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Beyoncé has secured the prestigious Album of the Year award at the 67th Grammy Awards for Cowboy Carter, a high-concept country record that has sparked debate within the genre. She also claimed **Best Country Album, becoming the first Black artist to do so, despite resistance from Nashville’s traditional circles.
The ceremony, held in Los Angeles opened with an emotional performance of Randy Newman’s “I Love L.A.”, just weeks after wildfires devastated parts of the city.
British star Charli XCX enjoyed a breakthrough night, winning her first three Grammy Awards for her acclaimed album Brat. Rising pop artist Chappell Roan was named Best New Artist.
Meanwhile, Taylor Swift once again missed out on Record of the Year, failing for the sixth time to secure the prize, this time for Fortnight, her brooding collaboration with Post Malone. Instead, the honour went to Kendrick Lamar, who also won Song of the Year for Not Like Us, the defining track of his lyrical feud with Drake.
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