Taylor Swift entered the 67th Annual Grammy Awards as one of the most nominated artists of the evening, securing six nods for her 11th studio album, The Tortured Poets Department, and collaborations with other artists. However, despite her impressive track record at the Grammys, Swift left the event without a single win—joining the rare list of artists who received six or more nominations in a single ceremony without securing an award.
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Her nominations included Album of the Year and Best Pop Vocal Album for The Tortured Poets Department, as well as Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best Music Video for Fortnight featuring Post Malone. She was also nominated for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance for Us with Gracie Abrams.
Losing to Tough Competition
Swift faced formidable competition across all categories. Cowboy Carter by Beyoncé ultimately won Album of the Year, marking a historic first win for the pop icon in that category. Kendrick Lamar’s Not Like Us triumphed over Fortnight in both Record of the Year and Best Music Video, while Sabrina Carpenter’s Short n’ Sweet edged out The Tortured Poets Department for Best Pop Vocal Album. Meanwhile, the Best Pop Duo/Group Performance award went to Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars for Die With a Smile.
Despite the losses, Swift remained gracious, celebrating her fellow artists’ wins. She was seen dancing in the audience to Lamar’s Not Like Us and cheering enthusiastically for Carpenter when she won Best Pop Vocal Album.
A Full Circle Moment with Beyoncé
One of the most memorable moments of the night came when Swift took the stage to present the award for Best Country Album. When she announced Beyoncé as the winner for Cowboy Carter, Swift’s face lit up with excitement, marking a full-circle moment in their careers. This moment harkened back to the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards, when Beyoncé famously gave up her own speech time so that a young Swift could reclaim her moment after Kanye West’s infamous interruption.
Setting a Grammy Record Despite the Snub
While she didn’t win an award, Swift still made Grammy history by becoming the first artist ever to be nominated for Album of the Year seven times. This milestone cements her status as one of the most influential and enduring artists in the music industry.
No Travis Kelce at the Ceremony
Many fans had anticipated Swift’s red carpet debut with boyfriend Travis Kelce, but the NFL star was absent due to his commitments with the Kansas City Chiefs as they prepared for the Super Bowl. However, sources close to the couple reassured fans that Kelce fully supported Swift from afar.
Dismissing Feud Rumors with Billie Eilish
The night also appeared to put an end to rumors of a feud between Swift and Billie Eilish. A video obtained by Daily Mail showed Swift and actress Margaret Qualley dancing to Eilish’s Birds of a Feather during a break, suggesting there was no bad blood between the two.
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Despite the Grammy snub, Swift appeared to be in high spirits throughout the night. She cheered on friends, toasted to winners, and seemed to genuinely enjoy the ceremony. With her influence and track record, it’s only a matter of time before she returns to the Grammy stage as a winner once again.