“Thank you for growing with me and for being as understanding with me as a human being,” said the 32-year-old singer and actress in her emotional acceptance speech directed at her fans.
Another artist widely celebrated during the evening was Lady Gaga, who interrupted a series of concerts to receive the Artist of the Year award on stage in Elmont, New York.
Lady Gaga also received the award for Best Collaboration with Bruno Mars for the song ‘Die with a Smile.’
The 39-year-old singer was competing for the Best Artist trophy against other industry heavyweights like Bad Bunny, Kendrick Lamar, Taylor Swift, and The Weeknd.
Singer Rosé, who continues her solo career after rising to fame with the K-Pop group Blackpink, was awarded “Song of the Year” for her track ‘APT,’ also composed with Bruno Mars.
Sabrina Carpenter won the prize for Album of the Year with ‘Short n’ Sweet.’
The evening featured a slightly nostalgic aesthetic and performances with appearances from Mariah Carey, Busta Rhymes, and Ricky Martin, with choreography evoking the 1980s and 1990s, particularly among young artists like Doja Cat and Tate McRae.
Rapper Kendrick Lamar, the big winner at the last Grammy Awards where he took home five prizes, left empty-handed despite multiple nominations.
Last year’s edition took place during the election campaign, and the big winner of the night, Taylor Swift, a supporter of Kamala Harris, urged fans to vote. This time, the artist carefully avoided any political messages.
