What are Grammy Awards?
The Grammy award stands out as the only music award where nominees and winners are chosen exclusively by the creators themselves – the peers of those being judged.
A Grammy Award is one of the series awards given annually in the United States by either the National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences or the Latin Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences. Commonly referred to as the Grammys, these awards aim to acknowledge outstanding achievements in the music industry.
Grammy Awards 2024 Highlights
Taylor Swift, a dominant figure in pop music, achieved a remarkable feat at the Grammys by securing her fourth Album of the Year award for “Midnights” – the highest number ever attained by any artist. This 34-year-old surpassed legendary musicians like Frank Sinatra, Paul Simon, and Stevie Wonder for the most wins in this prestigious category. She outshined a strong lineup of artists such as Lana Del Rey, Olivia Rodrigo, Jon Batiste, and the top nominee SZA to claim this significant accolade.
Taylor also won another award, for Best Pop Vocal Album. While accepting this award, she pleased her fans by revealing that she would be releasing a new studio album titled “The Tortured Poets Department” on April 19th.
Ustad Zakir Hussain Won Three Grammy Awards
Ustad Zakir Hussain, from India, brought honor to our nation by winning three awards at the 66th Grammy Awards held in the US. The renowned tabla player and music composer secured the prestigious award in the Best Global Music Performance category for Pashto.
Additionally, he contributed to the Jazz group Shakti, which clinched the award for Best Global Music Album for their latest release, “This Moment.”
Furthermore, he also received recognition in the category of Best Contemporary Instrumental Album.
Performers at the Grammy Awards
The Grammys stage featured performances by SZA, Billy Joel, Joni Mitchell, Dua Lipa, Luke Combs, and Burna Boy. Winners of the Grammy Awards 2024 were selected by members of the Recording Academy, which includes musicians, producers, engineers, and other industry professionals.
In the recent years, the Academy has made efforts to increase diversity within its membership by inviting more women and people of color to join. Additionally, organizers introduced several new categories this year, including the best African music performance.
