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2025 Grammy Awards: See the complete list of winners

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The 67th Annual Grammy Awards returned to L.A.’s Crypto.com Arena on Sunday, February 2, with Trevor Noah hosting the ceremony for the fifth year in a row.

Kendrick Lamar earned five Grammys, including Record of the Year and Song of the Year for his Drake diss track “Not Like Us.” Beyoncé won Best Country Album and took home the coveted Album of the Year award for Cowboy Carter, an award she has never won previously, despite being the most Grammy-nominated artist in history.

Sabrina Carpenter won three Grammys — including Best Pop Vocal Album for Short n’ Sweet; Charli XCX won three awards for her album Brat; and Chappell Roan won the Grammy for Best New Artist.

This year’s ceremony also centered on raising money for the victims of the Los Angeles wildfires. The Academy, along with its MusiCares organization, launched the Los Angeles Fire Relief Effort to raise money for people in the music industry who were affected by the fires, raising and pledging more than $4 million so far.

For the full list of winners, head to Grammy.com.

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Country Daypop

2025 Grammy Awards: See the complete list of winners

The 67th Annual Grammy Awards ceremony will honor the best recordings^ compositions^ and artists from September 16^ 2023^ to August 30^ 2024^ chosen by recording acad

The 67th Annual Grammy Awards returned to L.A.’s Crypto.com Arena on Sunday, February 2, with Trevor Noah hosting the ceremony for the fifth year in a row.

Kendrick Lamar earned five Grammys, including Record of the Year and Song of the Year for his Drake diss track “Not Like Us.” Beyoncé won Best Country Album and took home the coveted Album of the Year award for Cowboy Carter, an award she has never won previously, despite being the most Grammy-nominated artist in history.

Sabrina Carpenter won three Grammys — including Best Pop Vocal Album for Short n’ Sweet; Charli XCX won three awards for her album Brat; and Chappell Roan won the Grammy for Best New Artist.

This year’s ceremony also centered on raising money for the victims of the Los Angeles wildfires. The Academy, along with its MusiCares organization, launched the Los Angeles Fire Relief Effort to raise money for people in the music industry who were affected by the fires, raising and pledging more than $4 million so far.

For the full list of winners, head to Grammy.com.

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Sec’y of State Marco Rubio meets with Panamanian President Mulino regarding Panama Canal

Marco Rubio speaks at a rally at the Texas Station Gambling Hall & Hotel on February 21^ 2016 in North Las Vegas^ Nevada.

On Sunday, Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino to tour the Panama Canal, as the Trump administration makes a push for control of the critical canal. This is Rubio’s first international trip as secretary of state and will include stops in other Latin American countries, as well.

The Panama Canal serves as a shortcut between the Pacific Ocean and the Atlantic Ocean. And although the U.S. led the construction of the major waterway that around 40% of the world’s cargo ship traffic now moves through, its control was given to Panama in 1999.

Trump has repeatedly stated that China has too much control of the Panama canal, and that the United States needs to be fully in charge of the vital transportation waterway for economic security; Panamanian President Mulino has refuted those claims, however, he stated on Sunday that his country would not renew an agreement to be part of China’s Belt and Road Initiative and added that Panama would seek to work with the U.S. on new investments instead, including infrastructure projects. Mulino also reiterated on Sunday during his meeting with Rubio that his country’s sovereignty over the Panama Canal was not up for debate, and said he addressed the China concerns during their talks.

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Victims in fatal crash of medical jet in Pennsylvania are identified

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The six passengers traveling aboard the medical jet that crashed shortly upon takeoff  in Northeast Philadelphia Friday night have been identified. All those onboard the Learjet 55 aircraft, including a pediatric patient who recently finished treatment at Shriners Children’s Hospital, were killed in the crash.

A spokesperson for Jet Rescue Air Ambulance said Sunday they were all those on board were Mexican citizens, including the 11-year-old patient, Alentina Guzman Murillo, who was accompanied by her 31-year-old mother Lizeth Murillo Ozuna.  Also killed were Capt. Alan Alejandro Montoya Perales, 46, and Copilot Josue de Jesus Juarez Juarez, 43, along with Dr. Raul Meza Arredondo and paramedic Rodrigo Lopez Padilla, both 41. A person on the ground in a vehicle also died.

A spokesperson for Shriners Children’s Hospital said in a statement: “It’s extremely hard and extremely difficult, those that were involved directly in her care were very aware that she was going to be traveling home and there had actually been a sendoff for her today.

Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker said Sunday (via CBS NEWS) that the number of injured victims increased from 20 to 22 individuals — five remain hospitalized, three of whom are in critical condition.

The National Transportation Safety Board said the medical jet departed from a base in Florida around noon and arrived in Northeast Philadelphia around 2:15 p.m., headed to Springfield, Mo.,with the final destination in Tijuana, Mexico. NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy told reporters there was no indication of a problem radioed to air traffic control before the crash, which left debris scattered across four to five city blocks near Roosevelt Mall. The NTSB said investigators are still looking for the plane’s cockpit voice recorder.

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How Kelly Clarkson inspired Kelsea Ballerini to move to Nashville

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Did you know Kelly Clarkson inspired Kelsea Ballerini‘s move to Music City to become an artist? Well, sort of.

It all started in 2005 when Kelsea witnessed Kelly take the stage to perform.

“I was seeing her in Knoxville at the arena, and it was her Behind These Hazel Eyes Tour, and so she had these two video screens above her stage of her eyes, the whole show. So depending on the song, they would close or [they’d] cry or wink or whatever,” Kelsea recounts in a promo interview for The Voice. “I was just at the age where I knew I loved music, but I was like, ‘Do I want to, like, do this? Like, I don’t know how to, but I think I really love this.'”

That’s when Kelsea received a sign.

“I was having this moment as a little kiddo, and I looked up to these screen eyes of Kelly Clarkson, and they winked,” shares Kelsea. “In my soul, I really believe that Kelly Clarkson told me I was supposed to move to Nashville.”

“Does she know it?” Kelsea’s fellow The Voice coach Michael Bublé asks. “Of course, of course. Yeah. And she’s weirdly kind of been a consistent throughout my whole career now. So she started it for me.”

John Legend then interjects, noting how Kelsea’s “first time coaching on The Voice” was filling in for former coach Kelly in 2021.

“Oh my God. It’s a full-circle moment,” Michael notes.

“I know. She’s my girl,” Kelsea adds.

You can catch Kelsea, Michael, John and Adam Levine coaching on season 27 of The Voice, premiering Monday at 8 p.m. ET on NBC.

Kelsea’s currently on her arena tour with upcoming shows in Detroit, Buffalo and Pittsburgh. For tickets and a full list of dates, visit kelseaballerini.com.

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Beyoncé announces ‘Cowboy Carter’ concert tour

Beyonce at '‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ World Premiere on December 09^ 2024 in Hollywood^ CA

Beyoncé has announced she will embark on a tour in support of her “Cowboy Carter” album, taking place later this year. Beyoncé‘s last tour was the 2023 “Renaissance World Tour” for her album “Renaissance.”

The tour announcement came in two Instagram posts made over the weekend, with tour dates and locations yet to be announced. “COWBOY CARTER TOUR 2025,” she wrote on her social accounts and official website, along with a new photo. The first post was a video clip of an LED sign that bore the concert’s name, with the second post sharing an image of herself with bleached-blonde hair.

Earlier this year, the singer postponed an announcement planned for Jan. 14 due to the Los Angeles-area wildfires. Beyoncé released a statement Jan. 13 postponing the planned announcement: “The Jan. 14 announcement will be postponed to a later date due to the devastation caused by the ongoing wildfires around areas of Los Angeles. I continue to pray for healing and rebuilding for the families suffering from trauma and loss. We are so blessed to have brave first responders who continue to work tirelessly to protect the Los Angeles community. To join our efforts in supporting those impacted, please visit @BeyGOOD. Love, B.”

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Beyoncé announces ‘Cowboy Carter’ concert tour

Beyonce at '‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ World Premiere on December 09^ 2024 in Hollywood^ CA

Beyoncé has announced she will embark on a tour in support of her “Cowboy Carter” album, taking place later this year. Beyoncé‘s last tour was the 2023 “Renaissance World Tour” for her album “Renaissance.”

The tour announcement came in two Instagram posts made over the weekend, with tour dates and locations yet to be announced. “COWBOY CARTER TOUR 2025,” she wrote on her social accounts and official website, along with a new photo. The first post was a video clip of an LED sign that bore the concert’s name, with the second post sharing an image of herself with bleached-blonde hair.

Earlier this year, the singer postponed an announcement planned for Jan. 14 due to the Los Angeles-area wildfires. Beyoncé released a statement Jan. 13 postponing the planned announcement: “The Jan. 14 announcement will be postponed to a later date due to the devastation caused by the ongoing wildfires around areas of Los Angeles. I continue to pray for healing and rebuilding for the families suffering from trauma and loss. We are so blessed to have brave first responders who continue to work tirelessly to protect the Los Angeles community. To join our efforts in supporting those impacted, please visit @BeyGOOD. Love, B.”

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Grammys 2025: A little bit country, a whole lot rock 'n' roll + Beyoncé's night to shine

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Beyoncé may have been absent from November’s CMA Awards, but Sunday night’s Grammys proved to be the chance for her country work to shine.

Cowboy Carter clinched the trophy for best country album – the genre’s only award presented during the televised part of the show – as well as best duo/group performance for “II Most Wanted” with Miley Cyrus, beating out Brothers Osborne and Dan+Shay. Beyoncé’s country record also took home the night’s top honor: the all-genre album of the year Grammy.

Seven-time Grammy winner Kacey Musgraves added one more to her collection for best country song for “The Architect,” besting huge hits like Jelly Roll‘s “I Am Not Okay,” Post Malone and Morgan Wallen‘s “I Had Some Help” and Shaboozey‘s “A Bar Song (Tipsy).” The best new artist nominee scored a coveted performance slot for his crossover smash, though ultimately lost to Chappell Roan.

Of course, it wouldn’t be an awards show without an honor for Chris Stapleton, who kept his hot streak going with a best country solo performance win for “It Takes a Woman.” 

Elsewhere in the show, country artists and country songs were scarce, save for Brad Paisley playing guitar in the LA-themed show open, and Lainey Wilson performing the Ray Charles hit “Let the Good Times Roll” in the Quincy Jones tribute. 

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Grammys 2025: The winners

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The 67th annual Grammy Awards, hosted by Trevor Noah, aired live from the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on CBS Sunday, Feb. 2.

Here are the winners in the major categories announced during the broadcast:

Album of the year
COWBOY CARTER, Beyoncé 

Song of the year
“Not Like Us,” Kendrick Lamar 

Record of the year
“Not Like Us,” Kendrick Lamar 

Best new artist
Chappell Roan

Best pop vocal album
Short n’ Sweet, Sabrina Carpenter

Best rap album
Alligator Bites Never Heal, Doechii

Best country album
COWBOY CARTER, Beyoncé

Best Latin pop album
Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran, Shakira

Best pop duo/group performance
“Die with a Smile,” Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars

Dr. Dre Global Impact Award
Alicia Keys

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Grammys 2025: Beyoncé wins Grammy for best country album

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Beyoncé, the most decorated Grammy artist in history, has won the 2025 Grammy for best country album for her 2024 smash record, Cowboy Carter. Taylor Swift, nominated for six Grammys this year, presented her with the award.

“I was not expecting this,” Beyoncé exclaimed before continuing with her speech. “I want to thank God that I’m still able to do what I love after so many years. I’d like to thank all of the incredible country artists that accepted album. We worked so hard on it.”

The singer, who has been nominated for 99 Grammys and won more than 30, was shut out of nominations at the 2024 CMA Awards, also added, “I think sometimes genre is a cold word to keep us in our place as artists, and I just want to encourage people to do what they’re passionate about and to stay persistent.”

Before presenting the trophy to Beyoncé, Swift recalled her own experience winning best country album in 2008 for Fearless. 

Earlier in the evening, Beyoncé won best country duo/group performance for her collaboration with Miley Cyrus on “II Most Wanted.”

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