After many years in the music industry — and many Grammys won — Beyoncé has finally won Album of the Year, for Cowboy Carter.

"It's been many, many years," Beyoncé said in her acceptance speech. She thanked the firefighters who presented her with the award "for keeping us safe," as well as her songwriters and collaborators on the album.

She dedicated the award to Linda Martell, a Black country music artist who was featured on the album.

"I hope we just keep pushing forward and opening doors," Beyoncé said.

She left the stage after giving her daughter Blue Ivy Carter a hug.

"We finally saw it happen," host Trevor Noah said before closing out the show. "Beyoncé has won Album of the Year ... she had 99 nominations."

When members of the Los Angeles County Fire Department took the stage, they were met with a standing ovation from the Grammys crowd.

Fire chief Anthony C. Marrone began by expressing his gratitude, calling the firefighters the "heroes" and "sheroes" of the LAFD.

"This is a tremendous honor and privilege to be in the company of such talented music industry professionals," he said.

He continued, "As fire chief, I would like to take this opportunity to recognize and thank [the] first responders who came from near and far to battle this wildfire siege. In the midst of unprecedented fire conditions, their selfless acts of courage and commitment were nothing short of inspiring."

Then, fire captain and public information officer Sheila Kelliher Berkoh presented the final award of the night — Album of the Year — to Beyoncé, marking a historic moment as the singer took home the Grammy for the first time in her career.

• Beyoncé, Cowboy Carter

• Sabrina Carpenter, Short n’ Sweet

• Charli XCX, Brat

• Billie Eilish, Hit Me Hard and Soft

• Chappell Roan, The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess

• Taylor Swift, The Tortured Poets Department

• André 3000, New Blue Sun

• Jacob Collier, Djesse Vol. 4

Charli XCX ruled the summer with her album Brat. Now, she's bringing down the Grammys with a performance of some of her biggest hits from the album.

She began singing her Grammy-winning song "Von Dutch" while getting out of a car, then walked into what appeared to be a parking deck. There, she stood on a cement stage, where she was joined by a succession of collaborators from her "360" music video, including Gabbriette and Alex Consani.

She then took the party inside to perform "Guess," meeting up with other collaborators like the Dare and Julia Fox. Underwear fell like confetti onto the stage. Billie Eilish, who is featured on the remix of the song, cheered her on from the audience.

Maybe "Brat" winter is upon us?

As the awards ceremony neared its end, Alicia Keys was honored with the Dr. Dre Global Impact Award. Taking the stage to a roar of applause, the 16-time Grammy winner spoke on her experiences as an artist and creative coming up in the industry.

"I always had to fight for a certain level of respect as a songwriter, composer and especially a producer," she said. "It's strange that we don't think of women as producers ... but female producers have always powered the industry."

Keys co-founded the nonprofit organization She Is the Music to "open the doors for other women who didn't get the opportunities or credit they deserve."

"So this is for all the ladies that know the magic that they bring to the room," she said.

Keys also took the opportunity to speak on the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives within the music industry and beyond.

"This is not the time to shut down the diversity of voices," said Keys. "We've seen, on this stage, talented, hard-working people from different backgrounds with different points of view, and it changes the game. DEI is not a threat, it's a gift. The more voices, the more powerful the sound. When destructive forces try to burn us down, we rise from the ashes like a phoenix. And as you see tonight, music is the unstoppable language that connects us all. It's so beautiful."

Another standing ovation for Kendrick Lamar! Taylor Swift was dancing again as “Not Like Us” came on when Lamar came out from backstage. Beyoncé looks genuinely happy. It’s a full-on celebratory mood.

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• Shaboozey, “A Bar Song (Tipsy)”

• Billie Eilish, “Birds of a Feather”

• Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars, “Die With a Smile”

• Taylor Swift featuring Post Malone, “Fortnight”

• Chappell Roan, “Good Luck, Babe!”

• Kendrick Lamar, “Not Like Us”

• Sabrina Carpenter, “Please Please Please”

• Beyoncé, “Texas Hold 'Em”

"You ask people and you hope people will contribute," Trevor Noah said. "Just from the people watching at home, we've already raised $7 million."

As the crowd was singing along to his iconic "trying to strike a chord and it's probably A minor" line, Kendrick Lamar took the stage to accept the award for Record of the Year for "Not Like Us."

In his acceptance speech, Lamar dedicated the win to Compton, Watts and the San Bernardino Valley — all located in or near Los Angeles.

"This is a true testament that we can continue to restore the city," he said, referencing the recent fires that devastated Southern California.

Lamar also shouted out the song's producer, Mustard, who said he had nothing to say but "Westside!" — another reference to Los Angeles, where he's from.

"Not Like Us" was one of the songs of summer. It hit No. 1 amid Lamar's feud with Drake. The song also won awards for Best Rap Song, Best Rap Performance and Best Music Video.

Lamar's big moment will continue next weekend. He's performing at the Super Bowl halftime show.

Beyoncé got on her feet before anyone else when Shakira took the stage. I think this is the first time anyone has beaten Taylor Swift to celebrate a performer.

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• The Beatles, “Now and Then”

• Beyoncé, “Texas Hold ’Em”

• Sabrina Carpenter, “Espresso”

• Charli XCX, “360”

• Billie Eilish, “Birds of a Feather”

• Kendrick Lamar, “Not Like Us”

• Chappell Roan, “Good Luck, Babe!”

• Taylor Swift featuring Post Malone, “Fortnight”

Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars won the Grammy for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance for their collaboration "Die With a Smile."

While accepting the award, Mars shouted out his duet partner.

"Gaga, I'm so honored to be a part of the song. ... I'm so honored to have a small part in your giant musical legacy," he said. "And I really, truly believe that God gave us a song to sing together."

Gaga then took over, praising him right back.

"Bruno, you are an incredible human being. You're a musician for the ages. I don't know music without Bruno."

She also made a statement in support of the LGBTQ community.

"I just want to say tonight that trans people are not invisible. Trans people deserve love. The queer community deserves to be lifted up," she said.

Earlier in the evening, Gaga debuted a new song, "Abracadabra," along with its music video.

Stevie Wonder delivered a moving tribute to Quincy Jones with a heartfelt rendition of "We Are the World," the 1985 hit produced by Jones and Michael Omartian and written by Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie.

The performance was part of a tribute to Jones, the groundbreaking record producer who died in November at the age of 91.

As Wonder performed, a video montage played in the background showcasing clips from the original 1985 "We Are the World" music video that featured artists like Tina Turner, Billy Joel, Kenny Rogers, Paul Simon, Cyndi Lauper and more.

Students from Pasadena Waldorf School and Palisades Charter High School, two schools impacted by the Los Angeles wildfires, joined Wonder as backup singers — dressed in matching shirts that featured "L.A." over a red heart.

Rounding out the emotional tribute to the legendary music producer Quincy Jones was Janelle Monáe. The 10-time Grammy nominee put on an electrifying performance of Michael Jackson's Jones-produced track, "Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough." Dressed in a suit like Jackson's, Monáe moonwalked across the stage while performing the King of Pop's 1979 smash hit.

Midway through the performance, she pulled open her suit jacket to reveal a ribbed top that read, "I Heart QJ."

"I love you so much, Quincy Jones," Monáe declared at the end of her performance.

• Beyoncé and Post Malone, “Levi’s Jeans”

• Gracie Abrams featuring Taylor Swift, “Us”

• Charli XCX featuring Billie Eilish, “Guess”

• Ariana Grande with Brandy and Monica, “The Boy Is Mine”

• Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars, “Die With a Smile”

Will Smith got emotional recounting the advice that Quincy Jones, who was an executive producer on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, gave him on set.

Smith, who was 22 at the time, said Jones visited the show when he was shooting and was dismayed by the food at the craft services table. He called the actor over to give him a piece of his mind, telling him to "pay for it out of your own pocket."

"He said something to me that became the absolute center of how I wanted to have my career, how I wanted to live my life. He looked me right in my face and he said, 'It is your job to take care of these people.' And I've done everything I can through my career to try to live up to Quincy's demand."

He continued, "Quincy Jones always took care of people, and that's how he fed the world."

Cynthia Erivo got huge applause for kicking off the Quincy Jones tribute.

Beyoncé, who made her way back into the audience just in time after her Best County Album win, was one of the first on her feet to cheer the Wicked star. Taylor Swift was right behind her, as she raised a glass to her former seatmate in support.

Lainey Wilson kept the good times rolling, literally. Sabrina Carpenter and Chappell Roan were clapping and dancing along.

It was Stevie Wonder who captivated everyone, including Beyoncé and Jay-Z, who swayed back and forth during the emotional moment. He had everyone cheering, and rightfully so.

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Will Smith introduced the tribute performance for Quincy Jones, who died in November 2024.

"This past year, we lost one of the most groundbreaking and influential figures of our times, Quincy Jones, known to friends around the world simply as Q. A brilliant, 28-time Grammy Award-winning producer, arranger, film and television composer, conductor, trumpet player, recording artist and humanitarian," Smith said. "In his 91 years, Q touched countless lives. But I have to say, he changed mine forever."

He added, "You probably wouldn't even know who Will Smith was if it wasn't for Quincy Jones."

There has been plenty of online buzz about how electric the performances have been during this year's Grammy Awards, from Sabrina Carpenter to Chappell Roan to Doechii. Women are dominating the actual awards portion of the night, too.

Though there have been plenty of strong performances from men like Bruno Mars, The Weeknd and Benson Boone, a man hasn't accepted a single televised award tonight. All the trophies have gone to women.

We've still got a few hours to go, but many of tonight's winners are up for big awards later in the night, so these major winners could be a reflection of what's to come.

Leave it to Lady Gaga to give her fans what they want.

The singer premiered the music video for her latest single, "Abracadabra," during a commercial break. The track is on her upcoming album, Mayhem, out March 7.

Her previous singles include "Die With a Smile," the Grammy-nominated duet with Bruno Mars that spent eight weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Global 200, and “Disease,” which was released alongside its music video.