Billie Eilish makes history, sweeping all four major categories at 2020 Grammys

Less than four years ago, when Billie Eilish was preparing for her first-ever performance at the Hi-Hat on York in Highland Park for about 50 people, few could have predicted that the then-15-year-old would go on to sweep the four major categories at the Grammy Awards. On Sunday, the 18-year-old accomplished that feat, in the process becoming only the second artist ever to do so.

Her wins come at the expense of the celebratory work that propelled singer-rapper Lizzo to the top of the charts. Like Eilish, Lizzo earned nods in all four major categories, but the “Truth Hurts” singer-rapper was denied at every turn.

Eilish got the trophies for work from her Darkroom/Interscope debut album, “When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?” Produced and co-written by her 22-year-old brother, Finneas O’Connell, Eilish’s era-defining album tallied billions of streams, many for her No. 1 Billboard Hot 100 single, “Bad Guy,” which earlier in the evening won for song and record of the year.

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In 1981, Christopher Cross won Grammys for album, song, record and best new artist. Until tonight, he was the only artist ever to sweep the big four categories.