The 2025 Grammy Awards brought another unforgettable night of celebration, honoring the best in music across various genres. With standout performances, emotional speeches, and surprising wins, this year’s ceremony was a testament to the ever-evolving music industry. From pop sensation Sabrina Carpenter to rap icon Kendrick Lamar, the evening highlighted both seasoned and emerging talents. Here’s a complete list of winners from the biggest night in music:
Major Categories
- Best New Artist – Chappell Roan
- Song of the Year – Not Like Us – Kendrick Lamar
- Album of the Year – The Tortured Poets Department – Taylor Swift
- Record of the Year – Espresso – Sabrina Carpenter
Genre-Specific Categories
Pop
- Best Pop Vocal Album – Short n’ Sweet – Sabrina Carpenter
- Best Pop Solo Performance – Espresso – Sabrina Carpenter
- Best Dance Pop Recording – Von Dutch – Charli XCX
Rap & Hip-Hop
- Best Rap Album – Alligator Bites Never Heal – Doechii
- Best Rap Performance – Not Like Us – Kendrick Lamar
- Best Rap Song – Not Like Us – Kendrick Lamar
- Best Melodic Rap Performance – 3:AM – Rapsody featuring Erykah Badu
R&B
- Best R&B Performance – Made for Me (Live on BET) – Muni Long
- Best Traditional R&B Performance – That’s You – Lucky Daye
- Best R&B Song – Saturn – SZA
- Best Progressive R&B Album – So Glad to Know You – Avery*Sunshine (tie) / Why Lawd? – NxWorries (tie)
- Best R&B Album – 11:11 (Deluxe) – Chris Brown
Country
- Best Country Album – Cowboy Carter – Beyoncé
- Best Country Solo Performance – It Takes a Woman – Chris Stapleton
- Best Country Duo/Group Performance – II Most Wanted – Beyoncé featuring Miley Cyrus
- Best Country Song – The Architect – Kacey Musgraves
Rock & Alternative
- Best Rock Performance – Now and Then – The Beatles
- Best Rock Song – Broken Man – St. Vincent
- Best Rock Album – Hackney Diamonds – The Rolling Stones
- Best Alternative Music Album – All Born Screaming – St. Vincent
- Best Alternative Music Performance – Flea – St. Vincent
Dance & Electronic
- Best Dance/Electronic Music Album – Brat – Charli XCX
- Best Dance/Electronic Recording – Neverender – Justice and Tame Impala
Latin & Global Music
- Best Latin Pop Album – Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran – Shakira
- Best Música Urbana Album – Las Letras Ya No Importan – Residente
- Best Global Music Album – Alkebulan II – Matt B Featuring Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Other Notable Wins
- Best Metal Performance – Mea Culpa (Ah! Ça Ira!) – Gojira, Marina Viotti, and Victor Le Masne
- Best African Music Performance – Love Me JeJe – Tems
- Best Folk Album – Woodland – Gillian Welch and David Rawlings
- Best Musical Theater Album – Hell’s Kitchen
- Best Audio Book, Narration, and Storytelling Recording – Last Sundays in the Plains: A Centennial Celebration – Jimmy Carter
- Best Comedy Album – The Dreamer – Dave Chappelle
- Producer of the Year, Non-Classical – Daniel Nigro
- Songwriter of the Year, Non-Classical – Amy Allen
The 2025 Grammy Awards once again showcased an impressive lineup of artists, blending mainstream pop, emerging talents, and industry legends. With a mix of expected victories and surprising upsets, the ceremony reaffirmed the dynamic and diverse landscape of modern music. Congratulations to all the winners!