Taylor Swift and Céline Dion calm fan frenzy, share backstage hug after winning album of the year at 2024 Grammys
The iconic musician made a rare public appearance to present the award for Album of the Year at the awards ceremony.
Updated : February 05, 2024 12:18 PM ISTThe iconic musician made a rare public appearance to present the award for Album of the Year at the awards ceremony.
Celion Dion and Taylor Swift at the Grammys (Source: Instagram)
After Céline Dion awarded Taylor Swift the Album of the Year for her 2022 album Midnights at the 2024 Grammys, Swift celebrated her victory with a backstage hug with the pop icon. A heartwarming backstage moment between the two stars was captured in a photograph, showcasing a sweet embrace at the awards ceremony.
In the delightful snapshot, Swift draped her arm around Dion, placing her hand on her shoulder, and the two leaned their heads against each other's. Their joyful connection was evident, as both wore wide smiles in the shared photograph.
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Behind the Scenes Harmony
While fan speculation circulated on social media, hinting that Swift might have overlooked Dion during her enthusiastic acceptance of the coveted Album of the Year award, the two seemed to be in great spirits backstage.
This marked a significant moment for both musicians. Taylor Swift created history by clinching the gramophone for Album of the Year, becoming the only artist to achieve this accolade four times.As she accepted the award, she spoke about her love for music and expressed gratitude for the unwavering support and dedication of her fans.
Dion's Triumphant Return
As for Dion, making an appearance at the Grammys to present marked her first public outing in months, considering her ongoing health issues. Her unexpected presence on stage to present the night's final award was met with surprise and delight from the A-list crowd, earning her a well-deserved standing ovation. The Canadian artist, diagnosed with the rare and incurable neurological disorder stiff person syndrome (SPS) in 2022, also urged the audience not to take for granted the joy that music brings.
Swift's standout evening at the 66th annual Grammy Awards extended to winning the Best Pop Vocal Album for Midnights. In her acceptance speech for this initial triumph of the night, she added to the excitement for her devoted Swifties by revealing that her 11th studio album is in the works.
She unveiled the title of the upcoming project, The Tortured Poets Department, and shared that the much-anticipated album will be available for streaming on April 19.
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