Beyoncé has finally claimed the Album of the Year award at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards for her genre-blending project, Cowboy Carter. The historic win comes after multiple nominations in the category, marking a long-anticipated moment for one of music’s most celebrated artists.

The night was filled with notable victories and powerful performances. Kendrick Lamar took home Song of the Year and Record of the Year for Not Like Us, making it only the second rap song to win in both categories. The Weeknd surprised audiences with a performance, signaling a reconciliation with the Recording Academy after years of criticism.

Chappell Roan was crowned Best New Artist and used her acceptance speech to call for fair treatment and wages for emerging musicians. Meanwhile, Shakira, who won Best Latin Pop Album, dedicated her award to immigrants.

Los Angeles was a central theme of the ceremony, with host Trevor Noah acknowledging the recent wildfires in his opening monologue. The show also featured a moving tribute to Quincy Jones, who passed away in November at 91, with performances by Stevie Wonder, Herbie Hancock, and Janelle Monáe.

The Beatles’ AI-assisted track Now and Then won Best Rock Performance, with Sean Lennon accepting on behalf of his late father, John Lennon. Other first-time winners included Doechii, Charli XCX, Carin León, Gojira, and Sierra Ferrell.

The event closed with Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars performing California Dreamin’, before receiving Best Pop Duo/Group Performance for Die With A Smile. Gaga used her speech to highlight the importance of supporting the LGBTQ+ community.