Grammys 2023: Beyonce becomes the biggest winner in history as Harry Styles takes Album of the Year gong
Beyonce has become the most decorated Grammy artist of all time, collecting her 32nd trophy at this year’s ceremony.
he pop superstar, 41, made history as she won the best dance/electronic music album award for her house music-sampling album Renaissance.
This took her one higher than the previous record, held by Hungarian-British conductor Georg Solti, who died in 1997.
“I’m trying not to be too emotional, I’m trying to just receive this night,” she said after taking to the stage.
She thanked her husband Jay-Z, their children, God and her uncle Jonny, who introduced her to queer dance music, saying he “is not here but he is here in spirit”.
Close
Host Shania Twain embraces Beyonce in the audience (Chris Pizzello/AP)
In reference to her album, which drew on the history of LGBTQ culture, she added: “I’d like to thank the queer community – you invented the genre.”
The award was presented by British TV host James Corden, who said it was an “honour” to be given the duty.
“We are witnessing history tonight,” he said, before announcing the result.
Beyonce arrived late to the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles and missed accepting one of her awards in person.
Host Trevor Noah jokingly assured the audience she was “on her way” before later handing the prize directly to her at her table, where she was sat with husband Jay-Z.
Her wins on the night also included best R&B song, best dance/electronic recording and best traditional R&B performance – but she missed out of scoring any of the major prizes.
Close
Lizzo accepts the Record Of The Year award for “About Damn Time” during the 65th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California, U.S., February 5, 2023. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
Harry Styles, Tyler Johnson and Kid Harpoon with their awards during the 65th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California, U.S., February 5, 2023. REUTERS/Mike Blake
Taylor Swift attends the 65th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California, U.S., February 5, 2023. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni
Taylor Swift attends the 65th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California, U.S., February 5, 2023. REUTERS/David Swanson
Sam Smith and Kim Petras pose with their award for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance for “Unholy” during the 65th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California, U.S., February 5, 2023. REUTERS/Mike Blake
Missy Elliot performs during the 65th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California, U.S., February 5, 2023. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni
Chris Martin presents Record Of The Year during the 65th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California, U.S., February 5, 2023. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni
Lizzo accepts the award for Record Of The Year for “About Damn Time” during the 65th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California, U.S., February 5, 2023. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni
Steve Lacy performs during the 65th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California, U.S., February 5, 2023. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni
Olivia Rodrigo presents Best New Artist during the 65th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California, U.S., February 5, 2023. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni
U.S. first lady Jill Biden presents the Song of the Year award for “Just Like That” to Bonny Raitt during the 65th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California, U.S., February 5, 2023. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni REFILE – CORRECTING AWARD
Bonnie Raitt poses with her awards for Best Americana Performance, Best American Roots Song and Song of the Year during the 65th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California, U.S., February 5, 2023. REUTERS/Mike Blake
GloRilla performs during the 65th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California, U.S., February 5, 2023. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni
Scorpio and Melle Mel perform during the 65th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California, U.S., February 5, 2023. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni
Steve Lacy poses with his Grammy for Best Progressive R&B Album for “Gemini Rights” during the 65th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California, U.S., February 5, 2023. REUTERS/Mike Blake
Big Boi performs during the 65th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California, U.S., February 5, 2023. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni
Adele poses with her Grammy for Best Pop Solo Performance for “Easy On Me” during the 65th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California, U.S., February 5, 2023. REUTERS/Mike Blake
Chris Martin presents Lizzo with the the award for Record Of The Year for “About Damn Time” during the 65th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California, U.S., February 5, 2023. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni
LL Cool J performs during the 65th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California, U.S., February 5, 2023. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni
Run-DMC performs during the 65th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California, U.S., February 5, 2023. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni
Adele poses with her Grammy for Best Pop Solo Performance for “Easy On Me” during the 65th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California, U.S., February 5, 2023. REUTERS/Mike Blake
Flavor Flav and Chuck D perform during the 65th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California, U.S., February 5, 2023. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni
Kelvin “Posdnuos” Mercer performs during the 65th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California, U.S., February 5, 2023. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni
Samara Joy poses with her awards for Best Jazz Vocal Album and Best New Artist during the 65th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California, U.S., February 5, 2023. REUTERS/Mike Blake
Samara Joy poses with her awards for Best Jazz Vocal Album and Best New Artist during the 65th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California, U.S., February 5, 2023. REUTERS/Mike Blake
Kacey Musgraves performs during the 65th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California, U.S., February 5, 2023. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni
Jennifer Lopez presents the Best Pop Vocal Album award during the 65th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California, U.S., February 5, 2023. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni
Hip Hop 50 performance during the 65th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California, U.S., February 5, 2023. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni
Camila Cabello attends the 65th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California, U.S., February 5, 2023. REUTERS/David Swanson
Ricky Reed, producer of Lizzo’s Record Of The Year for “About Damn Time”, poses with the award during the 65th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California, U.S., February 5, 2023. REUTERS/Mike Blake
Harry Styles attends the 65th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California, U.S., February 5, 2023. REUTERS/David Swanson
Blake Slatkin, producer of Lizzo’s Record Of The Year for “About Damn Time”, poses with the award during the 65th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California, U.S., February 5, 2023. REUTERS/Mike Blake
Lil Uzi Vert performs during the 65th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California, U.S., February 5, 2023. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni
Hip Hop 50 performance during the 65th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California, U.S., February 5, 2023. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni
Brandi Carlile, Phil Hanseroth, and Tim Hanseroth pose with their awards during the 65th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California, U.S., February 5, 2023. REUTERS/Mike Blake
Sam Smith attends the 65th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California, U.S., February 5, 2023. REUTERS/David Swanson
Angela V. Benson attends the 65th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California, U.S., February 5, 2023. REUTERS/David Swanson
Beyonce accepts the award for Best Dance/Electronic Music Album for “Renaissance” during the 65th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California, U.S., February 5, 2023. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
Sam Smith performs during the 65th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California, U.S., February 5, 2023. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
Lizzo attends the Premiere ceremony of the 65th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California, U.S., February 5, 2023. REUTERS/David Swanson TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
Lizzo arrives at the 65th annual Grammy Awards (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
Harry Styles and Beyonce claim first major Grammys of the evening (Chris Pizzello/AP)
Kim Petras, right, and Sam Smith accept the award for best pop duo/group performance for “Unholy” at the 65th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Beyonce appears in the audience at the 65th annual Grammy Awards (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Shania Twain graced the red carpet of the 65th annual Grammy awards in a cow-print inspired suit and towering hat on Sunday night (Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
Sandra Denton, left, and Cheryl James of Salt-N-Peppa performs My Mic Sounds Nice at the 65th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Indie duo Wet Leg score two Grammy wins less than two years after first live gig (Jae C. Hong/AP))
Harry Styles: Grammy success feels like validation I’m on the right path (Jae C. Hong/AP)
Kim Petras and Sam Smith accept their award (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Sam Smith performs Unholy at the 65th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday night (Chris Pizzello/AP)
Close
Harry Styles accepts the award for album of the year (Chris Pizzello/AP)
The biggest gong – album of the year – went to Harry Styles for his third album Harry’s House.
Video of the Day
Accepting the trophy from one of his fans, who he embraced, Styles said “there was no such thing as best” and that he had been inspired by all the other artists in the category.
“This is so kind, this doesn’t happen to people like me very often and it’s so nice,” he added.
There were unexpected winners elsewhere, with Lizzo beating Beyonce, Adele and Styles to record of the year with About Damn Time.
The US singer singled out Beyonce in her acceptance speech, telling her that she had “changed my life” and also paid tribute to late music star Prince.
A shocked Bonnie Raitt took home the Grammy for song of the year, which was presented by US First Lady Jill Biden.
“This is just an unreal moment, thank you for honouring me,” the 73-year-old blues singer and guitarist said after beating household names and pop heavyweights to the prize.
Close
Adele accepts the award for best pop solo performance (Chris Pizzello/AP)
Despite missing out on the major prizes, Adele did scoop the Grammy for best pop solo performance, for her hit song Easy On Me, dedicating it to her son Angelo.
Adele said her partner, Rich Paul, had told her “not to cry” when accepting her prize, but became visibly emotional anyway.
American jazz singer Samara Joy was named best new artist, beating British indie duo Wet Leg and Italian Eurovision champions Maneskin to the prize.
Elsewhere on the night, Sam Smith and Kim Petras won the Grammy for best pop duo performance for their collaborative song Unholy, making Petras the first transgender woman to win the award.
“Sam, I love you so much and this song has been such an incredible journey for me,” she said.
Kendrick Lamar won the Grammy for best rap album, for Mr Morale & The Big Steppers, while best country album went to Willie Nelson for A Beautiful Time.
Fellow country star Shania Twain, wearing a bright red wig, both presented and accepted the award on behalf of the veteran singer, 89, who was absent from the event.
Migos rapper Takeoff, Christine McVie and Jeff Beck were among the famous faces remembered in the in memorium section.
Musical accompaniment came from Kacey Musgraves, Mick Fleetwood, Sheryl Crow and Quavo.
Quavo gave a rendition of his emotional song Without You, penned recently in tribute to his late nephew, who was fatally shot in November 2022.
In the opening minutes of the show, Adele was given the chance to meet one of her heroes, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson.
Host Noah revealed that the unlikely pair were big fans of each other, before making the introduction.
“Adele meet The Rock, The Rock meet Adele,” he said, to laughter from the audience.
A red-faced Adele laughed and embraced Johnson, who appeared behind her to surprise her.
The awards kicked off with an explosive performance by Puerto Rican rapper Bad Bunny.
Multiple members of the audience got to their feet to dance, including famous faces such as Taylor Swift.
https://www.independent.ie/entertainment/music/music-news/grammys-2023-beyonce-becomes-the-biggest-winner-in-history-as-harry-styles-takes-album-of-the-year-gong-42329160.html Grammys 2023: Beyonce becomes the biggest winner in history as Harry Styles takes Album of the Year gong