Chappell. Doechii. Gaga. Miley just a few of the queer women who claimed musics biggest honors last night.The 2025 Grammy Awards was filled with impactful speeches, long-awaited recognition and more than a few surprises. But it was queer women who stole the show, with passionate acceptance speeches, both on stage and on the red carpet, and unforgettable performances.Big wins and big statementsChappell Roan took home the coveted Best New Artist award and used her speech to advocate for artists. Chappell, who was dropped by her original label in 2020 after being signed as a minor, shared her plea that labels do better by their working artists. Left without much job experience or insurance, Roan admitted she struggled and wants to spare other artists the same pain.It was so devastating to feel so committed to my art and feel so betrayed by the system and so dehumanized to not have healthcare, said Roan. And if my label would have prioritized artists health I would have been provided care by a company I was giving everything to. So record labels need to treat their artists as valuable employees with a livable wage and health insurance protection. Labels, we got you, but do you got us?Roan also spoke out about the recent political assault on transgender rights, from the red carpet. View this post on Instagram A post shared by GLAAD (@glaad)Artist Doechii won Best Rap Album for Alligator Bites Never Heal and shared her personal journey with sobriety as she accepted the award. She went on to share an inspiring message with her Black female fans.I know that there is some Black girl out there, so many Black women out there, that are watching me right now, and I want to tell you, you can do it, said Doechii. Anything is possible. Dont allow anybody to project any stereotypes on you, to tell you that you cant be here, that youre too dark, or that youre not smart enough, or that youre too dramatic, or youre too loud. You are exactly who you need to be to be right where you are, and I am a testimony right now!Annie Clark, also known as St. Vincent, won awards for Best Rock Song, Best Alternative Music Album and Best Alternative Music Performance. In her acceptance speech for Best Rock Song, Clark surprised many in the audience when she revealed that she was now married and a parent, when she thanked her wife and daughter.Miley Cyrus walked away with a Grammy for Best Country Duo/Group for her part on Beyoncs II Most Wanted making it the third Grammy for the singer.Also winning in a duo or group category were Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars for their song, Die with a Smile. Upon accepting the award for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance, Lady Gaga used her time to advocate for transgender rights.Trans people are not invisible, said Lady Gaga. Trans people deserve love. The queer community deserves to be lifted up.Outspoken LGBTQ+ allies Charlie XCX and Kasey Musgraves also took home Grammys this year. Ally and icon Beyonc won Best Country Album and her long-awaited first Album of the Year Grammy for Cowboy Carter.Performances by queer artistsNominee Billie Eilish performed her hit song Birds of a Feather alongside her brother and co-writer and producer, Finneas.Cynthia Erivo and Janelle Mone joined Herbie Hancock, Lainey Wilson and Stevie Wonder in a tribute to later producer Quincy Jones. Erivo sang Fly Me to the Moon, made famous by Frank Sinatra and Jones, while Mone gave their own take on Michael Jacksons Dont Stop Til You Get Enough.Lady Gaga premiered her new single, Abracadabra and dueted with Bruno Mars for Die with a Smile.Doechii joined Best New Artist nominees Teddy Swims, Benson Boone, Shaboozey and Raye in a medley of songs, performing show stopping numbers Catfish and Denial is a River.Chappell Roan appeared on a giant pink pony surrounded by dancers dressed as rodeo clowns for her queer love and acceptance anthem, Pink Pony Club.For a full list of winners, check out grammy.com.The post Queer women win big at the 2025 Grammy Awards appeared first on News Is Out.