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The superstar, who is both the artist in Grammys history, has been up for the category four times before and many feel she has been snubbed by its top honors.
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Members of the Los Angeles Fire Department presented 叠别测辞苍肠茅 with the trophy, one of several times the show reflected the recent wildfires that burned thousands of homes.
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The Weeknd mends fences, Chappell Roan challenges music industry
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It was just one of many pleasant surprises Sunday night. Chappell Roan was named best new artist.
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叠别测辞苍肠茅 and Chappell Roan give Grammys a country theme
In one of the biggest moments of the evening so far, Taylor Swift presented the award for best country album to . She became the first Black woman to ever win in the category.
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entered the night as the leading nominee.
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As the show neared its end, Noah announced that viewers had contributed $7 million to relief efforts Sunday night so far.
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Star studded performances and victories
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Winners use speeches to lift marginalized communities in tense political climate
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