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Billie Eilish Wins Best Song Written For Visual Media Grammy With “No Time To Die”

By Lex Hervoix | March 14, 2021

Billie Eilish and brother Finneas took home the Grammy Award for Best Song Written For Visual Media with “No Time To Die” at the 2021 Grammys. This became the first win in the category for

BILLIE EILISH AND FINNEAS WIN BEST SONG WRITTEN FOR VISUAL MEDIA

“No Time to Die” was written and recorded by Billie Eilish and brother Finneas O’Connell in a bedroom studio. It is the theme song for the upcoming James Bond film of the same name, and was released through Darkroom and Interscope Records on February 13, 2020. At age 18, Eilish is the youngest artist to have written and recorded a James Bond theme song.

“I have no words. I can”t believe this is real,” Eilish shared excitedly, before thanking her crew and family. Her speech left little time for her brother to do a speech. “I have three seconds,” Finneas laughed. “Thanks for letting me write a song with you. I feel really lucky to be your brother.”

The Other Nominees

BEAUTIFUL GHOSTS [FROM CATS]
Andrew Lloyd Webber & Taylor Swift, songwriters (Taylor Swift)
CARRIED ME WITH YOU [FROM ONWARD]
Brandi Carlile, Phil Hanseroth & Tim Hanseroth, songwriters (Brandi Carlile)
INTO THE UNKNOWN [FROM FROZEN 2]
Kristen Anderson-Lopez & Robert Lopez, songwriters (Idina Menzel & AURORA)
STAND UP [FROM HARRIET]
Joshuah Brian Campbell & Cynthia Erivo, songwriters (Cynthia Erivo)

All About The Grammys

Furthermore, the 2021 Grammy Awards aired live on CBS and Paramount+ on March 14, two months after the original show’s air date. The Recording Academy chose to delay the ceremony due to the pandemic. The show itself took place at the Staples Center and surrounding buildings in Los Angeles, California. In addition to the Los Angeles sets, some performances took place virtually.

Finally, fans will have access to exclusive content with GRAMMY Live. Additionally, the backstage and behind the scenes content is available internationally on GRAMMY.com and via Facebook Live. GRAMMY Live will broadcast all day.