Why Taylor Swift walked away empty-handed from 2025 Grammys despite multiple nominations
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Taylor Swift dominated headlines in 2024 with her historic Eras Tour, which shattered records and set the cultural tone for the year.
However, when it came to the Grammys, she walked away with nothing despite six nominations, including for her massively successful album 'The Tortured Poets Department'. This marked the first time in her career she had been nominated for six or more categories but left empty-handed, reported Elle.
Why did the Grammys snub Taylor Swift this year?
Taylor Swift was nominated in six categories at the 67th Grammy Awards held on February 2, 2025. These were Album of the Year, Song of the Year, Record of the Year, Best Pop Duo/Group Performance, Best Pop Vocal Album, and Best Music Video.
But she had to go home empty-handed. So why did the Grammys snub Taylor Swift?
The answer may lie in a conscious decision by the Recording Academy to give other artists a chance in the spotlight. Swift, who already holds the record for the most Album of the Year wins, was perhaps seen as a lock for future recognition, and the voters chose to celebrate the achievements of other nominees instead.
It wasn’t just Swift who was left without a Grammy. Billie Eilish, a nine-time winner, lost out on several awards, including Best Pop Solo Performance and Best Pop Vocal Album, to Sabrina Carpenter who had a breakout year.
Similarly, Post Malone, nominated for six awards, also failed to take home any trophies. Despite their huge fan followings and chart-topping music, these artists were left to watch others walk away with the prizes.
Beyonce triumphs over Taylor Swift for Album of the Year at 2025 Grammys
At the 67th Annual Grammy Awards, Beyonce broke her years-long dry spell, claiming the highly coveted Album of the Year honor for the first time with her eighth studio album, 'Cowboy Carter'. The 43-year-old artist, who holds the record for the most nominations in Grammy history, had previously come close but had never clinched the top accolade until now.
This win marks a full-circle moment for Beyonce, who has long been a Grammy favorite but had faced tough competition in past years. Despite having received numerous Grammy awards in the past, including multiple victories in other categories, she had never secured the Album of the Year honor, having lost out to the likes of Taylor Swift, Adele, and Harry Styles in previous years.
This year, the Album of the Year category saw fierce competition, with names like Billie Eilish, Sabrina Carpenter, and Taylor Swift all vying for the title. However, it was Beyonce's 'Cowboy Carter' that ultimately took home the top prize.
The album was met with both widespread acclaim and a fair share of controversy, as some fans of Taylor Swift felt the win was undeserved, believing Swift's 'The Tortured Poets Department' should have been crowned the victor.
The awards ceremony also saw Beyonce making history with her win in the Best Country Album category, where she triumphed with 'Cowboy Carter' as well.
In a heartwarming moment, Beyonce was presented the Album of the Year award by members of the Los Angeles Fire Department, with her daughter Blue Ivy Carter by her side.
The emotional star thanked the Grammys and her team for their dedication, dedicating her victory to Linda Martell, the first commercially successful Black female country artist.
