Beyonce finally won the Album of the Year award for "Cowboy Carter" for the first time in her career at the 67th Grammy Awards. Kendrick Lamar won all five categories he was nominated in, including Song of the Year for "Not Like Us."
The 67th Grammy Awards were held in Los Angeles, despite fears that the ceremony could be canceled due to the devastating wildfires in the region this year.
Superstar Beyonce, who is the most awarded and nominated artist in Grammy Awards history, has been nominated four times in this category so far, and many felt it was unfair that she had not won this award before.
This year, Beyoncé was nominated for 11 awards, tying Michael Jackson's "Thriller" for the most nominations for a single album. With her win for Album of the Year, she became the first black woman to win the award in the 21st century.
"I feel overwhelmed and deeply honored – this has been many, many years of hard work," Beyoncé said, with daughter Blue Ivy Carter by her side. "I want to thank the Grammys, every songwriter, every collaborator, every producer – for all the hard work that went into it."
Beyonce accepted the award in a formal gown that was the epitome of elegance and glamour. The gown, with its gold hues and intricate details in the cut, created an impression of luxury and sophistication, while her long, straight hair perfectly complemented the overall aesthetic. The minimalist accessories she chose for the occasion allowed the outfit and natural beauty to take center stage.
Beyoncé beat out Billie Eilish and Taylor Swift in this category, among others, and was presented with the award by the legendary Diana Ross, who made a surprise appearance on stage.