Beyoncé Makes History at 2025 Grammys – Wins Best Album and Breaks Record with 35 Awards, BBC Reports
Beyoncé finally won the Grammy for Best Album at the 2025 awards, correcting what many saw as a long-standing mistake. According to BBC, this victory came for her album Cowboy Carter, which celebrates the black roots of country music. This win makes her the most-awarded artist in Grammy history, with 35 trophies.
BBC highlights that Beyoncé had been nominated for Best Album four times before but never won until now. When her name was announced, she hugged her daughter Blue Ivy and husband Jay-Z before accepting the award in a stunning gold dress. “I feel very full and very honored,” she said, dedicating the win to Linda Martell, a pioneer for black artists in country music.
This win is especially meaningful because Beyoncé is the first black woman to win Best Album since Lauryn Hill in 1999. BBC notes that Cowboy Carter is part of a trilogy exploring American music traditions and highlighting the often-overlooked contributions of black artists.
In a surprising moment, Beyoncé also won Best Country Album earlier in the night. BBC reports that she looked shocked when Taylor Swift, who once beat her for Best Album, announced her win. “I really wasn’t expecting this,” Beyoncé said, thanking country artists for their support.
The Grammys also celebrated other big winners, like Kendrick Lamar, who swept five awards, including Song of the Year for Not Like Us. BBC mentions that the ceremony doubled as a fundraiser for Los Angeles wildfire victims, raising over $7 million. Firefighters were honored throughout the night, and performances by artists like Billie Eilish and Lady Gaga paid tribute to the city.
BBC adds that the night wasn’t just about music—it was also about standing up for important causes. Lady Gaga used her speech to support LGBTQ+ rights, while newcomer Chappell Roan called for fair pay and better conditions for artists in the music industry.
Other highlights included Charli XCX winning three awards for her album Brat, and The Beatles winning Best Rock Performance for their AI-assisted song Now and Then. BBC also reports that rapper Doechii made history as only the third woman to win Best Rap Album.
Beyoncé’s historic win and the emotional moments throughout the night made the 2025 Grammys unforgettable.
As BBC sums it up, this was a night of celebration, resilience, and recognition for artists who’ve shaped music history.
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