In such a defining year of music, only the best receive praise and recognition. This recognition could easily make or break an artist’s career and future in music.

Sam Smith took home multiple Grammys sunday night, along with performing his heart wrenching hit “Stay With Me” in collaboration with R&B diva, Mary J. Blige. With over 20 performers and several awards given out, this year’s award ceremony was hit!

And the award goes to…

Album of the Year: Morning Phase, Beck

Song of the Year: “Stay With Me (Darkchild Version)”, Sam Smith

Best New Artist: Sam Smith

Record of the Year: “Stay With Me (Darkchild Version)”, Sam Smith

Best Rap Album: The Marshall Mathers LP2, Eminem

Best Rap Performance: “i”, Kenrick Lamar

Best Rap Song: “i”, Kendrick Lamar

Best Rap/Sung Collaboration: “The Monster”, Eminem feat. Rihanna

Best Pop Vocal Album: In the Lonely Hour, Sam Smith

Best Pop Solo Performance: “Happy”, Pharrell Williams

Best Pop Duo/Group Performance: “Say Something”, A Great Big World feat. Christina Aguilera

Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album: Cheek to Cheek, Lady Gaga & Tony Bennet

Best Country Solo Performance: “Something in the Water”, Carrie Underwood

Best Country Duo/Group Performance: “Gentle on My Mind”, The Band Perry

Best Country Song: “I’m Not Gonna Miss You”, Glen Campbell

Best Country Album: Platinum, Miranda Lambert

Best Rock Album: Morning Phase, Beck

Best Rock Song: “Ain’t It Fun”, Paramore

Best Rock Performance: “Lazaretto”, Jack White

Best R&B Performance: “Drunk in Love”, Beyoncé feat. Jay-Z

Best R&B Song: “Drunk in Love”, Beyoncé feat. Jay-Z

Best Dance Recording: “Rather Be”, Clean Bandit feat. Jess Glynne

Best Dance/Electronic Album: Syro, Aphex Twin

Best Alternative Music Album: St. Vincent, St. Vincent

Best Latin Pop Album: Tangos, Ruben Blades

Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media: Frozen

Best Music Video: “Happy”, Pharrell Williams

Finally, the winner of Best Comedy Album once again goes to Weird Al Yankovic, Mandatory Fun.

Although this list is very long, true music lovers will criticize and/or appreciate the honors given during the 2015 Grammy Awards.