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Vox’s coverage of the Grammys: predictions, analysis, winners, losers, key moments, fashion, and more.

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Everyone’s being weird about Tracy Chapman’s “Fast Car”Everyone’s being weird about Tracy Chapman’s “Fast Car”
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The multiplatinum singer’s Grammys performance has brought out songwriting “experts” online.

By Alex Abad-Santos
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The Grammys’ Beyoncé snubs speak to a deeper problemThe Grammys’ Beyoncé snubs speak to a deeper problem
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They’re emblematic of how the awards have failed Black artists.

By Li Zhou
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Why Bad Bunny’s Un Verano Sin Ti is such a big dealWhy Bad Bunny’s Un Verano Sin Ti is such a big deal
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The Grammy-nominated artist is making Latinx music mainstream, while expanding what it can be.

By Izzie Ramirez
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The pandemic made live events surprising againThe pandemic made live events surprising again
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Why the Oscars and the DNC were so great in lockdown and the Golden Globes and RNC weren’t.

By Emily St. James
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Megan Thee Stallion, Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish, and H.E.R. win the 2021 Grammys’ top trophiesMegan Thee Stallion, Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish, and H.E.R. win the 2021 Grammys’ top trophies
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This year’s awards saw Beyoncé and Taylor Swift make history, and crowned Megan Thee Stallion as queen of the night.

By Jen Trolio and Constance Grady
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10 winners and 1 giant loser from the mostly enjoyable 2021 Grammys10 winners and 1 giant loser from the mostly enjoyable 2021 Grammys
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From Harry Styles in a feather boa to Beyoncé making history, the whole show went way better than it could have.

By Constance Grady and Aja Romano
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The difference between the Grammys’ Song, Album, and Record of the Year categories, explainedThe difference between the Grammys’ Song, Album, and Record of the Year categories, explained
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Here’s how to keep them straight.

By Jen Trolio and Kelsey McKinney
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Beyoncé and Taylor Swift lead the 2021 Grammy nomineesBeyoncé and Taylor Swift lead the 2021 Grammy nominees
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The annual music award show is scheduled for January.

By Allegra Frank
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Billie Eilish makes history at her first Grammys, sweeping the top categoriesBillie Eilish makes history at her first Grammys, sweeping the top categories
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Eilish is youngest artist and the first woman to win all four of the awards’ major categories: Best New Artist, Album of the Year, Song of the Year, and Record of the Year.

By Allegra Frank
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The 8 best performances from the 2020 GrammysThe 8 best performances from the 2020 Grammys
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From Lizzo to Demi Lovato to Lil Nas X.

By Constance Grady, Allegra Frank and 1 more
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Grammys 2018: winners, news, and biggest momentsGrammys 2018: winners, news, and biggest moments
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Bruno Mars swept the three top categories.

By Vox Staff
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Grammys 2019: nominees, winners, news, and biggest momentsGrammys 2019: nominees, winners, news, and biggest moments
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Women ruled the awards, in a show hosted by Alicia Keys.

By Vox Staff
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The Grammys opened with a Kobe Bryant tribute from Alicia Keys and Boyz II MenThe Grammys opened with a Kobe Bryant tribute from Alicia Keys and Boyz II Men
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Celebrities in attendance and across social media remembered the NBA superstar.

By Aja Romano
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The 2020 Grammys’ sexual harassment and corruption controversy, explainedThe 2020 Grammys’ sexual harassment and corruption controversy, explained
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Recording Academy CEO Deborah Dugan says she was suspended in retaliation for exposing a “boys’ club” atmosphere and a rigged Grammy nominations process.

By Alex Abad-Santos
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The biggest stories headed into the 2020 GrammysThe biggest stories headed into the 2020 Grammys
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Music’s biggest night will be about Lizzo, Billie Eilish, Nipsey Hussle, and Demi Lovato, with a side dish of chaos and controversy.

By Alex Abad-Santos
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Lizzo, Billie Eilish, and Lil Nas X lead the 2020 Grammy nomineesLizzo, Billie Eilish, and Lil Nas X lead the 2020 Grammy nominees
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The 62nd Grammy Awards will take place Sunday, January 26.

By Allegra Frank
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Why everyone loves Lizzo — well, almost everyoneWhy everyone loves Lizzo — well, almost everyone
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Lizzo loves herself unapologetically. But she’s not without critics.

By Allegra Frank
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Ariana Grande and Donald Glover weren’t at the Grammys, but their weird cartoon ads wereAriana Grande and Donald Glover weren’t at the Grammys, but their weird cartoon ads were
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Apple and Google battled to have the strangest cartoon pop star.

By Kaitlyn Tiffany
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Ariana Grande stole the Grammys spotlight without even showing upAriana Grande stole the Grammys spotlight without even showing up
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She created her own private outfit reveal and a very long commercial in the middle of the broadcast.

By Rebecca Jennings
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All the best, most interesting looks from the GrammysAll the best, most interesting looks from the Grammys
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Why Grammys fashion is way more interesting than the Oscars.

By Rebecca Jennings
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Lady Gaga performed “Shallow” at the Grammys like a monstrous spider. It was awesome.Lady Gaga performed “Shallow” at the Grammys like a monstrous spider. It was awesome.
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Her performance blended her weirdo pop star and traditional chanteuse sides beautifully.

By Emily St. James
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Watch: Michelle Obama makes a surprise appearance at the opening of the GrammysWatch: Michelle Obama makes a surprise appearance at the opening of the Grammys
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It’s a moment that echoed the opening of Obama’s book tour.

By Constance Grady
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Childish Gambino’s “This Is America” wins Song of the Year at the GrammysChildish Gambino’s “This Is America” wins Song of the Year at the Grammys
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The blistering song about gun violence became the first rap song in history to win Song of the Year.

By Aja Romano
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Here’s the complete list of 2019 Grammy winnersHere’s the complete list of 2019 Grammy winners
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Kacey Musgraves, Childish Gambino, Dua Lipa, Brandi Carlile, Cardi B, and Lady Gaga were among the night’s big winners.

By Alissa Wilkinson
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The 8 best performances of the 2019 GrammysThe 8 best performances of the 2019 Grammys
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Cardi B, Dolly Parton, Janelle Monae, and more rocked the night.

By Alex Abad-Santos and Constance Grady
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Jennifer Lopez performed the Grammys’ Motown tribute. Motown fans were not pleased.Jennifer Lopez performed the Grammys’ Motown tribute. Motown fans were not pleased.
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Having J.Lo perform a tribute to Motown’s soulful pop legacy was a choice.

By Alex Abad-Santos
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The Grammys were good this yearThe Grammys were good this year
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Thank women, host Alicia Keys, and director Louis J. Horvitz for the most entertaining show in some time.

By Emily St. James
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Drake used his acceptance speech to critique the Grammys. They cut him off.Drake used his acceptance speech to critique the Grammys. They cut him off.
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Drake, while winning a Grammy: Winning a Grammy isn’t everything.

By Aja Romano
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What to expect at the 2019 Grammy AwardsWhat to expect at the 2019 Grammy Awards
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Kendrick Lamar leads the nominations, and slated performers include Cardi B, Janelle Monáe, Kacey Musgraves, and Lady Gaga.

By Alissa Wilkinson
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Grammy nominations 2019: Kendrick Lamar’s Black Panther soundtrack and Drake lead the packGrammy nominations 2019: Kendrick Lamar’s Black Panther soundtrack and Drake lead the pack
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Cardi B is also nominated, as are Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper for their song “Shallow” from A Star Is Born.

By Aja Romano
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Why Taylor Swift’s 2017 album Reputation got a 2019 Grammy nodWhy Taylor Swift’s 2017 album Reputation got a 2019 Grammy nod
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Why do the Grammy nominations feel so outdated? An offset eligibility window.

By Aja Romano
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The 2018 Grammys put on a big show of supporting women without actually supporting womenThe 2018 Grammys put on a big show of supporting women without actually supporting women
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The Grammys’ treatment of Kesha, Lorde, and other women nominees reveals the industry’s true priorities.

By Caroline Framke
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The 9 best performances of the 2018 GrammysThe 9 best performances of the 2018 Grammys
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From Kendrick Lamar to Kesha.

By Constance Grady and Alex Abad-Santos
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3 reasons why the 2018 Grammys fell so flat3 reasons why the 2018 Grammys fell so flat
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They tried, but in general: yikes.

By Emily St. James and Caroline Framke
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Grammy winners 2018: the complete listGrammy winners 2018: the complete list
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Bruno Mars was the night’s biggest winner, taking home six awards including Album of the Year, Record of the Year, and Song of the Year.

By Alex Abad-Santos
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Hillary Clinton roasts Donald Trump by reading Fire and Fury at the GrammysHillary Clinton roasts Donald Trump by reading Fire and Fury at the Grammys
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This bit probably didn’t go over well at the White House.

By Alex Abad-Santos
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“You are not shitholes”: at the Grammys, musicians offer words of support to immigrants“You are not shitholes”: at the Grammys, musicians offer words of support to immigrants
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Logic, Camila Cabello, and Bono all made powerful statements about immigration and diversity.

By P.R. Lockhart
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Watch: Kesha’s wrenching performance of “Praying” at the 2018 GrammysWatch: Kesha’s wrenching performance of “Praying” at the 2018 Grammys
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The singer was joined by Cyndi Lauper, Camila Cabello, and more for a searing, relevant performance.

By Caroline Framke
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Why Grammys attendees will be wearing white rosesWhy Grammys attendees will be wearing white roses
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Hundreds of women have mobilized to tell the Grammys, “Time’s Up.”

By Aja Romano
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What to expect at the 2018 Grammy AwardsWhat to expect at the 2018 Grammy Awards
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The awards will be packed with performances from Kesha, Cardi B, SZA, Elton John, and more.

By Caroline Framke