Beyoncé Wins Album of the Year for ‘Cowboy Carter’ at the 2025 Grammys

It finally happened—Beyoncé has won Album of the Year at the Grammys! 🎶✨ Her latest project, Cowboy Carter, won the night’s top prize, marking her first win in this category.

Despite being the most awarded and nominated artist in Grammy history, Beyoncé had been snubbed four times before in this category. With this win, she became the first Black woman to claim Album of the Year in the 21st century—the last being Lauryn Hill with The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill in 1999.

Related: Beyoncé Steps Up: $2.5 Million Donation to Support LA Fire Victims

Other Big Wins & Moments from the Grammys

🎤 Kendrick Lamar dominated Song & Record of the Year with his diss track “Not Like Us.”
🎸 The Beatles’ AI-powered track Now and Then won Best Rock Performance, with Sean Lennon accepting on behalf of his father, John Lennon.
🔥 The Weeknd ended his Grammy boycott, performing in a show-stopping moment after years of calling the organization “corrupt.”
🎤 Chappell Roan was named Best New Artist.
💃 Shakira took home Latin Pop Album of the Year and dedicated her award to immigrant communities.
🎶 Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars teamed up for a cover of California Dreamin’ and later won Best Pop Duo/Group Performance for Die With A Smile.
🏆 Alicia Keys received the Dr. Dre Global Impact Award.

Honouring Los Angeles & Wildfire Relief Efforts

This year’s Grammys didn’t just celebrate music—it also highlighted the resilience of Los Angeles following devastating wildfires.

🏙️ Trevor Noah’s opening speech was dedicated to those affected, and local businesses impacted by the fires were given ad time throughout the show.

💰 By the end of the night, viewers had contributed $7 million to relief efforts.

A historic night for music—and Queen Bey. 👑🎶