Grammys 2024 recap: Biggest moments from music's biggest night

See how the night unfolded.

ByHayley FitzPatrick, Carson Blackwelder, Angeline Jane Bernabe, and Shafiq Najib via GMA logo
Last Updated: February 4, 2024, 5:18 PM EST

The 66th Grammy Awards brought the biggest names in music together Sunday night.

Taylor Swift won album of the year for "Midnights" and Victoria Monét won best new artist.

Billie Eilish took home the award for song of the year for "What Was I Made For?" from the "Barbie" movie and Miley Cyrus snagged the trophy for record of the year for "Flowers."

There were memorable performances by Dua Lipa, SZA and Olivia Rodrigo, while collaborations between Joni Mitchell, Brandi Carlile and more, as well as Luke Combs and Tracy Chapman, also stole the show.

Comedian Trevor Noah hosted the awards show from the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.

See how music's biggest night unfolded below.

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Here's how the night unfolded. All times Eastern.
Feb 04, 2024, 8:56 PM EST

Billie Eilish performs her hit song 'What Was I Made For?'

Billie Eilish took the Grammys stage with her brother Finneas to deliver a moving performance of her Grammy-nominated song "What Was I Made For?" from "Barbie."

The singer wore an outfit inspired by 1965 Poodle Parade Barbie, which she shared on her Instagram ahead of the Grammys.

Finneas and Billie Eilish perform onstage during the 66th GRAMMY Awards, Feb. 4, 2024, in Los Angeles.
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Heading into the night, the seven-time Grammy winner was nominated for six Grammy Awards, including record of the year, song of the year, best pop solo performance, best pop duo/group performance, best song written for visual media and best music video.

She and her brother have already won best song written for visual media for "What Was I Made For."

Feb 04, 2024, 8:43 PM EST

SZA takes the Grammys stage, performs ‘Snooze,’ ‘Kill Bill’

SZA performed her hit songs “Snooze” and “Kill Bill" Sunday night.

SZA performs during the 66th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, Feb. 4, 2024.
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Heading into the evening, the singer was nominated for nine Grammys, the most of any artist this year.

She has already won for pop duo/performance for “Ghost in the Machine” ft. Phoebe Bridgers.

Feb 04, 2024, 8:39 PM EST

Karol G becomes 1st woman to win Grammy for best música urbana album

Karol G became the first woman to win the Grammy for best música urbana album, taking home the trophy Sunday night for her album "Mañana Será Bonito."

The Colombian singer said she was "super happy" to have won and called it a "beautiful thing."

Karol G accepts the award for Best Musica Urbana Album for Manana Sera Bonito during the 66th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, Feb. 4, 2024.
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The Grammy for best música urbana album was first handed out in 2022. Bad Bunny is the only other artist to win in the category, having taken home the trophy twice.

Feb 04, 2024, 8:23 PM EST

Trevor Noah delivers opening monologue

Trevor Noah took the Grammys stage to welcome everybody to the 66th annual awards show following Dua Lipa's opening performance.

Just as the comedian was noting how women dominated this year in music, Taylor Swift made her way through the audience.

Trevor Noah hosts the 66th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, Feb. 4, 2024.
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"Are you seeing what's happening right now? As Taylor Swift moves through the room, the local economy around those tables improves," Noah joked. "Can you see that? Look at this magic right now. Look at this magic. Lionel Richie? Now Lionel Wealthy."

Taylor Swift attends the 66th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, Feb. 4, 2024.
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Noah also commented on Universal Music Group pulling its music off TikTok amid a licensing dispute.

"So, right now the CEO of TikTok is sitting at home, watching this show, eating ice cream [and] crying, seeing all his exes in one room," he said.

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