2021 Grammy Awards Recap: Winners, Performances, and More
The Grammy Awards are always known for unique fashion, prestigious accolades, and stellar performances. 2021 definitely delivered!
The 63rd Annual GRAMMY Awards were this past weekend, featuring many popular artists. The Grammy Awards are known for being the most prestigious awards for musical artists, and being a nominee or a recipient is a huge accomplishment. Awards are given to various genres, including rap, pop, folk, and country. Here are some of the red carpet looks from the night.
Fashion
Performances
Taylor Swift was among the performers during the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards. She performed three of her hit songs from her albums Folklore and Evermore: “Cardigan”, “August”, and “Willow”. Her performance also featured Jack Antonoff and Aaron Dessner, two of her collaborators from the recent albums. Swift was nominated for six awards and took home album of the year for her hit Folklore.
Harry Styles also performed at the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards. He is known for his time in One Direction, and also his hit album Fine Line. He performed his hit song “Watermelon Sugar” to kick off the night. Styles was nominated for Best Pop Solo Performance, Best Pop Vocal Album, and Best Music Video. Styles won Best Pop Solo Performance for his hit song “Watermelon Sugar”.
BTS was another hit performer at the Grammy Awards. This group was nominated for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance for their song “Dynamite”. Although “Dynamite” did not win, BTS was able to perform this hit song for the award show.
There were many other performances from the weekend, including Dua Lipa, Doja Cat, Cardi B, Megan Thee Stallion, and Billie Eilish.
Winners
- Record of the Year: “Everything I Wanted” by Billie Eilish
- Album of the Year: Folklore by Taylor Swift
- Song of the Year: “I Can’t Breathe” by H.E.R.
- Best New Artist: Megan Thee Stallion
- Best Pop Solo Performance: “Watermelon Sugar” by Harry Styles
- Best Pop Duo/Group Performance: “Rain on Me” by Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande
- Best Pop Vocal Album: Future Nostalgia by Dua Lipa
- Best R&B Performance: “Black Parade” by Beyoncé
- Best Rap Performance: “Savage” by Megan Thee Stallion ft. Beyoncé
- Best Rap Song: “Savage” by Megan Thee Stallion ft. Beyoncé
- Best Country Duo/Group Performance: “10,000 Hours” by Dan+Shay and Justin Bieber
- Best Country Album: Wildcard by Miranda Lambert
- Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song: “There Was Jesus” by Zach Williams and Dolly Parton
For a complete list of winners, click here.
Eva Kate Probus is a sophomore at WCHS. It is her first year on The Jacket Journal. She enjoys running, baking, helping others, and listening to music....
kadence Boyles • Apr 20, 2021 at 10:43 AM
This was a really cool article. Good job on the outfit pictures!