The American Taylor Swift made history this Sunday at the 66th edition of the Grammy Awards, by becoming the first artist to reach the record of four accumulated awards in the album of the year category. , thanks to his work ‘Midnights’.
In a Hispanic key, the Colombian Karol G (‘Mañana Sera Bonito’) and the Mexican Peso Pluma (‘Génesis’) managed to bag the first American grammy of their careers, in the sections of best urban music album and best album of Mexican music, respectively.
Although the great attraction of the event was Swift’s record, which to date was tied with Frank Sinatra, Paul Simon and Stevie Wonder with three gramophone awards for album of the year.
Taylor Swift makes history at the Grammys
“I would love to say that this is the best moment of my life, but I feel this happy when I finish a song (…) or when I rehearse with my dancers or my band,” said the singer, who also won best pop album. vocal and took advantage of the appointment to say that his new album will be released in April.
The award in the queen category was presented to her by Canadian Céline Dion, who suffers from a neurological disease and urged attendees not to “take for granted the tremendous love and joy that music transmits.”
Billie Eilish brings the ‘Barbie’ phenomenon to the Grammys
The phenomenon ‘Barbie’ also arrived at the Grammys thanks to Billie Eilish with ‘What Was I Made For?’, which makes up the soundtrack of this film, awarded song of the year, as well as best song written for visual media .
“Thanks to my brother, who is my best friend in the world and makes me the person I am today. Thanks also to Greta Gerwig for making the best movie of the year,” Eilish exclaimed.
For her part, the popular Miley Cyrus was crowned in the record of the year category with her viral song ‘Flowers’, which she performed live during the gala and which also won her the award in the best pop solo performance section.
“Don’t think that this (the award) is important because it really is very important,” joked the artist, who won her first Grammys this year.
Another established figure who dusted off her gramophone cabinet was the American Victoria Monét, awarded the prestigious award for best new artist after a glorious course with ‘Jaguar II’ that also earned her the Grammy for best R&B album and best engineering. sound on a non-classical album.
Karol G and Featherweight achieve their first awards
The 66th edition of the Grammy Awards , presented by comedian Trevor Noah for the fourth consecutive year, also saw Karol G win in the category of best urban music album -specifically dedicated to Latin figures-, beating Puerto Ricans Rauw Alejandro (‘ Saturno’) and Tainy (‘Data’).
“I hope it is the first of many,” said the artist after receiving the award from her compatriot Maluma and Christina Aguilera.
While the exponent of the corridos tumbados Peso Pluma triumphed in best Mexican music album (including Texan) against Ana Bárbara (‘Bordado A Mano’) or Lupita Infante (‘Amor Como en Las Movies de Antiguos’), among others.
Success for Rubén Blades, Natalia Lafourcade and Juanes
Rubén Blades added another success to his career – he already has twelve gramophones – thanks to his work ‘Siembra: 45º Anniversary’ , awarded in the category of best tropical album.
The recognition for best Latin or alternative rock album fell evenly: a tie between the Mexican Natalia Lafourcade (‘De Todos Las Flores’) and the Colombian Juanes (‘Vida Cotidiana’).
And the Guatemalan singer-songwriter and guitarist Gaby Moreno won the award for best Latin pop album with ‘X Mí (Vol. 1)’, beating contenders such as the Spanish Pablo Alborán (‘La Cuarta Hoja’).
The one who could not complete the feat was Edgar Barrera, the only Hispanic in this edition nominated in one of the general categories, exactly in the non-classical composer of the year.
The producer – behind hits like ‘Un x100to’, by Grupo Frontera with Bad Bunny – was surpassed by the American Theron Tomas, who has worked with artists like Lil Durk or Future.
BY: Usmana Kousar