1994 Grammy Award Winners

• Winners Announced: March 1, 1994
• Held at: Radio City Music Hall, New York, New York
• Host: Garry Shandling
• Eligibility Year: October 1, 1992 – September 30, 1993

Trivia

• Garry Shandling Returns: The comedian hosted again, entertaining the audience with his unique style of humor.
• Houston’s Heavy Haul: Whitney Houston’s I Will Always Love You dominated, winning Record of the Year, Album of the Year for The Bodyguard Soundtrack, and Female Pop Vocal Performance.
• Rap’s Recognition: Digable Planets won Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group for Rebirth of Slick (Cool Like Dat).
• New Age Nod: Best New Age Album was claimed by In My Time by Yanni.
• Nirvana Noted: The song All Apologies by Nirvana won for Best Alternative Music Album.
• Tony Triumphs: Tony Bennett’s Steppin’ Out was honored as Best Traditional Pop Vocal Performance.
• Grammy’s Grunge: Pearl Jam’s Vs was nominated for Best Rock Album but didn’t win.
• Blues Back in Business: Buddy Guy won Best Contemporary Blues Album for Feels Like Rain.
• First Latin Pop Category: Luis Miguel’s Aries won the inaugural award for Best Latin Pop Album.

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1992 Grammy Award Winners

• Winners Announced: February 25, 1992
• Held at: Radio City Music Hall, New York, New York
• Host: Whoopi Goldberg
• Eligibility Year: October 1, 1990 – September 30, 1991

Trivia

• Host with the Most: Whoopi Goldberg, an actress and comedian, took a break from her film career to host the music-centric event.
• Unforgettable Night: Natalie Cole dominated the ceremony by winning three awards for her album Unforgettable… with Love, which featured a virtual duet with her late father, Nat King Cole.
• Seal’s Spotlight: Seal won three Grammys, including Record of the Year and Song of the Year, both for his hit “Kiss from a Rose.”
• Rap Recognition: DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince won the first-ever Grammy for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group for their song “Summertime.”
• Country Collaboration: The Grammy for Best Country Collaboration with Vocals was awarded to “Restless” by Vince Gill, Ricky Skaggs, and Steve Wariner.
• Crossover Success: Mark O’Connor’s The New Nashville Cats won Best Country Instrumental Performance, a rare win for a primarily instrumental album in a genre often focused on vocals.
• Jazz in Focus: The Grammy for Best Jazz Vocal Performance was awarded to Blue Light ’til Dawn by Cassandra Wilson, who blended jazz with elements of folk and pop.
• Latin Flair: Tito Puente grabbed the Grammy for Best Tropical Latin Album, affirming his position as a giant in Latin music.

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1991 Grammy Award Winners

• Winners Announced: February 20, 1991
• Held at: Radio City Music Hall, New York, New York
• Host: Garry Shandling
• Eligibility Year: October 1, 1989 – September 30, 1990

Trivia

• Garry Returns: This was the second consecutive year that Garry Shandling hosted the Grammy Awards.
• Rap’s Big Moment: MC Hammer’s Please Hammer, Don’t Hurt ‘Em was a commercial success and received nominations, signaling the mainstream acceptance of rap.
• Vocal Chops: Mariah Carey won Best New Artist and Best Female Pop Vocal Performance, making a huge splash in her debut year.
• Classic Acts: The legendary rock band The Byrds received a Lifetime Achievement Award, acknowledging their impact on the music industry.
• Jazzy Night: Miles Davis posthumously received a Grammy for Best Jazz Instrumental Performance for his album Aura.
• British Invasion: Phil Collins took home the award for Record of the Year for Another Day in Paradise, highlighting the ongoing British influence on American music charts.
• Crossing Genres: Unforgettable… with Love by Natalie Cole was a significant winner, blending R&B, jazz, and pop to create a multi-generational appeal.

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1990 Grammy Award Winners

• Winners Announced: February 21, 1990
• Held at: Shrine Auditorium, Los Angeles, California
• Host: Garry Shandling
• Eligibility Year: October 1, 1988 – September 30, 1989

Trivia

• Bette’s Big Win: Bette Midler’s “Wind Beneath My Wings” won both Record of the Year and Song of the Year, becoming one of the most iconic songs of her career.
• Rap Debut: This was the first year that the Grammys introduced the Best Rap Performance category, won by DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince for “Parents Just Don’t Understand.”
• Elevating Jazz: Miles Davis won a Lifetime Achievement Award, further cementing his status as a jazz legend.
• Operatic Excellence: The Best Classical Album went to an operatic recording, Wagner: Die Walküre, conducted by James Levine with the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra.
• International Flavor: The Gipsy Kings, a Franco-Spanish flamenco group, won Best World Music Album, a nod to the increasing diversity of the Grammys.
• Bonnie’s Blues: Bonnie Raitt had a stellar night, taking home four awards including Best Female Pop Vocal Performance for her song “Nick of Time.”
• Posthumous Honor: Composer Leonard Bernstein, who passed away in 1990, was honored with a posthumous Grammy for Best Classical Contemporary Composition.

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1989 Grammy Winners

• Winners Announced: February 22, 1989
• Held at: Radio City Music Hall, New York
• Host: Billy Crystal
• Eligibility Year: October 1, 1987 – September 30, 1988

Trivia

• Billy’s Back: Billy Crystal returned as host, adding his comedic flavor to the music industry’s biggest night.
• Jazzy Jodie: Jodie Watley was awarded Best New Artist, marking a successful transition from her dance career to the music world.
• George Michael Dominates: Faith by George Michael won Album of the Year and solidified George Michael as a solo artist apart from his Wham! days.
• Tracy Chapman’s Fast Car: The hit Fast Car helped Tracy Chapman earn three Grammys, including Best Female Pop Vocal Performance.
• Eclectic Mix: The night featured a variety of musical genres, from U2’s rock album The Joshua Tree winning Best Rock Performance to Bobby McFerrin’s Don’t Worry, Be Happy snagging Song of the Year.
• Metallica’s Recognition: In a surprising turn, Metallica’s And Justice For All was nominated for Best Hard Rock/Metal Performance, although it didn’t win. It did mark a mainstream acceptance of heavy metal.
• Classical Highlights: Leonard Bernstein won for Best Classical Album, proving that classical music still had a significant presence at the Grammys.
• Unforgettable Performances: The night was studded with performances from artists like Anita Baker, who won Best Female R&B Vocal Performance, and Michael Jackson, who took home the award for Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical for Bad.

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1987 Grammy Award Winners

• Winners Announced: February 24, 1987
• Held at: Shrine Auditorium, Los Angeles
• Host: Billy Crystal
• Eligibility Year: October 1, 1985 – September 30, 1986

Trivia

• Billy Crystal’s Debut: Known for his comedic brilliance, Billy Crystal hosted the Grammys, adding humor and wit to the evening.
• Paul Simon’s Triumph: Paul Simon’s album Graceland won Album of the Year and was hailed for its eclectic mix of genres, including South African music.
• Whitney Houston’s Arrival: Whitney Houston won her first Grammy for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance for “Greatest Love of All.”
• Duets and Collaborations: That’s What Friends Are For, performed by Dionne Warwick, Stevie Wonder, Elton John, and Gladys Knight, won Song of the Year.
• Jazz Legends Honored: Miles Davis won Best Jazz Instrumental Performance for his album Tutu, continuing his tradition of Grammy wins.
• Classical Shines: The Best Classical Album was awarded to Horowitz: The Studio Recordings, New York 1985, featuring pianist Vladimir Horowitz.
• Top Newcomers: Bruce Hornsby and the Range took home the Grammy for Best New Artist.
• Metal Makes Its Mark: Metallica’s Master of Puppets was released during this eligibility year and though it didn’t win, it was a milestone in bringing metal music into mainstream awareness.

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1986 Grammy Award Winners

• Winners Announced: February 25, 1986
• Held at: Shrine Auditorium, Los Angeles
• Host: Kenny Rogers
• Eligibility Year: October 1, 1984 – September 30, 1985

Trivia

• We Are the World Spotlight: The charity single We Are the World became the evening’s star, winning Song of the Year, Record of the Year, and Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals.
• Michael Jackson’s Thrilling Night: The King of Pop, Michael Jackson, received Best Male Pop Vocal Performance accolades for his contribution to We Are the World.
• Country Milestones: Young Dwight Yoakam caught the limelight, getting nominated for Best Country & Western Vocal Performance for his album Guitars, Cadillacs, Etc., Etc.
• Clapton’s Musical Magic: Eric Clapton won Best Rock Instrumental Performance for the track Escape, a part of the Lethal Weapon movie soundtrack.
• Sade’s Smooth Arrival: British-Nigerian band Sade, led by Sade Adu, notched the Best New Artist win.
• Jazz Ingenuity: New York Scene by Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers secured the Best Jazz Instrumental Performance Group.
• Genre Diversity: The awards recognized a wide array of genres, from Classical and Comedy to R&B and Latin, emphasizing the diversity of the music industry at the time.
• Host Charisma: Kenny Rogers, with his smooth, seasoned voice and engaging persona, added a unique charm as the ceremony host.

1986 Grammy Winners

• Winners Announced: February 26, 1985
• Held at: Shrine Auditorium, Los Angeles
• Host: John Denver
• Eligibility Year: October 1, 1983 – September 30, 1984

Trivia

• Thriller Triumphs: Michael Jackson’s album Thriller won multiple awards, including Best Engineered Recording, Non-Classical.
• Sade’s Smooth Introduction: The British band Sade won Best New Artist, riding high on the success of their debut album Diamond Life.
• Tina’s Comeback: Tina Turner’s What’s Love Got to Do With It snagged three Grammys, including Record of the Year and Song of the Year.
• Cyndi Lauper’s Debut: Cyndi Lauper took home the Best New Artist award, further cementing the staying power of her debut album She’s So Unusual.
• Rock Meets Classical: Purple Rain, Prince’s soundtrack album for the film of the same name, won Best Score Soundtrack for Visual Media.
• A Jazzy Note: Wynton Marsalis gained the Best Jazz Instrumental Performance for his work Hot House Flowers.
• Country Gets Its Due: The Judds’ Why Not Me won Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal.

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1983 Grammy Award Winners

• Winners Announced: February 23, 1983
• Held at: Shrine Auditorium, Los Angeles
• Host: John Denver
• Eligibility Year: October 1, 1981 – September 30, 1982

1983 Grammys Trivia and Noteworthy Moments

1. King of Pop’s Reign: Michael Jackson’s Thriller snagged eight awards, setting a record for most wins by an artist in a single year.
2. Toto’s Triumph: The band Toto nabbed several awards, including Record of the Year for “Rosanna.”
3. Classical Crossover: “Nadia’s Theme,” primarily known as a piece of classical music, won for Best Instrumental Arrangement.
4. Early Hip-Hop: The Sugarhill Gang’s Rapper’s Delight was one of the first rap songs to be nominated, although it didn’t win.
5. Female Power: Pat Benatar won Best Female Rock Vocal Performance for “Shadows of the Night,” paving the way for more women in rock.
6. Double Country Win: Willie Nelson won both Best Country Vocal Performance, Male and Best Country Song for “Always On My Mind.”
7. Latin Influence: El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico was nominated for Best Tropical Latin Performance, a testament to the growing recognition of Latin genres in mainstream music.

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1982 Grammy Award Winners

• Winners Announced: February 24, 1982
• Held at: Shrine Auditorium, Los Angeles, California
• Host: John Denver
• Eligibility Year: October 1, 1980 – September 30, 1981

1982 Grammy Trivia and Noteworthy Moments

1. Denver’s Return: John Denver reprised his hosting role, having been a popular choice from previous ceremonies.
2. Posthumous Recognition: John Lennon and Yoko Ono won Album of the Year for Double Fantasy, months after Lennon’s tragic assassination.
3. Kim Carnes Dominance: Carnes’ Bette Davis Eyes not only won Record of the Year but also Song of the Year. The song was inescapable in 1981 and its success spilled into the Grammys.
4. A Night for Jazz: Jazz great Quincy Jones snagged Producer of the Year, fortifying his reputation as a versatile and accomplished artist.
5. Sheena’s Surprise: Sheena Easton won Best New Artist, an unusual feat for a British artist at that time.
6. The Genius of Jarreau: Al Jarreau was unique in winning in the jazz and pop categories in the same year, proving his versatility.
7. New Categories: This was the first year the Best Rap Performance category was introduced, although it wouldn’t have its first winner until 1989. It was a sign of rap’s growing influence, even if the Grammys were a bit slow to recognize it.

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1981 Grammy Award Winners

Winners Announced: February 25, 1981
Held at: Radio City Music Hall, New York
Host: Paul Simon
Eligibility Year: October 1, 1979 – September 30, 1980

Notable Trivia

• ‘Sailing’ Smooth: Christopher Cross made history this year. He swept all four major categories: Record of the Year, Album of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best New Artist. His hit Sailing was a big reason for his success.
• Iconic Host: Hosting duties were taken up by Paul Simon, no stranger to Grammy gold himself. He had already won multiple awards, both as a solo artist and as half of Simon & Garfunkel.
• Operatic Heights: Luciano Pavarotti, the operatic tenor, won his first Grammy this year. He was awarded Best Classical Vocal Soloist Performance, broadening the awards’ musical diversity.
• Rap Debut: Kurtis Blow’s The Breaks was nominated in the Best R&B Vocal Performance, marking the first time rap was recognized in Grammy history.
• Country Classic: George Jones sang his way into hearts with He Stopped Loving Her Today. The song earned him the Grammy for Best Male Country Vocal Performance and is often cited as one of the greatest country songs.
• Genre Expansion: The B-52’s got a nod for Rock Lobster in the Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group category. This nomination indicated the Grammys’ willingness to embrace alternative and new wave music.
• Jazzed Up: Pat Metheny, the jazz guitarist, won his first Grammy for Best Jazz Fusion Performance. His album Offramp got him this prestigious accolade, proving that jazz was far from forgotten in the awards circuit.

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1980 Grammy Awards Winners

Winners Announced: February 27, 1980
Held at: Shrine Auditorium, Los Angeles, California
Host: Kenny Rogers
Eligibility Year: October 1, 1978 – September 30, 1979

Tune Into the Trivia

1. Kenny’s Kingdom: Host Kenny Rogers was already a huge name in country music by this time, and his hosting role elevated the genre’s profile at the Grammys.
2. Disco Inferno: The year 1980 was a crucial year for disco. The Bee Gees were still riding the wave of their late-’70s success and snagged multiple nominations.
3. Sibling Harmony: The Doobie Brothers won Record of the Year for “What a Fool Believes,” which Michael McDonald and Kenny Loggins co-written.
4. Thrills and ‘Trills’: Billy Joel’s 52nd Street won Album of the Year, making him one of the notable artists to leap from pop to a more rock-oriented sound.
5. The Diva’s Start: This year marked one of the earliest Grammy wins for Donna Summer, setting the stage for her reign as the “Queen of Disco.”
6. From Films to Grammys: “Afternoon Delight” by the Starland Vocal Band, famously featured in the movie Anchorman, won Best Arrangement for Voices.
7. Wings Take Flight: Paul McCartney’s band, Wings, was honored for their rock performance, showcasing that The Beatles’ members could find success even after the iconic group disbanded.

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1979 Grammy Award Winners

Winners Announced: February 15, 1979
Held at: Shrine Auditorium, Los Angeles, California
Host: John Denver
Eligibility Year: October 1, 1977 – September 30, 1978

Intriguing Trivia and Nuggets of Knowledge

1. End of the Disco Era: This year’s Grammy Awards coincided with the tail end of the disco craze, and the Bee Gees were the darlings of the night.
2. Denver’s Final Act: This was the last time John Denver would host the Grammys, ending his five-year stint.
3. Rising Talent: This was the year Billy Joel won both Song of the Year and Record of the Year for “Just the Way You Are,” signifying his ascent as a major artist.
4. Saturday Night Live: The Bee Gees’ album Saturday Night Fever was a significant winner, echoing the cultural impact of disco.
5. Epic Collaborations: “Stayin’ Alive,” a song by the Bee Gees, also featured on Saturday Night Fever, which is one of the best-selling soundtracks of all time.
6. First Country Rap: While it didn’t win, “Convoy” by C.W. McCall was nominated, which many consider to be a predecessor to the modern country rap genre

1978 Grammy Award Winners

Winners Announced: February 23, 1978
Held at: Shrine Auditorium, Los Angeles, California
Host: John Denver
Eligibility Year: October 1, 1976 – September 30, 1977

Trivia and Fascinating Facts

1. Changing of the Guard: This year marked a shift in hosting duties, as John Denver took over from Andy Williams, who had been hosting the Grammys for several years prior.
2. Stevie Wonder’s Run: Stevie Wonder won Album of the Year for Songs in the Key of Life, his third Album of the Year win in four years.
3. Rise of the Eagles: The Eagles’ hit “Hotel California” snagged Record of the Year, solidifying the band’s place in rock history.
4. Debby Boone Shines: Newcomer Debby Boone won Song of the Year for “You Light Up My Life,” a ballad that became an instant classic.
5. Genre Milestone: Dolly Parton’s Here You Come Again won Best Country Vocal Performance, Female, a recognition that further amplified her crossover success.
6. Classical Crossover: Luciano Pavarotti received his first Grammy, winning Best Classical Vocal Soloist Performance for O Sole Mio – Favorite Neapolitan Songs.
7. Posthumous Recognition: Composer Benjamin Britten was awarded a posthumous Grammy for Best Classical Orchestral Recording, for his Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra performed by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra.

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1976 Grammy Award Winners

• Winners Announced: February 28, 1976
• Held at: Hollywood Palladium, Los Angeles, California
• Host: Andy Williams
• Eligibility Year: October 16, 1974 – October 15, 1975

Trivia and Details

• The Album of the Year was Still Crazy After All These Years by Paul Simon. This album also won him a Grammy for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance.
• Natalie Cole, daughter of the legendary Nat King Cole, won Best New Artist, making her the first African American female artist to win in this category.
• Janis Ian’s At Seventeen won both Best Female Pop Vocal Performance and Best Engineered Recording (Non-Classical), bringing attention to the young artist’s talent.
• The Captain & Tennille’s catchy tune Love Will Keep Us Together won both Record of the Year and Song of the Year. Interestingly, the duo also won the Best New Artist award the previous year.
• The Staple Singers won their first Best Soul Gospel Performance Grammy with Let’s Do It Again. The group had been around since the 1950s, and this win was a significant milestone in their career.
• Not yet a household name for movie scores, John Williams won two Grammys for his work on Jaws — one for Best Original Score and another for Best Instrumental Composition.
• Chicago’s Chicago IX – Chicago’s Greatest Hits was one of the year’s best-selling albums but did not win any Grammys. Despite its commercial success, it couldn’t match the critical acclaim of the other nominees.

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1975 Grammy Award Winners

• Winners Announced: March 1, 1975
• Held at: Uris Theatre, New York, New York
• Host: Andy Williams
• Eligibility Year: October 16, 1973 – October 15, 1974

Trivia and Details

• The 1975 ceremony saw a change of venue, moving from Hollywood to the Uris Theatre in the Big Apple. It was the first time the event was held at this particular location.
• Fulfillingness’ First Finale by Stevie Wonder won Album of the Year, winning Stevie’s second consecutive Album of the Year.
• The hit song I Honestly Love You, performed by Olivia Newton-John, won both Record of the Year and Song of the Year, solidifying her star status.
• The Best New Artist award went to Marvin Hamlisch, who would have an illustrious career in film scoring, including multiple Oscar wins.
• Paul Simon’s Still Crazy After All These Years won Best Pop Vocal Performance, Male, and the song itself would win Song of the Year in the following ceremony.
• The ceremony host, Andy Williams, had been at the helm for multiple Grammy Awards by this point, becoming a familiar face for viewers.
• Composer Alan Bergman won for Song of the Year for The Way We Were, collaborating with his wife, Marilyn Bergman, and Marvin Hamlisch. This iconic song would become a mainstay in pop culture.

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1974 Grammy Award Winners

• Winners Announced: March 2, 1974
• Held at: Hollywood Palladium, Los Angeles, California
• Host: Andy Williams
• Eligibility Year: October 16, 1972 – October 15, 1973

Trivia and Details

• The album Innervisions by Stevie Wonder was one of the stars of the night, snagging Album of the Year, among other accolades.
• The evening’s host, Andy Williams, was no stranger to the Grammys. He had been nominated multiple times, although he never won a Grammy during his career.
• This year, it marked the second consecutive hosting gig for Andy Williams at the Grammys, making him one of the recurring faces of the ceremony during this period.
• The hit single Killing Me Softly with His Song, performed by Roberta Flack, won Song of the Year and Record of the Year, making it one of the most celebrated songs of the ceremony.
• Charlie Rich’s Behind Closed Doors won Best Country Vocal Performance, Male, and also won the Best Country Song award. Rich himself would go on to host the next year’s ceremony.
• Bette Midler, known for her multi-faceted talents, won the Best New Artist award.
• Millie Jackson, primarily an R&B singer, was nominated for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance but lost to Aretha Franklin. This was one of several Grammy nods Jackson received throughout her career, although she never won.
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1972 Grammy Award Winners

• Winners Announced: March 14, 1972
• Location: Felt Forum, New York City
• Host: Andy Williams
• Eligibility Year: October 16, 1970 – October 15, 1971

Quick Hits

• Carole King’s Sweep: Carole King won multiple awards for her album “Tapestry,” including Album of the Year and Song of the Year for “You’ve Got a Friend.”
• Funky Train Ride: Isaac Hayes took home the Best Original Score Written for a Motion Picture or a Television Special for “Shaft.”
• Up-and-Comers: The Carpenters won Best Pop Vocal Performance by a Duo, Group, or Chorus for their hit “Carpenters.”

Noteworthy Tidbits

• Jazz Milestone: Bill Evans’ “The Bill Evans Album” nabbed the Grammy for Best Jazz Instrumental Album, Soloist.
• Country Roots: Jerry Reed’s “When You’re Hot, You’re Hot” clinched the Best Country Vocal Performance, Male.
• Harmony in R&B: Aretha Franklin continued her reign as the Queen of Soul by winning Best R&B Vocal Performance, Female for “Bridge over Troubled Water.”
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1971 Grammy Award Winners

Winners Announced: March 16, 1971
Held at: Hollywood Palladium, Los Angeles, California
Host: Andy Williams
Eligibility Year: November 2, 1969 – October 15, 1970

Award Highlights and Musical Milestones

• Bridge Over Troubled Water Triumphs: The iconic duo Simon & Garfunkel walked away with six Grammys for their album Bridge Over Troubled Water, including Album of the Year.
• Country Breaks Through: Ray Stevens won Song of the Year for his heartwarming tune Everything Is Beautiful, showcasing the growing influence of country music in mainstream culture.
• A Cappella Magic: The Manhattan Transfer earned their first Grammy Award in the Best New Artist category, making waves with their unique a cappella stylings.

Trivia and Little-Known Facts

• Andy Williams, the Charming Host: Andy Williams, also known for his holiday specials, was the evening’s host, adding a touch of nostalgic elegance.
• Dynamic Duos: Simon & Garfunkel’s Album of the Year win was unusual for a duo, a trend that would become more frequent in the years to come.
• Eligibility Tweaks: Notice that the eligibility year cut-off changed, ending on October 15th instead of November. It would continue to shift in subsequent years.
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1970 Grammy Award Winners

Winners Announced: March 11, 1970
Televised: “Best On Record” May 7, 1970
Held at: Atlanta, Chicago, Los Angeles, Nashville & New York
Hosts: Bill Cosby (Los Angeles), Merv Griffin (New York), Regis Philbin (Chicago), Jack Palance (Nashville), Steve Alaimo (Atlanta)
Eligibility Year: November 2, 1968 – November 1, 1969

Musical Highlights and Achievements

• Blood, Sweat & Tears Triumph: The self-titled album not only won Album of the Year but also set the bar for future fusion jazz albums.
• Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In Shines: This 5th Dimension track took home Record of the Year and Best Contemporary Vocal Performance By A Duo, Group Or Chorus.
• Joe South’s Double Play: South won Song of the Year and Best Contemporary Song for his anti-war anthem Games People Play.

Trivia and Fascinating Tidbits

• Multiple Cities, Multiple Hosts: For the first time, the Grammys were hosted in five different cities, each with their own unique host.
• Johnny Cash’s Unique Win: Cash snagged Best Country Vocal Performance for A Boy Named Sue, a live recording from his San Quentin prison concert.
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1969 Grammy Award Winners

Winners Announced: March 12, 1969
Televised “Best On Record”: May 5, 1969
Held at: Chicago, Los Angeles, Nashville & New York
Opening/Closing: Rowan and Martin
Eligibility Year: November 2, 1967 – November 1, 1968

Musical Highlights and Achievements

• By the Time I Get to Phoenix Emerges Victorious: Glen Campbell’s hit album won the Album of the Year, highlighting the influence of country-pop during this period.
• Simon & Garfunkel’s Mrs. Robinson: The iconic song from The Graduate won Record of the Year.
• Jazz Legend Gets Recognized: Duke Ellington won Best Original Jazz Composition for “In the Beginning God,” marking a significant win for the jazz community.

Trivia and Noteworthy Moments

• Comedy Duo: Rowan and Martin, popular for their sketch comedy show Laugh-In, served as the Opening and Closing act, adding humor to the proceedings.
• A Night of Firsts: José Feliciano snagged Best New Artist, making history as the first artist to win that category with an album primarily sung in Spanish.
• Cross-Genre Appreciation: The Grammys were diverse this year, with winners spanning from jazz and country to rock and folk, reflecting the eclectic musical tastes of the late ’60s.
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1968 Grammy Award Winners

Winners Announced: February 29, 1968
Televised: “Best On Record” May 8, 1968
Held at: Chicago, Los Angeles, Nashville, and New York
Eligibility Year: November 2, 1966 – November 1, 1967

Musical Highlights and Achievements

• Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band Dominates: The Beatles’ groundbreaking album won four Grammys, including Album of the Year and Best Contemporary Album.
• Hello, Dolly!: Louis Armstrong received the Grammy for Best Male Vocal Performance for the song Hello, Dolly!, becoming the oldest Grammy winner at that time.
• Fifth Dimension’s Big Win: The Fifth Dimension won Record of the Year for their hit single Up, Up and Away, also taking home the Grammy for Best Performance by a Vocal Group.

Trivia

• Beatles Making History: The Beatles became the first rock act to win Album of the Year, a landmark moment in Grammy history.
• Bobbie Gentry’s Breakout: Bobbie Gentry, a relative newcomer, won Best New Artist, marking the start of her promising career.
• Leap Year Ceremony: Interestingly, the awards ceremony occurred on a leap day—February 29.
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1967 Grammy Award Winners

Winners Announced: March 2, 1967
Televised “Best On Record”: May 24, 1967
Held at: Chicago, Los Angeles, Nashville and New York
Eligibility Year: November 2, 1965 – November 1, 1966

Grammy Highlights and Achievements

• Michelle Takes the Spotlight: The Beatles snagged the Song of the Year award with their hit “Michelle,” further cementing their legendary status.
• Frank Sinatra’s Glory: Ol’ Blue Eyes won Album of the Year for Sinatra: A Man and His Music, making it one of his most significant Grammy achievements.
• Debut of Best Contemporary (R&R) Performance: The inaugural award in this category went to the New Vaudeville Band for their catchy tune “Winchester Cathedral.”
• Duke Ellington’s Special Recognition: The legendary jazz musician was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award, a deserving nod to his extensive contribution to music.

Trivia

• A Night of Multiple Genres: This year saw a wide range of musical genres, from rock to jazz, reflecting the evolving musical landscape.
• Youngest Winner: At just 14, Jeannie C. Riley became the youngest winner, taking home the Best Female Country Vocal Performance for “Harper Valley PTA.”
• There was no “Best New Artist” award – sorry, Neil Diamond, Monkees, Tommy James, Sergio Mendes, Mamas and the Papas, B.J. Thomas, Percy Sledge, and others!
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1966 Grammy Award Winners

Winners Announced: March 15, 1966
Televised “Best on Record”: May 16, 1966
Held at: Chicago, Los Angeles, Nashville, and New York
Eligibility Year: December 1, 1964 – November 1, 1965

Grammy Highlights and Achievements

• Roger Miller Dominates: The country artist was the night’s big winner, taking home six awards including Best Country & Western Album for The Return of Roger Miller.
• Frank Sinatra’s September of My Years: Sinatra won Album of the Year, while his classic “It Was a Very Good Year” won Best Male Vocal Performance.
• The Sound of Music Reigns: The film’s soundtrack, featuring Julie Andrews, won for Best Original Score Written for a Motion Picture.
• Herb Alpert’s A Taste of Honey: Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass swept several awards, signaling the mainstream acceptance of Latin-influenced sounds.

Trivia

• First Nashville Ceremony: This was the first year the Grammys were held in Nashville, expanding its geographical reach.
• Tom Jones Breakthrough: The Welsh singer won Best New Artist, riding the wave of his hit “What’s New Pussycat?”
• Record of the Year Surprise: Herb Alpert’s instrumental “A Taste of Honey” won Record of the Year, a rare win for a non-vocal track.
• Grammy’s Jazz Nod: The Ramsey Lewis Trio’s jazz version of “The In Crowd” won Best Jazz Performance by a Group.
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1966 Grammy Winners