Beyoncé emerges as Grammys queen; Styles wins album honor

Agencies | Los Angeles                                         

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Beyoncé sits alone atop the Grammy throne as the ceremony’s most decorated artist in history, but at the end of Sunday’s show, it was Harry Styles who walked away with the album of the year honour.

The Grammys spread its top awards among other artists, leaving Beyoncé off stage at the end of the night, AP reported.

But the superstar was a constant presence throughout the night, even when she wasn’t in the room, especially once she won her 32nd award and surpassed late composer Georg Solti in all-time wins.

"I’m trying not to be too emotional," the superstar said after her historic win as her husband Jay-Z stood and applauded her.

The singer thanked her late uncle, her parents, Jay-Z and her children for supporting her. "I’m just trying to receive this night. I want to thank God for protecting me. Thank you, God."

The Grammys stage at the end of the night has eluded Beyoncé since 2010, when she won song of the year for "Single Ladies."

She added four trophies to her collection for her album "Renaissance."

Styles was emotional accepting his album of the year award, saying he was inspired by everyone in the category. "A lot of different times of my life, I’ve listened to everyone in these categories. It’s so important to remember that there is no such thing as best."

The British singer-actor took home three awards Sunday. "It feels like validation that you’re on the right path," said the singer backstage. "When we get in the studio and begin the record, we just make the music we want to make. It feels really nice to feel like ‘Oh, that’s the right thing to do.’"

Beyoncé won for best R&B song for "Cuff It," dance-electric music recording for "Break My Soul," traditional R&B performance for "Plastic Off the Sofa" and dance-electric album for "Renaissance," which was nominated for album of the year.

Lizzo won record of the year for "About Damn Time," delivering a rousing speech that brought many in the audience, including Beyoncé, Taylor Swift and Adele, to their feet.

"Me and Adele were having a good time, rooting for our friends. This is an amazing night. This is so unexpected," Lizzo said, dedicating her award to Prince.

"I wanted to make the world a better place, so I had to be that change to make the world a better place. Now, I look around and see these songs are about loving your body and feeling comfortable in your skin and feeling good."