organizer after the carpet appearance to leave the Grammys are wrong, wrote the “People” magazine. After the carpet appearance, West left the event again on its own motivation.

The winners 2025 in necessary classes

In mehr als 90 Kategorien sind in dieser Nacht in Los Angeles die Grammys vergeben worden. Das sind die Gewinner des Musikpreises in den wichtigsten Sparten:

„Album des Jahres“: Beyoncé für „Cowboy Carter“

„Song des Jahres“: Kendrick Lamar für „Not Like Us“

„Aufnahme des Jahres“: Kendrick Lamar für „Not Like Us“

„Beste neue Künstlerin“: Chappell Roan

„Beste Pop Solo Performance“: Sabrina Carpenter für „Espresso“

„Beste Pop Duo Performance“: Lady Gaga und Bruno Mars für „Die With a Smile“

„Bestes Rap-Album“: Doechii für „Alligator Bites Never Heal“

„Bestes Pop-Gesangsalbum“: Sabrina Carpenter für „Short n’ Sweet“

„Beste Dance/ Electronic-Aufnahme“: Justice und Tame Impala für „Neverender“

„Bestes Dance/ Electronic-Album“: Charlie XCX für „Brat“

„Beste Dance Pop Aufnahme“: Charlie XCX für „Von Dutch“

„Bestes Rock-Album“: The Rolling Stones für „Hackney Diamonds“

„Bestes Country-Album“: Beyoncé für „Cowboy Carter“

„Bester Rap-Song“: Kendrick Lamar für „Not Like Us“

„Bestes Musikvideo“: Kendrick Lamar für „Not Like Us“

„Beste Musik für visuelle Medien wie Filme und TV-Serien“: Hans Zimmer für „Dune“

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