Billie Eilish Makes History with GRAMMY Sweep and Youngest Wins
January 26, 2025With these wins, Eilish became only the second artist to sweep the 'Big Four' categories, a feat previously achieved by Christopher Cross in 1981, and she was the first woman to do so.
Her album also marked the first debut to win Album of the Year since Norah Jones' 'Come Away With Me' in 2002.
Eilish's Album of the Year win at the age of 18 made her the youngest winner in GRAMMY history, surpassing Taylor Swift, who was 20 when she won for 'Fearless.'
Additionally, her Song of the Year win at 18 made her the youngest since Lorde, who was 17 when she won for 'Royals' in 2013.
Eilish also became the youngest Record of the Year winner, breaking the previous record held by Kimbra and Sam Smith, both of whom were 22 when they won.
On January 26, 2020, Billie Eilish made a significant impact at the 2020 GRAMMY Awards, following the release of her debut album 'When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go.'
That night, Eilish was nominated for six awards and impressively won five, with her only loss in the Best Pop Solo Performance category to Lizzo.
Her victories included Record of the Year and Song of the Year for her hit 'Bad Guy,' Album of the Year and Best Pop Vocal Album for her debut album, and Best New Artist.
As of January 2025, Eilish's records from 2020 still stand; she has won a total of nine GRAMMYs and is nominated for seven awards at the upcoming 2025 GRAMMYs on February 2.
In the Best New Artist category, she became the youngest winner since LeAnn Rimes, who won at age 14 in 1996.
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American Songwriter • Jan 26, 2025
On This Day: Billie Eilish Makes GRAMMYs History and Solidifies Her Superstardom