Every time someone presented one of the show’s major prizes — album of the year, record of the year, song of the year, best new artist — he or she rattled off the line before revealing the winner. It was a small but telling detail that demonstrated how the academy wants to be perceived after years of being portrayed as a shadowy record-industry cabal.

Beyoncé, the most decorated Grammy artist in history, has won the 2025 award for best country album for her 2024 smash record, "Cowboy Carter." Taylor Swift, nominated for six Grammys this year, presented her with the award.

Beyoncé earned her first album of the year award at this year's Grammys for her acclaimed eighth studio album, "Cowboy Carter."