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

See how the night unfolded.

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, 9:47 PM EST

Taylor Swift announces new album after winning Grammy for best pop vocal album

Taylor Swift won the award for best pop vocal album for "Midnights."

During her acceptance speech, Swift announced that she will be releasing her new album, "The Tortured Poets Department," on April 19.

"This is my 13th Grammy, which is my lucky number," Swift began. "I don't know if I've ever told you that. I want to say thank you to the members of the Recording Academy for voting this way, but I know that the way that the Recording Academy voted is a direct reflection of the passion of the fans."

Taylor Swift accepts the "Best Pop Vocal Album" award for "Midnights" during the 66th GRAMMY Awards, Feb. 4, 2024, in Los Angeles.
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"So, I want to say thank you to the fans by telling you a secret that I have been keeping from you for the last two years, which is that my brand-new album comes out April 19. It's called 'The Tortured Poets Department.' I'm going to go and post the cover right now backstage. Thank you, I love you! Thank you!"

Shortly after, she shared the cover for the new album on Instagram.

Other nominees in the category included Kelly Clarkson for "chemistry," Miley Cyrus for "Endless Summer Vacation," Olivia Rodrigo for "GUTS" and Ed Sheeran for "-" ("Subtract").

Feb 04, 2024, 9:44 PM EST

U2 performs from Sphere Las Vegas, presents Grammy to Taylor Swift

U2 delivered the first broadcast performance from Sphere Las Vegas, where the group currently has a residency.

The band performed "Atomic City" as moving visuals were projected on the sphere.

After their performance, they presented the Grammy for best pop vocal album to Taylor Swift for "Midnights."

Feb 04, 2024, 9:34 PM EST

Olivia Rodrigo performs ‘Vampire’

Three-time Grammy winner Olivia Rodrigo performed “Vampire” on the Grammy stage, decked out in a beautiful red gown with fake blood on her arms and face. The performance earned her a huge round of applause from the audience.

Heading into the night, the singer was nominated for six Grammys including album of the year, record of the year, song of the year, best pop solo performance, best pop vocal album and best rock song.

Feb 04, 2024, 9:24 PM EST

SZA gets emotional while accepting Grammy for best R&B song

SZA won the Grammy for best R&B song for "Snooze."

The singer got emotional while accepting the award, saying, "You don't really understand. I came really, really far, and I can't believe this is happening, and it feels very fake."

"I'm just very grateful and I'm not an attractive crier," she said before leaving the stage, prompting laughter from the audience.

SZA accepts the Best R&B Song award for "Snooze" during the 66th GRAMMY Awards, Feb. 4, 2024, in Los Angeles.
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