The 2024 Grammy Awards marked a significant rebound in viewership and generated considerable buzz, particularly around artist SZA, who won three awards and was a focal point of the event. The Grammys averaged 17.092 million viewers, a notable increase from previous years, and SZA's graceful response to not winning Album of the Year garnered attention. She expressed gratitude for her wins and the experience, despite not speaking to Beyoncé at the event, whom she admires. SZA also previewed her new song 'Saturn' during a Mastercard performance at the Grammys and was recognized as a 4X GRAMMY WINNER. Additionally, Beyoncé sent SZA congratulatory flowers and a note, which SZA showcased. The event's success and the spotlight on winners like SZA suggest a positive trend for the music industry's post-pandemic recovery. Meanwhile, 'Pink Friday 2' by Nicki Minaj rose to #9 on the US Apple Music Albums chart, reflecting the influence of Grammy recognition on streaming platforms.
🇺🇸 Apple Music Albums US: #9. “Pink Friday 2” by Nicki Minaj 🅴 — (+1) Are you streaming overnight? https://t.co/axXtGXTnMa
#SZA says she's already moved on from losing Album of the Year at the 66th Grammy Awards. Read more 👉 https://t.co/QNTOnAjoyL https://t.co/BSeu9bcrPS
SZA shows off the flowers and note Beyoncé sent her after winning three #GRAMMYs: “May God continue to protect and bless you queen ✨🧡🍯” https://t.co/skBDFsGmDn
I was proud to celebrate the Black women who won big at the #GRAMMYs. Artists like SZA & Victoria Monet are inspirations to Black women everywhere. After years of snubs, Black women are finally starting to win the top awards—let's keep raising our voices ‘til we get Best Album! https://t.co/5CXGbxwO3P
Laufey, Jason Isbell, Samara Joy: The Amplifier recommends adding these Grammy winners to your playlists. https://t.co/3XEF0maddt
Our last word on the 2024 Grammys: Hear the Popcast. https://t.co/oxKQNtCYrX
We are up +3 on Apple Music, Streaming and Buying Party for “Pink Friday 2” today at 6PM EST. Full list of Global times for the party coming soon. https://t.co/6XhEviI7jE
SZA said she 'didn't want to bother' Beyoncé. https://t.co/YbfQ3QTatB
SZA Was Too 'Scared' and Starstruck to Talk to Beyoncé at the 2024 Grammys: 'I Can't Speak Unless She Wants to Speak' https://t.co/YbfQ3QTatB Click the image for details:
SZA Shrugs Off Grammys Album of the Year Loss | Click to read more 👇 https://t.co/wsW77TkfHp
Beyoncé sent SZA flowers and a note congratulating her on her Grammys 🏆 https://t.co/Uk97Bvm3uB
🇺🇸 Apple Music Albums US: #10. “Pink Friday 2” by Nicki Minaj 🅴 — (+3) —- The Grammy winners and albums that rose are starting to fall. Stream to rise more into the Top 5. https://t.co/axXtGXTnMa
Beyoncé sent SZA flowers and a note congratulating her on her #GRAMMYs wins. https://t.co/Fk78DvGedT
Beyoncé sent SZA congratulatory flowers along with a sweet note following her #GRAMMYs wins. ♥️ https://t.co/G5FP3j4c2A
The Grammy Awards recorded a surge in growth in 2024 as the post-pandemic recovery continues, a record high since 2020. https://t.co/sBEF2J8dQu #musicindustry #musicbusiness #musicnews #musicindustrynews #GRAMMYS
"I can hardly believe I’m saying this, but this year’s Grammys were … really good?," @lindsayzoladz writes in The Amplifier. And here are 7 winners worth adding to your playlists. https://t.co/3XEF0maddt
2024 GRAMMYS POPCAST! w/ @JonPareles @mehpatrol & @lindsayzoladz on the highs and (surprisingly few?) lows talking Taylor, SZA, Jay-Z, Miley and TRACY EFFING CHAPMAN https://t.co/yt4heWgns4
4X GRAMMY WINNER 🏆 @sza https://t.co/ZQYpTpj1Zp
Grammy Winners and nominees are rising on all platforms right now. Keep streaming to rise after. https://t.co/axXtGXTnMa
SZA reveals to E! News why she didn’t talk to Beyoncé at the #GRAMMYs: “I can't speak unless she wants to speak, in my brain, because I don't want to bother her. She looked so peaceful and beautiful. I just admire her.” https://t.co/43jxWsc3cl
SZA previewed her new song ‘Saturn’ with a Mastercard performance at the #GRAMMYs where she also took home 3 awards. https://t.co/xDhuBSDP95
SZA Responds to Grammys ‘Album of the Year’ Snub: ‘I Could Have Left With Nothing and I Didn’t' https://t.co/8qRqLnLjub
I love that @sza is real enough to embody gratitude and grace in her reaction to losing one category (album of the year) at the Grammys: "Had I not won a lick, won a single thing, I would've been so grateful to just have survived the night, so to have one of my closest friends… https://t.co/J1ppofyqoh
Listen to 7 Grammy winners beyond the biggest categories who are well worth adding to your playlists. https://t.co/7bqFct6UAf
#GRAMMYs averaged 17.092M viewers. (4.05 in the 18-49 demo). Recent: 2023: 12.545M (2.88) 2022: 9.587M (2.24) 2021: 9.227M (2.28) 2020: 18.69M (5.4) 2019: 19.88M (5.6) 2018: 19.803M (5.9) 2017: 26.071M (7.8) 2016: 24.951M (7.7) 2015: 25.3M (8.5) 2014: 28.51M (9.9) #TheGrammys
The 2024 #Grammys Was an All-Time Great Awards Show (With One Big Exception) https://t.co/RtfHuTCrA1
SZA looks stunning posing with her 3 #GRAMMYs. https://t.co/1MWqatEc8w