Beyoncé won the Grammy for album of the year for “COWBOY CARTER.”
Other nominees in the category included “New Blue Sun” by André 3000, “Short n’ Sweet” by Sabrina Carpenter, “BRAT” by Charli xcx, “Djesse Vol. 4” by Jacob Collier, “HIT ME HARD AND SOFT” by Billie Eilish, “The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess” by Chappell Roan and “THE TORTURED POETS DEPARTMENT” by Taylor Swift.
Beyonce accepts the Album of the Year award for “COWBOY CARTER” onstage during the 67th Annual GRAMMY Awards on Feb. 02, 2025 in Los Angeles.
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The award was presented to Beyonce by members of the Los Angeles County Fire Department.
“I’d like to thank and acknowledge and praise all the firefighters for keeping us safe,” Beyonce said. “I just feel very full and very honored. It’s been many, many years.”
She added, “And I just want to thank the Grammys, every songwriter, every collaborator, every producer, all of the hard work. I want to dedicate this to Ms. Martell and to just keep pushing forward, opening doors. God bless. Thank you so much.”
Beyonce accepts the Album of the Year award for “COWBOY CARTER” with Blue Ivy Carter onstage during the 67th Annual GRAMMY Awards on Feb. 02, 2025 in Los Angeles.
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Members of the Los Angeles County Fire Department presented the award to Beyoncé.
“I’d like to thank and acknowledge and praise all the firefighters for keeping us safe,” Beyoncé said in her acceptance speech. “I just feel very full and very honored. It’s been many, many years.”
“I just want to thank the Grammys, every songwriter, every collaborator, every producer, all of the hard work,” she added, dedicating her win to Linda Martell, one of the first Black country performers.
Ahead of the winner being announced, members of the Los Angeles County Fire Department were honored onstage.
LA County Fire Chief Anthony C. Marrone thanked the Recording Academy for the “honor and privilege to be here in the company of such talented music industry professionals.”
“Our heartfelt condolences and prayers remain with all the families who have lost loved ones, friends and neighbors, along with everyone who has lost homes, businesses and been displaced,” Marrone said. “We are thankful to our many partners, including all of you for standing alongside our residents and communities to offered continued support. I’m confident we will recover. We are LA.”