LOS ALAMITOS CA — Households around the world this past weekend turned on their televisions to tune into the 66th Annual Grammy Awards. Viewers were looking forward to seeing the artists they love get recognized for their music, their performances, and the messages they delivered to their fans. And of course, the “Swifties” were especially excited to see Taylor Swift’s face show up on another screen that wasn’t during the football game. 

Artists highlighted throughout the night

From Billie Eilish to Billy Joel, multiple artists were acknowledged, and their fans have never been more proud. Starting off with Sza, one of the most nominated artists of the night took home the award for Best R&B Song. Sza performed her two hits “Snooze” and “Kill Bill” off of her album “SOS.” Her performance highlighted female empowerment, a theme showcased throughout the night. 

“Seven of eight album nominations are women,” announced Grammy host Trevor Noah.

Singer and songwriter Billie Eilish, another female artist who is known for her success at the Grammys, took home an award this year once again. Eilish and her brother Finneas accepted Song of the Year for their hit “What Was I Made For” which was shown in the movie everyone knows and loves, “Barbie.” Music has the power to make listeners feel something, whatever that feeling may be, and the live performance of this song caught the attention of many audience members. 

Numerous people in today’s society have been wanting to become their own independent selves, especially when it comes to breaking away from a relationship. Pop artist Miley Cyrus expresses this feeling with her song “Flowers,” which won Best Pop Solo Performance and Record of the Year. Cyrus’ energy throughout the night truly embodied the spirit of a strong, liberated person, and her anthem backing it up made for a perfect combination.  

The woman who broke a record of winning Album of the Year four times in a row was Taylor Swift. Swift doesn’t need an introduction. She is adored by all of her fans and came into the Grammys this year with a positive demeanor. Thankfully, this year her speech was not interrupted.

“I feel this happy when I finish a song. For me the award is the work, and I want to keep doing this,” Swift said during her acceptance speech.

Even though this year at the Grammys there wasn’t another big scandal that made the cut, Jay Z did still share his opinion and make a controversial comment. Jay Z won the Dr. Dre’s Global Impact Award, and while he was on stage claiming his award alongside his daughter, he expressed his viewpoints on the Grammys while his wife, Beyonce, was in the audience.

“Some of you are going to go home tonight and feel like you got robbed, some of you may get robbed, some of you don’t belong in a category. When I get nervous I tell the truth,” Jay Z said.

The Grammys is a night for all of the music lovers out there and shines a spotlight on multiple genres, including all different types of artists. People tune in every year, and this event is gaining more diversity, which can excite viewers for future awards.