What a night at the 2025 Grammys! While the usual suspects—Taylor Swift and Billie Eilish—have dominated music’s biggest stage in recent years, this time, the spotlight shifted in unexpected directions. And at the center of it all? None other than The Beatles and former U.S. President Jimmy Carter.
Yes, you read that correctly. The Beatles, despite having technically disbanded over five decades ago, secured the Grammy for Best Rock Performance with “Now And Then”, a song that was resurrected from an old John Lennon demo and given new life thanks to modern technology.
It’s one of those moments where music history and innovation collide, proving that the Fab Four’s influence truly never fades.
And then there’s Jimmy Carter. The former president, who passed away in 2024, posthumously won a Grammy in the Best Audio Book, Narration, and Storytelling Recording category for “Last Sundays in Plains: A Centennial Celebration”.
The record, which features Carter’s final Sunday School teachings, is as much a reflection of his faith as it is a celebration of his legacy. It also marks his fourth Grammy win—yes, Carter now has as many Grammys as some of today’s biggest artists. Not bad for a former president.
But while The Beatles and Carter were basking in Grammy glory, it wasn’t such a celebratory night for two of pop’s biggest stars.
Taylor Swift and Billie Eilish, both heavily nominated, walked away empty-handed. Variety confirmed what many Swifties and Eilish fans feared—this was just not their year.
Instead, the night belonged to Beyoncé and Kendrick Lamar. Queen Bey took home Album of the Year for “Cowboy Carter”, proving once again that she remains a Grammy powerhouse.
Meanwhile, Kendrick Lamar dominated the rap categories, securing Song and Record of the Year for “Not Like Us”, further cementing his place as one of hip-hop’s most impactful voices.
So, while Swift and Eilish might be licking their wounds, the 2025 Grammys will be remembered for the triumphs of musical legends—both in rock and politics. Because if there’s one thing the Grammys love, it’s a good plot twist.
