BREAKING: Despite garnering six nominations, including Album of the Year, Taylor Swift exits the 2025 Grammys empty-handed, losing to Kendrick Lamar, Sabrina Carpenter, Beyoncé, and others, leaving fans and critics alike in disbelief.

Taylor Swift Leaves the 2025 Grammy Awards Without a Win Despite Six Nominations

Los Angeles, February 2, 2025 – In what was anticipated to be another triumphant night for Taylor Swift, the 2025 Grammy Awards turned out to be a surprising disappointment for the pop icon. Despite entering the evening with six nominations, including the prestigious Album of the Year for her latest work, “The Tortured Poets Department,” Swift left Crypto.com Arena without a single win to add to her already impressive collection of awards.

The evening began with high expectations as Taylor Swift, at 35, was one of the night’s most nominated artists, securing nods in categories like Record of the Year, Song of the Year, Best Pop Vocal Album, Best Music Video, and Best Pop Duo/Group Performance alongside Gracie Abrams for their song “us.” However, as each category was announced, the expected accolades did not materialize for Swift.

Swift’s “Fortnight,” featuring Post Malone, lost out in the Best Music Video category to Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us,” and both Record of the Year and Song of the Year went to Lamar as well. The Album of the Year was awarded to Beyoncé’s “Cowboy Carter,” marking Beyoncé’s first win in this category after several nominations, a moment that was celebrated by Swift herself as she was seen toasting with Beyoncé’s husband, Jay-Z, in the audience.

Despite the lack of wins, Swift’s presence at the Grammys was felt through her gracious support for her fellow artists. She was seen dancing and celebrating the achievements of others, including her friend Sabrina Carpenter, who took home Best Pop Vocal Album for “Short n’ Sweet,” and she presented an award to Beyoncé for Best Country Album, showcasing her sportsmanship and camaraderie in the face of personal disappointment.

The night’s outcome was a shock to many, given Swift’s history of Grammy success, including four previous Album of the Year wins for “Fearless,” “1989,” “Folklore,” and “Midnights.” Swift’s nominations this year had placed her in a historic position, making her the woman with the most nominations in the Album of the Year category. Nonetheless, the 2025 Grammys might be remembered as a night where the unexpected reigned supreme.

Reactions on social media platforms like X were mixed, with some users hailing the night as a testament to the competitive nature of the music industry, while others expressed their dismay over Swift’s lack of wins, labeling it as a significant snub. “Taylor Swift remained the only female artist who didn’t win a single GRAMMY tonight despite being nominated in 3/4 big categories in 2025,” one post read, highlighting the unusual outcome for the night’s proceedings.

Swift’s reaction to the night’s events was one of grace and gratitude, as she has often displayed in public. She didn’t let the losses overshadow her celebration of other artists’ successes, and her fanbase, known as Swifties, continued to show immense support, emphasizing her influence and popularity beyond the confines of award shows.

The 2025 Grammys might not have added to Taylor Swift’s trophy case, but they certainly added another chapter to her storied career, showcasing her resilience and the unpredictable nature of the music awards landscape. As Swift continues her journey, her legacy in the music industry remains unshaken, with or without the 2025 Grammys’ recognition.