Highlights from the 66th Grammy Awards: Taylor Swift, Miley Cyrus, and More

The 66th Grammy Awards took place amidst unprecedented storm activity in Southern California, but that didn’t stop the music industry from putting on a show-stopping event. Taylor Swift stole the spotlight by accepting the best pop vocal album Grammy award for “Midnights,” her 13th Grammy win. But that wasn’t all – Swift also surprised everyone with the announcement of a new album coming out in April, titled “The Tortured Poets Department.”

Miley Cyrus also had a night to remember, winning her first-ever Grammy for best pop solo performance and later picking up a second Grammy for record of the year. Her energetic performance of “Flowers” and interaction with the audience made for a memorable moment.

The awards show also featured performances from legends like Tracy Chapman, Joni Mitchell, and Billy Joel, who graced the Grammy stage with rare appearances. Mitchell’s performance at age 80 was her first-ever at the awards event, while Chapman performed her hit “Fast Car” with country singer Luke Combs for the first time.

The night ended on a high note with Celine Dion presenting the album of the year award, following a standing ovation that moved the performer. Despite the challenges and losses faced by the music world, the Grammy Awards proved that the show must go on, and the heart of music will always prevail.