7 most unexpected wins in Grammy history that left everyone stunned
As we gear up for the 2025 Grammys, let's revisit some of the most unexpected and surprising wins that left fans and critics stunned.
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Beck (2015) - Beck took home the Album of the Year award for "Morning Phase" in 2015, beating high profile albums by Beyonce, Ed Sheeran, and Sam Smith.
Christina Aguilera (1999) - Aguilera won Best New Artist with just one single, "Genie in a Bottle", beating out Britney Spears and Macy Gray.
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Macklemore and Ryan Lewis (2014) - The Hiphop duo won Best Rap Album for "The Heist", beating Kendrick Lamar.
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Adele (2017) - Facing off against Beyonce's "Lemonade", Adele won Album of the Year for "25" in 2017.
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Hilary Clinton (2005) - While popularly known as a politician, Clinton also won the Grammy award for Best Spoken Word Album in 2005.
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Ed Sheeran (2018) - Ed Sheeran won Best Pop Solo Performance for "Shape of You", against four women artists, Kesha, Lady Gaga, P!nk, and Kelly Clarkson.
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Kings of Leon (2010) - Despite the influx of escapist pop music, the rock band took home Record of the Year for "Use Somebody", winning against Beyonce, Lady Gaga, and Taylor Swift.