Beyoncé makes history with 28th Grammy and more highlights in awards programs

Beyoncé became the most decorated woman in Grammy history in the 63rd Annual Grammy Award ceremony on Sunday night.

Beyoncé, who had nine nominations, the highest number of any artist in 2021, made history with her 28th victory. “Black Parade” received the honors for Best R&B Performance, placing it beyond the line defined by bluegrass artist Alison Krauss. She also won the Best Rap Performance award with Megan Thee Stallion, who also took home the Best New Artist award.

John Prine and Chick Corea were awarded posthumous Grammys in the pre-ceremony. Both were honored in the In Memoriam segment of the ceremony, which paid tribute to the performers and backstage talent who died last year.

Trevor Noah of The Daily Show hosted the ceremony at the Los Angeles Convention Center and, like other awards held during the pandemic, there was no audience for the Grammys this year.

The stars performed as part of a nearly four-hour show, including an initial performance of “Colors” by Black Pumas, which were nominated for Best Performance American Roots, Album of the Year and Song of the Year.