The 66th Annual Grammy Awards celebrated and recognized the achievements of several LGBTQIA+ artists in a star-studded ceremony led by comedian Trevor Noah. The event boasted appearances by notable queer icons such as SZA, Olivia Rodrigo, Taylor Swift, and Beyoncé, making it a memorable night filled with remarkable moments and LGBTQIA+ winners. Miley Cyrus claimed her first two Grammy Awards, securing victories in the Best Pop Solo Performance and Record of the Year categories for her hit single ‘Flowers.’ Victoria Monét, who came out as Bisexual recently, achieved her first set of Grammy wins, triumphing in the Best R&B Album, Best Engineered Album, and Best New Artist categories. Queer trailblazer Billie Eilish emerged as another major winner, clinching the Song Of The Year and Best Song Written For Visual Media Grammys for ‘What Was I Made For.’ During the pre-show ceremony, queer music band boygenius, featuring Phoebe Bridgers, Julien Baker, and Lucy Dacus, secured awards for Best Rock Song, Best Rock Performance, and Best Alternative Music Album. LGBTQIA+ icon Kylie Minogue earned her first Grammy Award for Best Pop Dance Recording with ‘Padam Padam.’ After her win, Minogue expressed gratitude to her queer fan base for their enduring support, calling it the start of the next era. The event featured spectacular performances from Cyrus, SZA, Eilish, and the legendary Tracy Chapman, who delivered a rendition of her hit track ‘Fast Car’ alongside Luke Combs. The 66th Annual Grammy Awards showcased the talent and diversity of the music industry, celebrating LGBTQIA+ artists and their contributions.
