Performances by the likes of Tracy Chapman, Joni Mitchell, Billy Joel and Annie Lennox left the audience in awe. Celine Dion presented Taylor Swift with the Grammy for Album of the Year, marking the first time any artist has won the category a record four times. Not to mention, stars including Miley Cyrus, Oprah Winfrey, Meryl Streep, Jay-Z, Mariah Carey and Olivia Rodrigo were seen jamming out in the crowd and catching up between live performances and commercial breaks.
Not every moment from the ceremony made it to the live broadcast. Standing ovations and behind-the-scenes camaraderie were also part of the show, which made the 2024 Grammys a testament to the power and beauty of music.
Here are some of the best moments you missed.
Miley Cyrus celebrates winning her first Grammy. (Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for the Recording Academy)
Miley Cyrus and her mom, Tish, left, share a moment backstage. (Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for the Recording Academy)
Beyoncé and Jay-Z. The rapper was honored with the Dr. Dre Global Impact Award for his achievements in music. (Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for the Recording Academy)
Gayle King and Oprah Winfrey. (Monica Schipper/Getty Images for the Recording Academy)
Victoria Monét poses in the press room with the Grammys for Best New Artist, Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical, and Best R&B Album for Jaguar II. (Frederic J. Brown /AFP via Getty Images)
Taylor Swift and Jack Antonoff with Phoebe Bridgers, Julien Baker and Lucy Dacus of the indie group boygenius. The group won the Grammy Awards for Best Alternative Music Album for The Record, Best Rock Song for "Not Strong Enough" and Best Rock Performance for "Not Strong Enough." (Frederic J. Brown /AFP via Getty Images)
Host Trevor Noah and Beyoncé connect during a commercial break. (Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for the Recording Academy)
Meryl Streep, Billy Joel, Mark Ronson and Grace Gummer smile for the camera. (Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for the Recording Academy)
Jon Batiste cozies up to Taylor Swift during a commercial break. (Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for the Recording Academy)
Flavor Flav and Miley Cyrus. (Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for the Recording Academy)
SZA and Lizzo reunite backstage. (Valerie Macon / AFP via Getty Images).
Beyoncé and Olivia Rodrigo strike a pose. (Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for the Recording Academy)
Billie Eilish and Janelle Monáe. (Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for the Recording Academy)
Ed Sheeran, Lionel Richie and Kelsea Ballerini. (Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for the Recording Academy)
Lana Del Rey and Taylor Swift. (John Shearer/Getty Images for the Recording Academy)
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