A few days ago, the 2025 Grammy Awards ceremony took place, so let's recap the victories of te women who won in various categories.
And why not? Let's also comment on some questionable winner choices and ask ourselves why Taylor Swift's fandom hasn't protested or boycotted the awards yet, given that their goddess didn't win anything. Maybe because this time it was Beyoncé's turn, so they'll take turns over the years to avoid triggering Kanye West's wrath like at the MTV Video Music Awards! 😂
Disclaimer:Â this article contains a lot of irony, don't read it if you don't have a sense of humor.
Grammy for Album of the Year: Beyoncé for Cowboy Carter
Let's keep up with this touch of irony and talk about who won the Grammy for Album of the Year. We've already mentioned her—the one and only Beyoncé with Cowboy Carter. First reaction: When, how, and where did Beyoncé release this album??? There was a moment of surprise and confusion when no one in the world knew about the album, except for the critics, who immediately gave it great value. On social media, many complained that they only knew Texas Hold 'Em (which went viral on TikTok), while others admitted they had never listened to the album in full. The fact remains that Cowboy Carter is a collection of country-inspired songs and much more. Thanks to Beyoncé’s versatility, we also find blues, rock, and hip-hop tracks. In this album, the singer wanted to highlight how country music owes part of its roots to African American sound and culture. In short, country isn't just for white cowboys, and with her powerful voice, Beyoncé proved she can sing, dance, and interpret it better than most.
(Thank you, Beyoncé.)
Grammy for Best Country Duo: Beyoncé and Miley Cyrus
This year, the jury and critics loved country music so much that Beyoncé won again—this time alongside Miley Cyrus. So, in this paragraph, I'll focus more on Miley. Miley is the ultimate icon. Thanks to her nearly lifelong career, she has proven to be a 360° artist, releasing singles and albums in every genre without ever making a misstep or being boring. In this country-pop ballad titled II MOST WANTED, their voices blend harmoniously to tell a story of intense and rebellious love, where the lovers feel like outlaws but, despite everything, remain inseparable.
Grammy for Best New Artist: Chappell Roan
Chappell Roan won her first Grammy for Best New Artist—an impressive milestone for the young singer’s budding career. Though, if we think about it, she might have been chosen more for her eccentric and theatrical style than anything else. At the ceremony, she looked like a black dot on a white canvas, but thanks to her performance and look, she added a splash of color to an environment that was otherwise too "perfect." Her musical style is a mix of nostalgic pop, synth-pop, and theatrical influences, which define her artistic signature. I just hope her resemblance to the Mad Hatter is due to artistic madness and not anything else—because with her album The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess, she has proven she has talent to spare.
Grammy for Best Pop Vocal Album: Sabrina Carpenter for Short n’ Sweet
Sabrina, Sabrina, Sabrina… I have to say it! Thanks to her bold and provocative marketing campaign, she has turned many straight women bisexual and many gay men straight. Jokes aside, 2024 was her year… will 2025 continue to be? Who knows, but in the meantime, she won a Grammy for Best Pop Album. Short n’ Sweet, an obvious reference to herself, captivated everyone with its sound ranging from country (yes, country is trendy this year!) to folk, disco, rock, and R&B. Not to mention her sad yet witty lyrics, where she narrates her not-so-rosy love life—so, following Taylor Swift’s lead, she turned it into an album. Taylor teaches, Sabrina executes.
Grammy for Best Pop Solo Performance: Sabrina Carpenter for Espresso
Not much to say here. We already know she’s talented, and her transformation over the past year has been phenomenal. Espresso, an anthem to enjoying life, climbed the Billboard Hot 100 and earned her the Grammy for Best Pop Solo Performance. Additionally, the remix version by Mark Ronson and FNZ also won the Grammy for Best Remixed Recording.
Grammy for Best Latin Pop Album: Shakira with Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran
A well-deserved victory for the iconic Shakira, who turned her personal experiences into a cathartic album. Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran is a musical therapy session infused with rock, reggaeton, and bachata, reminding us that She Wolf wasn't just a hit—it’s a way of life. We talked in more detail about Shakira at the Grammys here.
 Although there are others, these were the female winners of the major Grammy 2025 categories. We've had fun sharing our thoughts, what do you think? Let us know on Instagram @mediterraneangirlsinmusic.