The 66th edition of the Grammy Awards came with loads of surprises as usual and saw award recipients setting and breaking various records.
The highly talked about Taylor Swift became the first artist to win Album of the year for a fourth time, winning for “Midnights”.
Victoria Monét broke Sheryl Crow’s record for the oldest solo artist to win Best New Artist.
Let’s take a look at other record breakers on the night.
1. Taylor Swift broke her tie with Stevie Wonder & Frank Sinatra (3 wins) and became the sole holder of the record for the most wins in the Album of the year category after winning her fourth trophy for “Midnights” – she became the first artist to ever achieve this rare feat!
2. Victoria Monét breaks Sheryl Crow’s record and she becomes the oldest solo artist to win Best New Artist – Crow was 33 year, 18 days old at the time of her win, Monét is 34 years, 9 months and 4 days old.
3. Billie Eilish & Finneas (“What Was I Made For”) joined an elite group of 12 songwriters who have won two Song of the year trophies – they won their first Song of the year for “bad guy” in 2020; Billie Eilish also joins Adele as the only woman to win Song of the year two times.
4. SZA joined Lady Gaga as the only artist that has won 2 times in the Best Pop Duo/Group Performance category – she previously won for “Kiss Me More” with Doja Cat and she won again this year for “Ghost In The Machine” with Phoebe Bridgers.
5. Kylie Minogue became the inaugural winner of the newly created Best Pop Dance Recording category, winning for “Padam Padam” – Minogue won her second Grammy 20 years after winning her first one (in 2004, she won her first Grammy for “Come Into My World”).
6. Jack Antonoff tied Babyface as the producer with the most consecutive wins in the Producer of the year, Non-classical category since he has won last 3 years in a row; Antonoff also tied Pharell Williams, David Foster and Qunicy Jones as the producer with the second most wins in the category (first is Babyface with 4 wins).
Victoria Monét’s Age-Defying Triumph: Victoria Monét surpassed Sheryl Crow’s record as the oldest solo artist to win Best New Artist, achieving this milestone at 34 years, 9 months, and 4 days old. Crow’s previous record, set at 33 years and 18 days, is now a part of history.
Billie Eilish & Finneas’ Double Victory: Billie Eilish and Finneas added their names to an exclusive group of 12 songwriters by securing their second Song of the Year trophy for “What Was I Made For.” Eilish also joined Adele as the only women to win Song of the Year twice, marking a significant achievement in their musical journey.
SZA Joins Elite Company: SZA joined Lady Gaga as one of the rare artists to clinch the Best Pop Duo/Group Performance award twice. Her victories, first for “Kiss Me More” with Doja Cat and then for “Ghost In The Machine” with Phoebe Bridgers, solidify her status among the Grammy elite.
Kylie Minogue’s Inaugural Triumph: Kylie Minogue made history as the inaugural winner of the newly created Best Pop Dance Recording category, claiming victory with “Padam Padam.” This win, coming two decades after her first Grammy in 2004, showcases Minogue’s enduring excellence.
Jack Antonoff’s Producer Dominance: Jack Antonoff etched his name in Grammy history, tying with Babyface for the most consecutive wins in the Producer of the Year, Non-classical category. Antonoff’s three consecutive victories also place him in the company of Pharell Williams, David Foster, and Quincy Jones as producers with the second most wins in the category, closely trailing behind Babyface’s record of four wins.