Taylor Swift didn't have to wait until midnight to make history. The pop superstar scooped the biggest award on music's biggest night. win a grammy award She won the Album of the Year award for her 10th studio album, “Midnights,'' making her the first artist to win in the same category four times.
“I want to say that this is the best moment of my life, but I feel the happiest when I finish a song, when I crack the code for my favorite bridge, when I list the music.'' Watch the video , when you're rehearsing with your dancers or band, or when you're getting ready. go to Tokyo to do a show'' Swift said on stage.
The record-breaking win makes Swift the only artist to win the award three times, surpassing Frank Sinatra, Stevie Wonder and Paul Simon.
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It was Swift's second acceptance speech of the night. nominated Divided into 6 categories. She also won the award for Best Pop Vocal Album and used her speech to reveal the album's title and release date. her next album“The Tortured Poets Division” drops on April 19th.
Another surprise announcement at Sunday night's ceremony was Celine Dion, who presented Swift with the final award.Dion revealed in December She had been diagnosed with “stiff person syndrome.” rare neurological disorder As a result, the 54-year-old singer postponed his European tour, saying he “lost control of his muscles.” according to her sister.
“When I say I'm happy to be here, I mean it from the bottom of my heart,” Dion said to a standing ovation. “Those of us who are lucky enough to be here at the Grammy Awards should never take for granted the immense love and joy that music brings to our lives and to people around the world.” Dion won Album of the Year in 1996 for their 14th studio album, Falling Into You.
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“For me, an award is a piece of work. All I want to do is make sure I can keep doing this,” Swift concluded in her speech. “All I want to do is keep doing this. So thank you so much for giving me the opportunity to do what I love. It really surprised me.”
