Colombian music sensations Juanes and Karol G were big winners at the 2024 Grammy Awards held in Los Angeles, February 4. Grammy Awards are a pivotal showcase for the music industry, celebrating the remarkable achievements of global artists. The annual event highlighted the diversity and innovation of the music scene, underscoring the significant impact of artists on the worldwide musical landscape.
The event served as a platform for acknowledging the wide array of musical styles and the artists behind them, from groundbreaking new genres to modern interpretations of traditional sounds. The recognition of these artists at such a prestigious ceremony highlights the evolving landscape of music, where diversity and collaboration are celebrated. The 2024 Grammy Awards highlighted the role of music as a universal language, capable of bridging differences and bringing people together from all corners of the world.
Juanes and Karol G received awards
Carlos Vives, Juanes, Karol G, and Maluma led Colombia’s nominations. Without a doubt, Juanes was the biggest winner of this opportunity, as the country won the prestigious award for Best Latin Rock/Alternative Album.
Karol G received the Grammy Award for Best Urban Album. Her album Mañana Será Bonito, the first by a Spanish female singer to top the Billboard 200, was also named album of the year at the Latin Grammys in November.
The 2024 Grammy Winners
Check below for the list of winners (in bold).
Album of the Year
Boygenius – “The Record”
Janelle Monáe – “The Age of Pleasure”
Jon Batiste – “World Music Radio”
Lana Del Rey – “Did You Know That There’s a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd”
Miley Cyrus – “Endless Summer Vacation”
Olivia Rodrigo – “Guts”
SZA – “SOS”
Taylor Swift – “Midnights” *WINNER
Record of the Year
Billie Eilish – “What Was I Made For?”
Boygenius – “Not Strong Enough”
Jon Batiste – “Worship”
Miley Cyrus – “Flowers” *WINNER
Olivia Rodrigo – “Vampire”
SZA – “Kill Bill”
Taylor Swift – “Anti-Hero”
Victoria Monét – “On My Mama”
Song of the Year
Billie Eilish – “What Was I Made For?” – *WINNER
Dua Lipa – “Dance the Night”
Jon Batiste – “Butterfly”
Lana Del Rey – “A&W”
Miley Cyrus – “Flowers”
Olivia Rodrigo – “Vampire”
SZA – “Kill Bill”
Taylor Swift – “Anti-Hero”
Best Música Urbana Album
SATURNO, Rauw Alejandro
WINNER: MAÑANA SERÁ BONITO, Karol G
DATA, Tainy
Best progressive R&B album
6lack – Since I Have a Lover
Diddy – The Love Album: Off the Grid
Terrace Martin and James Fauntleroy – Nova
Janelle Monáe – The Age of Pleasure
SZA – SOS – WINNER
Best R&B performance
Chris Brown – Summer Too Hot
Robert Glasper featuring SiR and Alex Isley – Back to Love
Coco Jones – ICU – WINNER
Victoria Monét – How Does It Make You Feel
SZA – Kill Bill
Best pop duo/group performance
Miley Cyrus featuring Brandi Carlile – Thousand Miles
Lana Del Rey featuring Jon Batiste – Candy Necklace
Labrinth featuring Billie Eilish – Never Felt So Alone
Taylor Swift featuring Ice Spice – Karma
SZA featuring Phoebe Bridgers – Ghost in the Machine – WINNER
Best metal performance
Disturbed – Bad Man
Ghost – Phantom of the Opera
Metallica – 72 Seasons – WINNER
Slipknot – Hive Mind
Spiritbox – Jaded
Best rock album
Foo Fighters – But Here We Are
Greta Van Fleet – Starcatcher
Metallica – 72 Seasons
Paramore – This Is Why – WINNER
Queens of the Stone Age – In Times New Roman…
Best country song
Brandy Clark – Buried
Zach Bryan featuring Kacey Musgraves – I Remember Everything
Tyler Childers – In Your Love
Morgan Wallen – Last Night
Chris Stapleton – White Horse – WINNER
Best Latin Rock or Alternative Album
MARTÍNEZ, Cabra
Leche De Tigre, Diamante Eléctrico
WINNER (tie): Vida Cotidiana, Juanes
WINNER (tie): De Todas Las Flores, Natalia Lafourcade
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