China News Service, Los Angeles, February 4 (Reporter Zhang Shuo) The 66th American Grammy Music Awards ceremony was held in Los Angeles on the evening of the 4th local time. American singing superstar Taylor Swift became the first musician in Grammy history to win Album of the Year four times. Chinese pianist Yuja Wang won the Best Classical Instrumental Solo Award.
The Grammy Music Awards, hosted by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, are the most important annual event in the American music industry. This year, female artists shine in the four most coveted awards: Album of the Year, Production of the Year, Song of the Year and Newcomer of the Year.
Taylor Swift won album of the year for "Midnights." Following 2010, 2016 and 2021, she won this major award for the fourth time, setting a new historical record for the Grammy Music Awards. She also won the award for Best Pop Vocal Album for "Midnights." When accepting the award, she announced that she would release her 11th studio album "The Tortured Poets Department" on April 19.
American singer Miley Cyrus won the production of the year award for "Flowers" and also won the best pop artist crown. American singer Victoria Monet won the Newcomer of the Year award.
"What Was I Made For?", the theme song of the fantasy romantic comedy "Barbie", won the song of the year award. The song was written by American singers Billie Eilish and Phineas O'Connell and sung by Billie Eilish. It was also nominated for Best Original Song at the 96th Academy Awards.
Chinese pianist Yuja Wang won the Best Classical Instrumental Solo Award for her album "The American Project".
In terms of the three newly established awards at this year's Grammy Music Awards, South African singer Tyra won the Best African Music Performance Award for "Water", and American singer Mesheel Ndegeochello won the award for "The Omnichord Real Book" won the award for Best Alternative Jazz Album, and Australian singer Kylie Minogue won the Award for Best Pop Dance Recording for "Padam Padam".
In addition, the historical biographical drama "Oppenheimer" won the Best Film and Television Score Award. The film was also nominated for Best Original Score at the 96th Academy Awards. (over)