Taylor Swift's surprising shutout at the 2025 Grammy Awards

Annapurna Rai | Feb 04, 2025, 20:57 IST
Taylor Swift's surprising shutout at the 2025 Grammy Awards
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At the 67th Annual Grammy Awards, Taylor Swift, despite receiving six nominations, failed to secure any wins. Beyoncé won Album of the Year for 'Cowboy Carter,' her first in this category. Swift's fans expressed disappointment on social media, noting that her album 'The Tortured Poets Department' was a top-seller in 2024.
At the 67th Annual Grammy Awards held on February 2, 2025, Taylor Swift, a perennial favorite, faced an unexpected outcome. Despite receiving six nominations, including the coveted Album of the Year for "The Tortured Poets Department," Swift did not secure a single win.

This development was particularly startling given that "The Tortured Poets Department" was the best-selling album of 2024, breaking several records, including some of Swift's own. Fans and industry observers had anticipated that the album's commercial success and critical acclaim would translate into multiple Grammy victories.

The night's top honor, Album of the Year, was awarded to Beyoncé for "Cowboy Carter," marking her first win in this category after five previous nominations. Swift, maintaining her composure throughout the evening, was seen graciously presenting Beyoncé with the Best Country Album award earlier in the ceremony.

Fans took to social media to express their disappointment over Swift's perceived snub. One user commented, "Taylor Swift being snubbed at the Grammys for her best lyrical album ever was not on my bingo card... 'TTPD' broke records, even Taylor's own records. Down bad crying in my bed rn."

This marks the first time since 2022 that Swift has left the Grammys empty-handed, a surprising turn for an artist who has been a consistent presence in the winner's circle. Despite the outcome, Swift's contributions to music over the past year remain significant, and her fans continue to celebrate her artistic achievements.

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