This topic covers notable events and articles related to 2021 in music

List of years in music (table)
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63rd Annual Grammy Awards (USA)
Record of the Year: "Everything I Wanted" by Billie EilishAlbum of the Year: Folklore by Taylor SwiftSong of the Year: "I Can't Breathe" by H.E.R.Best New Artist: Megan Thee Stallion
2021 Billboard Music Awards (USA)
Top Artist: The WeekndTop Male Artist: The Weeknd • Top Female Artist: Taylor SwiftTop New Artist: Pop SmokeTop Duo/Group: BTSTop Billboard 200 Album: Shoot for the Stars, Aim for the Moon by Pop Smoke • Top Hot 100 Song: "Blinding Lights" by The Weeknd
2021 Brit Awards (UK)
British Album of the Year: Future Nostalgia by Dua LipaBritish Single: "Watermelon Sugar" by Harry StylesBritish Breakthrough Act: Arlo ParksBritish Group: Little Mix
Juno Awards (Canada)
Artist of the Year: The WeekndGroup of the Year: ArkellsAlbum of the Year: After Hours by The WeekndSingle of the Year: "Blinding Lights" by The Weeknd
2021 MTV Video Music Awards (USA)
Video of the Year: "Montero (Call Me by Your Name)" by Lil Nas XBest New Artist: Olivia RodrigoArtist of the Year: Justin Bieber
2021 MTV Europe Music Awards (Europe)
Best Song: "Bad Habits" by Ed SheeranBest Video: "Montero (Call Me by Your Name)" by Lil Nas XBest Artist: Ed SheeranBest New: Saweetie
2021 American Music Awards (USA)
Artist of the Year: BTSNew Artist of the Year: Olivia RodrigoCollaboration of the Year: "Kiss Me More" by Doja Cat featuring SZA
Pulitzer Prize for Music (USA)
Stride by Tania León
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (USA)
Inductees: Foo FightersThe Go-Go'sJay-ZCarole KingTodd RundgrenTina Turner
Mercury Prize (UK)
Collapsed in Sunbeams by Arlo Parks
Polar Music Prize (Sweden)
Event cancelled as result of COVID-19 pandemic
Polaris Music Prize (Canada)
Parallel World by Cadence Weapon
2021 Gold Derby Awards (USA)[1]
Album of the Year: Folklore by Taylor SwiftRecord of the Year: "Cardigan" by Taylor Swift • Song of the Year "Cardigan" by Taylor Swift • Best New Artist: Blackpink
Eurovision Song Contest 2021 (Europe)
"Zitti e buoni" by Måneskin (Italy)
30th Seoul Music Awards (South Korea)
Grand Prize: BTSBest Album: Map of the Soul: 7 by BTSBest Song: "Dynamite" by BTSBest New Artist: Enhypen, Treasure, Aespa

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December

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Musical films

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References

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  1. ^ "Taylor Swift sweeps 2021 Gold Derby Music Awards winners list, but Blackpink, The Weeknd and Lady Gaga also prevail". Gold Derby. March 5, 2021. Archived from the original on April 22, 2021. Retrieved December 9, 2021.
  2. ^ Hussey, Allison (February 26, 2021). "Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak Announce New Album as Silk Sonic". Pitchfork. Retrieved February 26, 2021.
  3. ^ "Dogleg Take Hiatus As Singer Releases Statement About Possessive Behavior In Past Relationships". Stereogum. 15 November 2021. Retrieved 15 November 2021.