Grammy Award for album of the year: Quick Facts

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Notable Honorees	Taylor Swift • Jon Batiste • Billie Eilish

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Taylor Swift after winning the Grammy Award for album of the year

Taylor Swift, wearing a white gown, holds a Grammy trophy and speaks at a microphone while accepting the Album of the Year award for Midnights at the 66th Grammy Awards.

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