Chappell Roan’s Grammy Triumph: Tears, Beyoncé, and a Viral Speech
The 2025 Grammys just crowned its newest superstar: Chappell Roan. The 24-year-old indie-pop sensation clinched Best New Artist in a tearful upset, beating heavyweights like Sabrina Carpenter and Tate McRae. But the real showstopper? Roan’s chaotic, glitter-drenched acceptance speech where she shouted out Beyoncé—twice—and declared, “This is for every queer kid in a small town!”
Fans lost it when Roan, wearing a custom sequined jumpsuit by rising designer Marco Lupori, name-dropped Queen Bey while clutching her Grammy. “Beyoncé paved the way for artists like me to be unapologetically ourselves,” she said, sparking a social media frenzy. The moment trended globally as fans speculated whether Beyoncé, who holds a record 35 Grammys (but still hasn’t won Album of the Year), was watching.
Grammys 2025 Highlights: Beyoncé’s Snub, Linda Martell’s Country Win, and Sabrina’s Shade
While Chappell Roan stole the Best New Artist spotlight, the night buzzed with drama. Beyoncé’s Renaissance: Act II lost Album of the Year (AOTY) to jazz phenom Samara Joy, reigniting debates about the Grammys’ elusive top prize. Meanwhile, 82-year-old country pioneer Linda Martell finally won her first Grammy for Best Country Album—a emotional triumph after decades of industry exclusion.
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Other key moments:
- Sabrina Carpenter left empty-handed despite Best Pop Vocal Album predictions. Cameras caught her side-eyeing Roan’s win—a clip already dubbed “Sabrina’s Sour Lemon Face” on TikTok.
- Taylor Swift skipped the show but won Song of the Year for The Manuscript.
- Jay-Z, rocking a cowboy hat, presented AOTY but avoided repeating his 2024 speech criticizing the academy.
How to Watch the Grammys 2025 (and Relive Chappell’s Viral Performance)
Missed the chaos? Stream the full show on Paramount+ or catch highlights on YouTube. Roan’s fiery performance of Red Wine Supernova—complete with a rotating bed and backup dancers dressed as aliens—is already at 10M views. Pro tip: Watch for her surprise duet with Orville Peck during the country medley.
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Beyoncé’s Grammy Legacy: 35 Wins, 0 AOTY Trophies
Beyoncé made history (again) as the most-awarded artist in Grammy history (35 wins), but the AOTY curse continues. Fans flooded X with #JusticeForBeyoncé memes, while insiders hint her upcoming Act III could finally break the streak.
2025 Grammy Winners Snapshot
- Album of the Year: Samara Joy – Linger Awhile
- Best New Artist: Chappell Roan
- Best Country Album: Linda Martell – Blackbird Singing
- Best Pop Vocal Album: Dua Lipa – Radical Optimism
Chappell Roan’s Meteoric Rise: From Dive Bars to Grammy Glory
Just two years ago, Chappell Roan was playing to 20-person crowds in Missouri dive bars. Her breakout album, Midwest Princess, went viral for its raw lyrics about queer love and small-town angst. Now, she’s collaborating with Phoebe Bridgers and headlining Coachella 2026. “This doesn’t feel real,” Roan told backstage. “I’m just a girl who wrote sad bops in her mom’s basement.”
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