Grammy Snubs and Surprises: Taylor Swift and Billie Eilish Shut Out, Sabrina Carpenter Wins Pop Album and More

Grammy surprises include Beyoncé's win, shutouts for Swift and Eilish, and Carpenter's pop album victory.

: The 2025 Grammy Awards had notable surprises, including Beyoncé winning Album of the Year while Taylor Swift and Billie Eilish were shut out. Sabrina Carpenter took home the award for pop album amidst a competitive field. Kendrick Lamar achieved wins in record and song of the year categories. Sierra Ferrell also stood out with four awards, just behind Lamar's five wins.

The 2025 Grammy Awards delivered unexpected results, most notably Beyoncé's triumph in winning Album of the Year, which experts had cautiously predicted amidst heightened anticipation. Meanwhile, pop sensations Taylor Swift and Billie Eilish surprisingly went home empty-handed despite their past dominance and widespread popularity.

Sabrina Carpenter emerged victoriously, claiming the award for pop album in a competitive lineup that included anticipated winners such as Eilish and Chappell Roan. Fans of Kendrick Lamar were thrilled as he secured both record and song of the year, marking a rare hip-hop triumph in these categories.

Additionally, Sierra Ferrell was a standout winner, garnering four awards, second only to Lamar's five. The evening also highlighted the ongoing Grammy favor for controversial figures like Chris Brown and Dave Chappelle, while advocacy for DEI and trans rights saw notable support through artist speeches.