Taylor Swift presents Beyoncé with best country album

An amazed expression shot on Beyoncé’s face while her latest album, Cowboy Carter, was named Best Country album with 67th Grammy Awards.

In a moment, with symbolism, the prize was announced by Taylor Swift – another artist who managed to change genres – and who is Beyoncé’s competition for the main prize of the evening, album of the year.

“Wow, I really didn’t expect that,” said the star, thanking “all the incredible country artists” who had voted for the price.

Recognition came five months after Beyoncé was Snubbed at the Country Music Awards – Even after she became the first black woman to have a number one hit on the table of hot country songs, with the Texas Hold ‘EM.

This song was also nominated for record of the year, but lost to Kendrick Lamar is not like us.

The rap hit, which was the blow to be eliminated in Lamar’s long rap battle with Drake, won the five prizes for which he was nominated, including the song of the year, the best rap song and The best video clip.

It was only the second victory record for the hip-hop song of the year (after this is america by Childish Gambino in 2019), but Lamar played the realization, rather focusing on his hometown of Los Angeles, recently ravaged by forest fires.

“We are going to devote it to the city,” he said. “Compton, Long Beach Inglewood, Hollywood, in the valley … It’s my neck of the woods that held me from a young puppy.”

The ceremony, at the Crypto.com Arena de Los Angeles, doubled as fundraising for people affected by fires, raising more than $ 7 million (5.7 million pounds sterling) by the end of the night.

The show opened its doors with a special performance of the local Dawes group, whose houses were destroyed in hell, playing the classic song of Randy Newman I Love la.

Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars later delivered a catchy version of California Dreamin ‘, originally by Mamas & Papas, dedicated to the first stakeholders who helped fight fires.

The actor Trevor Noah, who welcomed the ceremony, admitted that “a few weeks ago, we were not sure that this show would even happen”.

“Fortunately, due to the heroic efforts of the firefighters, the fires have now been contained, and despite all the devastation, the spirit of the city has appeared,” he added generous applause.

Fireburils were invited to the prices to honor their efforts; And they traveled the red carpet taking selfies with the biggest music stars.

Billie Eilsh, from Los Angeles, was the second artist on stage and played his nominated singing birds at the cost of a feather on a backdrop inspired by the natural beauty of California.

“I love you,” she said then that the music ended.

Noah then joked by saying that the winners whose speeches lasted more than a few and a half minutes would have to give $ 1,000 for each additional second they have spoken.

As for the prices, Beyoncé arrived at the ceremony with the most appointments – 11 in total.

She already has more grammys than any other artist in the story, a transport of 32 trophies, but has never won the most Grand Prix, album of the year.

Winning the best Country album pointed out that she was in the running for the trophy higher than the fifth moment of the request – but the category is stacked with equally deserted records of Billie Eilish and the quadruple winner Taylor Swift.

British pop star Charli XCX is also in the running for Brat – which has already won three trophies, including the best dance / pop album.

Sabrina Carpenter is another solid competitor, having already won the best POP vocal album for Short ‘N’ Sweet, and the best solo pop performance for her Coquette summer anthem, Espresso.

Chappell Roan won the best new artist and used his speech to call for remuneration and fair conditions in the music industry.

“I said to myself that if I ever won a Grammy and that I assisted myself here in front of the most powerful people of music, I would ask that the labels and the industry enjoying millions of dollars on artists would offer a livable salary And health care, especially for developing artists, “she said.

“The labels, we have you, but you have us?”

Meanwhile, Lady Gaga was one of the many artists to defend the LGBTQ +community, after President Trump published decrees Prohibition of diversity, equity and inclusion to the government, as well as that which recognized two sexesmale and female.

“I just want to say tonight that trans people are not invisible,” she said, accepting the price for the best pop / group group with Bruno Mars, for their duet with a smile.

“Trans people deserve love, the Queer community deserves to be raised. Music is love. Thank you.”

The first prize of the main ceremony was the best rap album, which went to the rapper born in Florida Doechii, for his mixtape Alligator Bites does not heal.

She noted that it was only the third time that a woman had earned the category since her introduction in 1989, with a cry to her predecessors Lauryn Hill and Cardi B.

“There are so many black women looking at me right now, and I want to tell you that you can do it,” she added.

“Everything is possible. Do not allow anyone to project stereotypes on you [or] Tell yourself that you cannot be here, that you are too dark, or that you are not intelligent enough, or that you are too dramatic or that you are too strong.

“You are exactly who you have to be to be right where you are and I am a testimony. Rent God.”

The show also presented a long tribute to Quincy Jones, who died last year at the age of 91, after producing some of the most emblematic songs in the history of pop for artists such as Frank Sinatra, Dizzie Gillespie, Michael Jackson and Chaka Khan.

The segment was introduced by Will Smith, making his first appearance during a television award ceremony since he slapped Chris Rock on stage at the Oscars in 2022.

The musician said that he owed his career to Jones, who threw him into the sitcom in the 1990s, Fresh Prince of Bel Air, and called him “one of the most revolutionary and influential figures of our era “.

He then presented the star of the wicked Cynthia Erivo and the pianist Herbie Hancock, who interpreted Jones’ arrangement to make me pass the moon.

The tribute continued with Stevie Wonder Performing We Are the World, and Janelle Monaé delivering a perfect version of Michael Jackson’s Don’t ‘Til You Envegher, in a replica of the sparkling glitter and crystal crystal socks of silver crystal The star.