The most significant award show in the music industry, the Grammy Awards 2024 took place on 4th February 2024 at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. It was a spectacular event with sincere speeches unexpected surprises, and first-time wins. Let’s take a look at some of the best moments from the award show.
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Miley Cyrus shrieks “I just won my first Grammy”
Miley Cyrus took home her first Grammy for best pop solo performance for her song, Flowers which was released on January 12, 2023. She was given the award by Mariah Carey, whom Miley insisted on staying next to her throughout her hearty acceptance speech. She stated, “This MC is going to stand by this MC, this is just too iconic.” Following that she presented her song, Flowers. In the middle of her performance, she expressed her happiness as she cried out, ‘I just won my first Grammy’ in between the lyrics.
Taylor Swift surprised everyone by announcing her upcoming album
Taylor Swift undoubtedly knows what her fans desire. The 34-year-old pop singer stunned the audience with the announcement of her upcoming album during her acceptance speech. After garnering her 13th Grammy for Best Pop Vocal Album, she announced her revealed that her new album is coming up on April 19. Taylor shared that she wanted to thank the members of the Recording Academy and further went on to thank her fans for voting. She informed her fans about her upcoming album, The Tortured Poets Department which will be released on April 19 as a gift for voting for her. She promised to post the cover of her new album on her social media right after getting off the stage.
Stevie Wonder’s sincere tribute to late friend Tony Bennett
Steve Wonder paid a sincere homage to his late friend, Tony Bennett. He stepped in for a yearly tribute part to pay tribute to his deceased friend who passed away on July 2023 at the age of 96. “I remember hearing Tony Bennett singing ‘For Once in My Life’ when I was like 13 or 14 years old. But what’s amazing is I was able to actually sing the song with someone that I admired for so long, not just because of his voice, which was incredible, but because of his art, his love for art, his love for peace, his love for unity, and his love for civil rights,” Steve stated.
Tracy Chapman receives an ecstatic applause
Tracy Chapman was given ecstatic applause at the Grammys following her performance of Fast Car with Luke Combs. Tracy penned and initially performed the song in 1988. Luke Combs produced a new rendition of the song last year and the song witnessed its rebirth all over again. The audience enthusiastically praised Tracy’s performance by hailing her as a legend and sharing her performance on social media. An X user wrote, “This gave me goosebumps and then reduced me to tears. A beautiful performance by Tracy Chapman and Luke Combs. Music has the power to lift us to a higher plane doesn’t it?!”
Joni Mitchell performs at the Grammy Awards for the first time
Joni Mitchell appears on the stage for the first time at the Grammy Awards in her five-year-long professional life. Joni was the winner of the Recording Academy’s Lifetime Achievement Award in 2002. Joni delivered a touching performance on Both Sides Now. Jacob Collier, Sista Strings, Allison Russel, Lucius, Blake Mills, and Brandi Carlisle were among the artists who joined her onstage. She received the Grammy for the Best Folk Album for Joni Mitchell at Newport.
Tyla wins her first Grammy for “Water”
The Johannesburg-born singer won her first Grammy for the Best African Music Performance. ASAKE & Olamide, Burna Boy, Davido featuring Musa Keys, and Ayra Starr were among the nominees. Tyla’s hit single, Water reached 7th position on the Billboard Hot 100 chart last month. Tyla stated, “I never thought I’d say I won a Grammy at 22 years old. Thank you to the Recording Academy for this category. It is so important to me.”
