Beatles And Rolling Stones Win Grammys At 2025 Awards Show

Beatles And Rolling Stones Win Grammys At 2025 Grammy Awards

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It felt more like 1965 than 2025 for a brief moment at the 2025 Grammy Awards when the Beatles and The Rolling Stones both won Grammy Awards. And that, for the most part, was the classic-rock presence at the ceremony. But what was once the dominant force in music had long been overshadowed by Hip-Hop, Rap, R&B, and even Country. Nonetheless, the 2025 Grammys lit up Los Angeles with a blend of triumph, tribute, and an unwavering spirit of resilience. Against a backdrop of wildfires that had rocked the city, the show transformed the traditional awards ceremony into a heartfelt celebration of community and hope. Host Trevor Noah set the tone early, reminding everyone that the night was not only about the music but also about celebrating survival and unity in the face of adversity. The event, marked by stirring tributes and emotional performances, also took a moment to honor local firefighters and provide support for businesses affected by the disaster, a reminder that even in darkness, the collective light of humanity shines through.

The awards themselves were a showcase of artistic brilliance and groundbreaking achievements. Beyoncé stole the spotlight, accepting Album of the Year for Cowboy Carter with her daughter Blue Ivy by her side, a moment that resonated deeply with fans and fellow artists alike. Meanwhile, Kendrick Lamar’s acceptance of Record of the Year and Song of the Year for “Not Like Us” underscored his powerful connection to the city that shaped him, while Doechii’s historic win for Best Rap Album and her moving speech inspired countless young artists. Emerging talents, such as Best New Artist Chappell Roan, took to the stage with calls for fair treatment and better support for developing artists, turning the ceremony into a platform for both celebration and advocacy.

The night was also a tribute to musical legends and a rallying cry for diversity and inclusion. Performances ranged from soul-stirring covers by Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars to an emotive homage to Quincy Jones, where icons like Stevie Wonder and Herbie Hancock joined forces in a testament to the enduring legacy of a true pioneer. Each performance and acceptance speech reinforced a shared message: that music is a unifying force capable of uplifting communities and sparking change.

If you were a classic rock fan and watched the awards, there really wasn’t much for you if you were looking to celebrate rock artists. For most old-school classic rock fans, probably the only name they were familiar with throughout the whole night was The Rolling Stones, who took home a Grammy Award for Best Rock Album. The Beatles won Best Rock Performance for their song “Now and Then,” which Paul McCartney had said would probably be the last Beatles song ever released. St. Vincent won Best Rock Song for “Broken Man” and also took both Alternative Music categories.

Complete List Of 2025 Grammy Awards

Album of the Year: Cowboy Carter by Beyoncé

Song of the Year: “Not Like Us” by Kendrick Lamar

Record of the Year: “Not Like Us” by Kendrick Lamar

Best Pop Duo/Group Performance: “Die With a Smile” by Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars

Best Latin Pop Album: Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran by Shakira

Best New Artist: Chappell Roan

Best Country Album: Cowboy Carter by Beyoncé

Best Pop Vocal Album: Short n’ Sweet by Sabrina Carpenter

Best Rap Album: Alligator Bites Never Heal by Doechii

Best Contemporary Classical Composition: “Ortiz: Revolución Diamantina” by Gabriela Ortiz, composer, performed by Gustavo Dudamel, Los Angeles Philharmonic, and Los Angeles Master Chorale

Best Arrangement, Instruments and Vocals: “Alma” arranged by Erin Bentlage, Sara Gazarek, Johnaye Kendrick, and Amanda Taylor, for säje featuring Regina Carter

Best Classical Compendium: Ortiz: Revolución Diamantina with Gustavo Dudamel as conductor and Dmitriy Lipay as producer

Best Spoken Word Poetry Album: The Heart, The Mind, The Soul by Tank and the Bangas

Best Musical Theater Album: Hell’s Kitchen, Original Broadway Cast

Best Arrangement, Instrumental or A Cappella: “Bridge Over Troubled Water” arranged by Jacob Collier, Tori Kelly, and John Legend, for Jacob Collier featuring John Legend and Tori Kelly

Best Engineered Album, Classical: Bruckner: Symphony No. 7; Bates: Resurrexit, engineered by Mark Donahue and John Newton, with Mark Donahue as mastering engineer, for Manfred Honeck and Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra

Producer of the Year, Classical: Elaine Martone

Best Immersive Audio Album: i/o (In-Side Mix) by Peter Gabriel

Best Instrumental Composition: “Strands” by Pascal Le Boeuf, composer, performed by Akropolis Reed Quintet, Pascal Le Boeuf, and Christian Euman

Best Classical Instrumental Solo: Bach: Goldberg Variations by Víkingur Ólafsson

Best Classical Solo Vocal Album: Beyond the Years — Unpublished Songs of Florence Price with Karen Slack as soloist and Michelle Cann as pianist

Best Orchestral Performance: Ortiz: Revolución Diamantina with Gustavo Dudamel as conductor, Los Angeles Philharmonic

Best Opera Recording: Saariaho: Adriana Mater with Esa-Pekka Salonen as conductor; Fleur Barron, Axelle Fanyo, Nicholas Phan, and Christopher Purves; produced by Jason O’Connell

Best Choral Performance: “Ochre” with Donald Nally as conductor, The Crossing

Best Chamber Music/Small Ensemble Performance: Rectangles and Circumstance by Caroline Shaw and Sō Percussion

Best Rock Performance: “Now and Then” by The Beatles

Best Metal Performance: “Mea Culpa (Ah! Ça ira!)” by Gojira, Marina Viotti, and Victor Le Masne

Best Rock Song: “Broken Man” by St. Vincent

Best Rock Album: Hackney Diamonds by The Rolling Stones

Best Alternative Music Performance: “Flea” by St. Vincent

Best Alternative Music Album: All Born Screaming by St. Vincent

Best Jazz Performance: “Twinkle Twinkle Little Me” by Samara Joy featuring Sullivan Fortner

Best Jazz Vocal Album: A Joyful Holiday by Samara Joy

Best Jazz Instrumental Album: Remembrance by Chick Corea and Béla Fleck

Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album: Bianca Reimagined: Music for Paws and Persistence by Dan Pugach Big Band

Best Latin Jazz Album: Cubop Lives! by Zaccai Curtis, Luques Curtis, Willie Martinez, Camilo Molina, and Reinaldo de Jesus

Best Alternative Jazz Album: No More Water: The Gospel of James Baldwin by Meshell Ndegeocello

Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album: Visions by Norah Jones

Best Contemporary Instrumental Album: Plot Armor by Taylor Eigsti

Best Global Music Performance: “Bemba Colorá” by Sheila E. featuring Gloria Estefan and Mimy Succar

Best African Music Performance: “Love Me JeJe” by Tems

Best Global Music Album: Alkebulan II by Matt B featuring Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Best Reggae Album: Bob Marley: One Love – Music Inspired by the Film (Deluxe) by Various Artists

Best New Age, Ambient, or Chant Album: Triveni by Wouter Kellerman, Eru Matsumoto, and Chandrika Tandon

Best Children’s Music Album: Brillo, Brillo! by Lucky Diaz And The Family Jam Band

Best Comedy Album: The Dreamer by Dave Chappelle

Best Audio Book, Narration, and Storytelling Recording: Last Sundays in Plains: A Centennial Celebration by Jimmy Carter

Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media: Maestro: Music by Leonard Bernstein by Bradley Cooper and Yannick Nézet-Séguin

Best Score Soundtrack for Visual Media (Includes Film and Television): Dune: Part Two by Hans Zimmer

Best Score Soundtrack for Video Games and Other Interactive Media: Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord by Winifred Phillips

Best Song Written for Visual Media: “It Never Went Away” by Jon Batiste and Dan Wilson, from American Symphony

Best Music Video: “Not Like Us” by Kendrick Lamar

Best Music Film: American Symphony by Jon Batiste

Best Recording Package: BRAT, art direction by Brent David Freaney and Imogene Strauss, for Charli XCX

Best Boxed or Special Limited Edition Package: Mind Games, art direction by Simon Hilton and Sean Ono Lennon, for John Lennon

Best Album Notes: Centennial, notes by Ricky Riccardi, for King Oliver’s Creole Jazz Band and Various Artists

Best Historical Album: Centennial, produced by Meagan Hennessey and Richard Martin, with mastering by Richard Martin

Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical: i/o, engineered by Tchad Blake, Oli Jacobs, Katie May, Dom Shaw, and Mark “Spike” Stent, with Matt Colton as mastering engineer, for Peter Gabriel

Producer of the Year, Non-Classical: Daniel Nigro

Best Melodic Rap Performance: “3:AM” by Rapsody featuring Erykah Badu

Best Rap Song: “Not Like Us” by Kendrick Lamar

Best Rap Performance: “Not Like Us” by Kendrick Lamar

Songwriter of the Year, Non-Classical: Amy Allen

Best R&B Performance: “Made for Me (Live on BET)” by Muni Long

Best Traditional R&B Performance: “That’s You” by Lucky Daye

Best R&B Song: “Saturn” by SZA

Best Progressive R&B Album: So Glad to Know You by Avery*Sunshine; Why Lawd? by NxWorries (Anderson .Paak and Knxwledge), tie

Best R&B Album: 11:11 (Deluxe) by Chris Brown

Best Country Solo Performance: “It Takes a Woman” by Chris Stapleton

Best Country Duo/Group Performance: “II Most Wanted” by Beyoncé featuring Miley Cyrus

Best Country Song: “The Architect” by Kacey Musgraves

Best American Roots Performance: “Lighthouse” by Sierra Ferrell

Best Traditional Blues Album: Swingin’ Live at the Church in Tulsa by The Taj Mahal Sextet

Best Contemporary Blues Album: Mileage by Ruthie Foster

Best Música Urbana Album: Las Letras Ya No Importan by Residente

Best Latin Rock or Alternative Album: ¿Quién Trae las Cornetas? by Rawayana

Best Música Mexicana Album (Including Tejano): Boca Chueca, Vol. 1 by Carín León

Best Tropical Latin Album: Alma, Corazón y Salsa (Live at Gran Teatro Nacional) by Tony Succar and Mimy Succar

Best Pop Solo Performance: “Espresso” by Sabrina Carpenter

Best Dance/Electronic Recording: “Neverender” by Justice and Tame Impala

Best Dance Pop Recording: “Von Dutch” by Charli XCX

Best Dance/Electronic Album: Brat by Charli XCX

Best Remixed Recording: “Espresso (Mark Ronson x FNZ Working Late Remix)” by Sabrina Carpenter

Best Americana Performance: “American Dreaming” by Sierra Ferrell

Best American Roots Song: “American Dreaming” by Sierra Ferrell

Best Americana Album: Trail of Flowers by Sierra Ferrell

Best Bluegrass Album: Live Vol. 1 by Billy Strings

Best Folk Album: Woodland by Gillian Welch and David Rawlings

Best Regional Roots Music Album: Kuini by Kalani Pe’a

Best Gospel Performance/Song: “One Hallelujah” by Tasha Cobbs Leonard, Erica Campbell, and Israel Houghton featuring Jonathan McReynolds and Jekalyn Carr

Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song: “That’s My King” by CeCe Winans

Best Gospel Album: More Than This by CeCe Winans

Best Contemporary Christian Music Album: Heart of a Human by DOE

Best Roots Gospel Album: Church by Cory Henry