Oliva Rodrigo celebrated a ‘dream night’ with three wins but it was Silk Sonic and Jon Batiste who dominated by earning the top prizes of the night at the Grammy Awards.
The 19-year-old songstress was one of the biggest winners of the night as she took home three awards including Best New Artist and Best Pop Vocal Album but was not able to win both Album and Record Of The Year which went to those talented aforementioned acts at the event held at the MGM Grand Garden And Arena in Las Vegas.
Jon Batiste, 35, was the biggest winner of the night as he earned five awards including top prize Album Of The Year for We Are beating out stiff competition including Olivia, Justin Bieber, Doja Cat, Taylor Swift, and Lil Nas X.
Not too far behind were R&B superduo Silk Sonic – comprised of Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak – who earned four including the coveted Record Of The Year.
The future and present: Olivia Rodrigo was one of the biggest winners of the night as she took home three awards including Best New Artist and Best Pop Vocal Album
Talented: Jon Batiste, 35, (left) was the biggest winner of the night as he earned five awards including top prize Album Of The Year for We Are while not too far behind were R&B superduo Silk Sonic who earned four including Record Of The Year
Earlier in the night, Olivia was emotional as she first hit the stage to accept the Best New Artist honor from presenters and former winners of the same prize Megan Thee Stallion and Dua Lipa.
She faced heavy competition including: Arooj Aftab, Jimmie Allen, Baby Keem, FINNEAS, Glass Animals, Japanese Breakfast, The Kid LAROI, Arlo Parks, and Saweetie.
Olivia wiped tears from her eyes as she began her acceptance speech saying: ‘Oh my God! Whoa, god, thank you so much to the recording academy, this is my biggest dream come true. Thank you so much.’
She went on to thank her team at Interscope before thanking those closest to her as she concluded her speech: ‘Thank my amazing parents and my best friends Iris, Maddie and Conan, I love you guys and thanks to Dan who made all of my music to me, Dan, you are the best friend corks lab rater, person I could ever ask for. So this is all because of you. Thank you.’
With the win Olivia joins an impressive list of previous winners including presenters Dua and Megan in addition to Billie Eilish, Adele, Amy Winehouse, Carrie Underwood, John Legend, Alicia Keys, Christina Aguilera, Lauryn Hill, LeAnn Rimes, Mariah Carey, Carly Simon, and Cyndi Lauper.
The young star first gained prominence as a child actor in Disney Channel shows Bizaardvark and High School Musical: The Musical: The Series.
What a moment: Earlier in the night, Olivia was emotional as she first hit the stage to accept the Best New Artist honor (left) before coming back to accept Best Pop Vocal Album for SOUR (right)
Bond: The 19-year-old songstress was emotional as she hit the stage to accept the honor from presenters Dua Lipa (center) and Megan Thee Stallion
Olivia wiped tears from her eyes as she began her acceptance speech saying: ‘Oh my God! Whoa, god, thank you so much to the recording academy, this is my biggest dream come true. Thank you so much’
A veteran of showbusiness: The young star first gained prominence as a child actor in Disney Channel shows Bizaardvark (seen in 2016) and High School Musical: The Musical: The Series
Dynamic duo: Dua and Megan – who are currently on tour together – donned black leather ensembles designed by Donatella Versace as they both have previously won Best New Artist
Olivia was not done yet as she later hit the stage to accept Best Pop Vocal Album for Sour.
She beat out some of the top names of the genre including: Justice (Triple Chucks Deluxe) — Justin Bieber, Planet Her (Deluxe) — Doja Cat, Happier Than Ever — Billie Eilish, and Positions — Ariana Grande.
During her second acceptance speech of the night she said: ‘Oh wow. Oh my gosh. Thank you again to the recording Thank you to all the fans who have listened to my music and completely changed my life over the past two years.
‘I really want to dedicate this award to my parents. When I was nine years old I told my mom I was going to be an Olympic swimmer and even they I could do a cartwheel, the negotiation week when I told her I was going to win a Grammy she was very supportive even though she thought this would be a little kid’s pipedream.
‘I want to thank my mom for being supportive of all of my dreams no matter how crazy and my mom and dad for being so proud of me for winning a Grammy as they were when I learned how to do a back walkover. This is for you guys and because of you guys. Thank you.’
It’s not so brutal out there: Olivia was not done yet as she later hit the stage to accept Best Pop Vocal Album for Sour
What a win: She beat out some of the top names of the genre including: Justice (Triple Chucks Deluxe) — Justin Bieber, Planet Her (Deluxe) — Doja Cat, Happier Than Ever — Billie Eilish, and Positions — Ariana Grande
House of presenting: She was given the honor by Morbius star and 30 Seconds To Mars frontman Jared Leto
She dedicated the honor to her parents as she said: ‘I really want to dedicate this award to my parents. When I was nine years old I told my mom I was going to be an Olympic swimmer and even they I could do a cartwheel, the negotiation week when I told her I was going to win a Grammy she was very supportive even though she thought this would be a little kid’s pipedream’
OIivia also won another one before the televised portion of the event as she took home Best Pop Solo performance for drivers license over Anyone — Justin Bieber, Right On Time — Brandi Carlile, Happier Than Ever — Billie Eilish, and Positions — Ariana Grande.
Jon Batiste not only was the top winner with five shiny new trophies to his name but also took home the top honor of Album Of The Year for We Are.
The 35-year-old Oscar winning musician beat out a massive field of talents to earn the win including: Love For Sale — Tony Bennett & Lady Gaga, Justice (Triple Chucks Deluxe) — Justin Bieber, Planet Her (Deluxe) — Doja Cat, Happier Than Ever — Billie Eilish, Back Of My Mind — H.E.R., MONTERO — Lil Nas X, SOUR — Olivia Rodrigo, evermore — Taylor Swift, and Donda — Kanye West.
Jon was humble as he took home the top honor presented by legend Lenny Kravitz as he said: ‘Wow! Thank you. You know, I really, I believe this to my core, there is no best musician, best artist, best dancer, best actor. The creative arts are subjective and they reach people at a point in their lives when they need it most.
Well deserved: Jon Batiste not only was the top winner with five shiny new trophies to his name
Golden hour: The highest honor of all came at the end of the night as he was recognized in the Album Of The Year category for We Are
Top dog: The 35-year-old Oscar winning musician beat out a massive field of talents to earn the win including: Love For Sale — Tony Bennett & Lady Gaga, Justice (Triple Chucks Deluxe) — Justin Bieber, Planet Her (Deluxe) — Doja Cat, Happier Than Ever — Billie Eilish, Back Of My Mind — H.E.R., MONTERO — Lil Nas X, SOUR — Olivia Rodrigo, evermore — Taylor Swift, and Donda — Kanye West
Game recognize game: He was given the honor by legendary musician Lenny Kravitz
‘I actually love and have had experiences, out of body experiences with your music’: He concluded his speech with a special recognition of his fellow nominees as he praised them while saying he is a massive fan of their work
Sweet: Lenny gave Jon a big hug
Shining star: He also Won Best American Roots Performance and Roots Song for Cry, Best Music Video for Freedom (pictured), and Best Score Soundtrack For Visual Media for his work on Soul alongside Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross
‘Like a song or an album is made and it almost has a radar to find the person when they need it the most. I mean man, I like thank god, I just put my head down and I work on the craft every day.
‘I have I been playing since I was a little boy and more than entertainment for me, it is a spiritual practice. And it is so many people that went into making this album, my grandfather son the album, my nephews, my dad is here. My executive producer Ryan Lynn, right here, come on, man, I don’t want to be up here by I didn’t do it by myself.’
He concluded his speech with a special recognition of his fellow nominees as he praised them while saying he is a massive fan of their work.
Jon said: ‘Every single artist that was nominated in this category, I actually love and have had experiences, out of body experiences with your music. I honor you. And this is for real artists, real musicians, let’s just keep going. Be you, that’s it. I love you. Good night.’
He also Won Best American Roots Performance and Roots Song for Cry, Best Music Video for Freedom, and Best Score Soundtrack For Visual Media for his work on Soul alongside Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross.
Jon – who is a veteran jazz keyboardist and also the musical director of The Late Show With Stephen Colbert – came into the night with the most nominations as he had 11.
Silk Sonic were among the biggest winners of the night as they won all four awards that they were nominated for including Record Of The Year for smash hit Leave The Door Open.
The R&B duo – consisting of Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak – beat out a very impressive and massive field including: I Still Have Faith In You — ABBA, Freedom — Jon Batiste, I Get A Kick Out Of You — Tony Bennett & Lady Gaga, Peaches — Justin Bieber feat. Daniel Caesar & Giveon, Right On Time — Brandi Carlile, Kiss Me More — Doja Cat feat. SZA, Happier Than Ever — Billie Eilish, Montero (Call Me By Your Name) — Lil Nas X, and drivers license — Olivia Rodrigo.
Anderson took to the podium as he humorously said: ‘Come on, listen, listen, listen. We are really trying our hardest to remain humble at this point, okay. But in the industry we call that a clean sweep.
Goals: Silk Sonic were among the biggest winners of the night as they won all four awards that they were nominated for including Record Of The Year for smash hit Leave The Door Open
Anderson took to the podium as he humorously said: ‘Come on, listen, listen, listen. We are really trying our hardest to remain humble at this point, okay. But in the industry we call that a clean sweep’
Smooth: The R&B duo – consisting of Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak – beat out a very impressive and massive field including: I Still Have Faith In You — ABBA, Freedom — Jon Batiste, I Get A Kick Out Of You — Tony Bennett & Lady Gaga, Peaches — Justin Bieber feat. Daniel Caesar & Giveon, Right On Time — Brandi Carlile, Kiss Me More — Doja Cat feat. SZA, Happier Than Ever — Billie Eilish, Montero (Call Me By Your Name) — Lil Nas X, and drivers license — Olivia Rodrigo
‘All right? For all the other nominees, we all know we love y’all, we love y’all, all right. Drinks is on silk sonic tonight. We getting drunk. I know a lot of y’all fans might be upset, we are going to get out of here before the internet gets to talking, Bruno. God bless you all, good night.’
Earlier in the night Silk Sonic earned the first win of the night as the R&B duo consisting of Bruno Mars and Anderson Paak took home Song Of The Year for Leave The Door Open.
They beat out an impressive and large field including: Ed Sheeran – Bad Habits, Alicia Keys and Brandi Carlile – A Beautiful Noise, Olivia Rodrigo – drivers license, H.E.R. – Fight For You, Billie Eilish – Happier Than Ever, Doja Cat featuring SZA – Kiss Me More, Lil Nas X – Montero, and Justin Bieber featuring Daniel Caesar and Giveon.
During the acceptance speech Bruno said: ‘I want to thank everybody that helped with us this album. Want to thank Charles, Andy, couldn’t be prouder doing this with you, thank you so much. Thank you guys so much. And you know it is because of you me and Andy will be singing this song forever, so God bless you all.’
Golden: Earlier in the night Silk Sonic earned the first win of the night at the Grammy Awards
Record producer D’Mile led the the two megastars on stage as he dedicated the win to his recently deceased mother.
The 37-year-old said: ‘Hi, I just want to say thank you to my team and my family, my beautiful wife out there. This is for my mom, she passed on Wednesday. So this is for her.’
The trio were presented the award by Questlove who famously won the Best Documentary Oscar last week shortly after the infamous altercation between Will Smith and Chris Rock.
Earning it: They beat out an impressive and large field including: Ed Sheeran – Bad Habits, Alicia Keys and Brandi Carlile – A Beautiful Noise, Olivia Rodrigo – drivers license, H.E.R. – Fight For You, Billie Eilish – Happier Than Ever, Doja Cat featuring SZA – Kiss Me More, Lil Nas X – Montero, and Justin Bieber featuring Daniel Caesar and Giveon
During the acceptance speech Bruno said: ‘ I want to thank everybody that helped with us this album. Want to thank Charles, Andy, couldn’t be prouder doing this with you, thank you so much. Thank you guys so much. And you know it is because of you me and Andy will be singing this song forever, so God bless you all’
‘Hi, I just want to say thank you to my team and my family, my beautiful wife out there. This is for my mom, she passed on Wednesday. So this is for her’: Record producer D’Mile led the the two megastars on stage as he dedicated the win to his recently deceased mother
Dishing it out: The trio were presented the award by Questlove who famously won the Best Documentary Oscar last week shortly after the infamous altercation between Will Smith and Chris Rock
Earlier in the night a very shocked Doja Cat nearly missed her win for Best Pop Duo Performance due to an ill-timed bathroom break.
Despite being on crutches, Doja’s Kiss Me More collaborator SZA was able to make it to the stage before the 26-year-old singer to accept the honor.
Just moments later Doja scurried onto the stage and admitted to the crowd that she’s ‘never taken such a fast p*ss in my whole life.’ The swear word made it past CBS’ censors during the live broadcast.
The songstress, who was attempting to catch her breath, thanked the crowd before taking a second to readjust her semi-sheer gown as to avoid a potential wardrobe malfunction.
So close! Earlier in the night a very shocked Doja Cat nearly missed her win for Best Pop Duo Performance due to an ill-timed bathroom break
What took you so long? Despite being on crutches, Doja’s collaborator SZA was able to make it to the stage before the 26-year-old singer to accept the honor
Made it! Just moments later Doja scurried onto the stage and admitted to the crowd that she’s ‘never taken such a fast p*ss in my whole life.’ The swear word made it past CBS’ censors during the live broadcast
Whoops: The songstress, who was attempting to catch her breath, thanked the crowd before taking a second to readjust her semi-sheer gown as to avoid a potential wardrobe malfunction
Appreciative: ‘I really appreciate it. Thank you to everyone, my family, my team. I wouldn’t be here without you and I wouldn’t be here without my fans,’ she said into the mic
Shining moment: Doja proudly showed off her shiny new trophy in the press room
‘I really appreciate it. Thank you to everyone, my family, my team. I wouldn’t be here without you and I wouldn’t be here without my fans,’ she said into the mic, before turning to address SZA.
‘SZA, you are everything to me. You are incredible, you are the epitome of talent. You’re a lyricist, you’re everything,’ she gushed.
Taking over the mic, SZA graciously thanked Doja, her mother, God, and all of the fans who’ve supported her through the years.
‘I’m glad you made it back in time!’ she told Doja, who went in for a hug. The duo earned a standing ovation from fellow singer Olivia Rodrigo, as well as an extended applause from the star-studded arena.
Major moment: Clearly overcome with emotion, Doja got teary-eyed while admitting that this Grammy win is ‘a big deal’ to her
Downplaying successes: She noted that she’s often ‘downplayed’ her successes in the past
Emotional: This admission and the gravity of the moment quickly caused the Planet Her songstress to burst into tears
Couldn’t have do it without you! ‘SZA, you are everything to me. You are incredible, you are the epitome of talent. You’re a lyricist, you’re everything,’ she gushed
Thankful: Taking over the mic, SZA graciously thanked Doja, her mother, God, and all of the fans who’ve supported her through the years
Just in time: ‘I’m glad you made it back in time!’ she told Doja, who went in for a hug. The duo earned a standing ovation from fellow singer Olivia Rodrigo, as well as an extended applause from the star-studded room
Clearly overcome with emotion, Doja got teary-eyed while admitting that this Grammy win is ‘a big deal’ to her and that she’s often ‘downplayed’ her successes in the past.
This admission and the gravity of the moment quickly caused the Planet Her songstress to burst into tears.
Her emotion was felt throughout the room, with the camera narrowing in on a teary-eyed Lady Gaga, who was also applauding Doja and SZA.
Dojs, fanning her tear-stained face, attempted to gather herself so she could finish her acceptance speech.
‘Damn,’ she said with a smile. ‘Thank you, everybody. Be safe. Take care.’
The dynamic duo’s hit Kiss Me More earned them their Best Pop Duo Performance award. They beat out the likes Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga’s I Get A Kick Out Of You and Coldplay’s Higher Power.
Chris Stapleton was given the second award of the night in the Best Country Album category for Starting Over.
The 43-year-old crooner earned the honor over Skeletons — Brothers Osborne, Remember Her Name — Mickey Guyton, The Marfa Tapes — Miranda Lambert, Jon Randall & Jack Ingram, and The Ballad Of Dood & Juanita — Sturgill Simpson.
Stapleton said he is the father of five and today is the birthday of his twin children as he explained: ‘I’m thinking a lot about sacrifice cuz I missed out on some of the birthdays. Everybody in this room has made some kind of a sacrifice to be up here doing this.
Meeting of the minds: Chris Stapleton was given the second award of the night in the Best Country Album category for Starting Over as he was presented the award by Anthony Mackie (center) and Kelsea Ballerini
Stapleton said he is the father of five and today is the birthday of his twin children as he explained: ‘I’m thinking a lot about sacrifice cuz I missed out on some of the birthdays. Everybody in this room has made some kind of a sacrifice to be up here doing this’
Triple threat: Stapleton earned two more awards on the night as he proudly showcased his three new trophies
‘And I don’t know what for everybody but I know that it hurts sometimes. But hopefully we’re all doing it so we make the world a better place and the people that live in it will love each other and have a good time together and come together. So thank you so much for this award. Stay kind. I just want to thank god, my family, Joe, Lydia, my parents, thank you all.’
It was a night of underdog wins as Jazmine Sullivan earned Best R&B Album for Heaux Tales.
The 34-year-old Philadelphia native beat out an impressive field including Temporary Highs In The Violet Skies — Snoh Aalegra, We Are — Jon Batiste, Gold-Diggers Sound — Leon Bridges, and Back Of My Mind — H.E.R.
She seemed in disbelief as she began her speech saying: ‘I don’t know what I heard, I almost didn’t believe it. But I’m so grateful to be up here.’
Feelings: It was a night of underdog wins as Jazmine Sullivan earned Best R&B Album for Heaux Tales
What a moment: The 34-year-old Philadelphia native beat out an impressive field including Temporary Highs In The Violet Skies — Snoh Aalegra, We Are — Jon Batiste, Gold-Diggers Sound — Leon Bridges, and Back Of My Mind — H.E.R
Jazmine donned sunglasses as she recognized fellow nominee H.E.R. for always doing the same as she said: ‘Shout out to H.E.R. For wearing these glasses, you are the goat for that’
Golden: She also tied with Silk Sonic in the Best R&B Performance category for Pick Up Your Feelings as she happily posed with her two new Grammy Awards
Jazmine donned sunglasses as she recognized fellow nominee H.E.R. for always doing the same as she said: ‘Shout out to H.E.R. For wearing these glasses, you are the goat for that.
‘I think that I wrote this project to deal with my own thing and forgiveness from the decisions that I made in my 20s that weren’t favorable. Thank you. And but what it end up being was a safe space for Black women to tell their stories. For us to learn from each other. For us to learn from each other, laugh with each other, and not be exploited at the same time. And that’s what I’m most grateful for, so shout out to all black women who are just living their lives and being beautiful. I love you all.
‘Thank you to everybody who helped me create, to the producers, the additional writers, rca, Sony music, to my management, my mother and father who I love dearly. I can’t wait to see. My friends and family, everybody back in phillie, my fans, my man, everybody. Thank you so much, I appreciate this so much.’
Baby Keem also pulled off an upset as he beat out many of the biggest names in hip-hop as he earned Best Rap Performance for Family Ties featuring Kendrick Lamar.
The 21-year-old Carson, California native earned the honor over: Up — Cardi B, My Life — J. Cole Feat. 21 Savage & Morray, Way 2 Sexy — Drake Feat. Future & Young Thug, and Thot S*** — Megan Thee Stallion.
Represent: Baby Keem pulled off the upset as he beat out many of the biggest names in hip-hop as he earned Best Rap Performance for Family Ties featuring Kendrick Lamar
Proud: The up-and-coming rapper happily posed with his shiny new trophy
GRAMMY AWARDS 2022: WINNERS in full
GENERAL
Record Of The Year
“I Still Have Faith In You” — ABBA
“Freedom” — Jon Batiste
“I Get A Kick Out Of You” — Tony Bennett & Lady Gaga
“Peaches” — Justin Bieber feat. Daniel Caesar & Giveon
“Right On Time” — Brandi Carlile
“Kiss Me More” — Doja Cat feat. SZA
“Happier Than Ever” — Billie Eilish
“Montero” (Call Me By Your Name) — Lil Nas X
“drivers license” — Olivia Rodrigo
“Leave The Door Open” — Silk Sonic – WINNER
Top of the world: Silk Sonic – comprised of Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak – who earned four including the coveted Record Of The Year
Album Of The Year
We Are — Jon Batiste – WINNER
Love For Sale — Tony Bennett & Lady Gaga
Justice (Triple Chucks Deluxe) — Justin Bieber
Planet Her (Deluxe) — Doja Cat
Happier Than Ever — Billie Eilish
Back Of My Mind — H.E.R.
MONTERO — Lil Nas X
SOUR — Olivia Rodrigo
evermore — Taylor Swift
Donda — Kanye West
Song Of The Year
“Bad Habits” — Fred Gibson, Johnny McDaid & Ed Sheeran, songwriters (Ed Sheeran)
“A Beautiful Noise” — Ruby Amanfu, Brandi Carlile, Brandy Clark, Alicia Keys, Hillary Lindsey, Lori McKenna, Linda Perry & Hailey Whitters, songwriters (Alicia Keys And Brandi Carlile)
“drivers license” — Daniel Nigro & Olivia Rodrigo, songwriters (Olivia Rodrigo)
“Fight For You” — Dernst Emile II, H.E.R. & Tiara Thomas, songwriters (H.E.R.)
“Happier Than Ever” — Billie Eilish O’Connell & Finneas O’Connell, songwriters (Billie Eilish)
“Kiss Me More” — Rogét Chahayed, Amala Zandile Dlamini, Lukasz Gottwald, Carter Lang, Gerard A. Powell II, Solána Rowe & David Sprecher, songwriters (Doja Cat feat. SZA)
“Leave The Door Open” — Brandon Anderson, Christopher Brody Brown, Dernst Emile II & Bruno Mars, songwriters (Silk Sonic) – WINNER
“Montero (Call Me By Your Name)” — Denzel Baptiste, David Biral, Omer Fedi, Montero Hill & Roy Lenzo, songwriters (Lil Nas X)
“Peaches” — Louis Bell, Justin Bieber, Giveon Dezmann Evans, Bernard Harvey, Felisha “Fury” King, Matthew Sean Leon, Luis Manual Martinez Jr., Aaron Simmonds, Ashton Simmonds, Andrew Wotman & Keavan Yazdani, songwriters (Justin Bieber feat. Daniel Caesar & Giveon)
Best New Artist
Arooj Aftab
Jimmie Allen
Baby Keem
FINNEAS
Glass Animals
Japanese Breakfast
The Kid LAROI
Arlo Parks
Olivia Rodrigo – WINNER
Saweetie
Triple threat: Oliva Rodrigo was one of the biggest winners of the night as she took home three awards including Best New Artist and Best Pop Vocal Album
POP
Best Pop Solo Performance
“Anyone” — Justin Bieber
“Right On Time” — Brandi Carlile
“Happier Than Ever” — Billie Eilish
“Positions” — Ariana Grande
“drivers license” — Olivia Rodrigo – WINNER
Best Pop Duo/Group Performance
“I Get A Kick Out Of You” — Tony Bennett & Lady Gaga
“Lonely” — Justin Bieber & benny blanco
“Butter” — BTS
“Higher Power” — Coldplay
“Kiss Me More” — Doja Cat feat. SZA – WINNER
Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album
Love For Sale — Tony Bennett & Lady Gaga – WINNER
‘Til We Meet Again (Live) — Norah Jones
A Tori Kelly Christmas — Tori Kelly
Ledisi Sings Nina — Ledisi
That’s Life — Willie Nelson
A Holly Dolly Christmas — Dolly Parton
Best Pop Vocal Album
Justice (Triple Chucks Deluxe) — Justin Bieber
Planet Her (Deluxe) — Doja Cat
Happier Than Ever — Billie Eilish
Positions — Ariana Grande
SOUR — Olivia Rodrigo – WINNER
DANCE/ELECTRONIC MUSIC
Best Dance/Electronic Recording
“Hero” — Afrojack & David Guetta
“Loom” — Ólafur Arnalds Featuring Bonobo
“Before” — James Blake
“Heartbreak” — Bonobo & Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs
“You Can Do It” — Caribou
“Alive” — Rüfüs Du Sol – WINNER
“The Business” — Tiësto
Best Dance/Electronic Music Album
Subconsciously — Black Coffee – WINNER
Fallen Embers — Illenium
Music Is The Weapon (Reloaded) — Major Lazer
Shockwave — Marshmello
Free Love — Sylvan Esso
Judgement — Ten City
CONTEMPORARY INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC
Best Contemporary Instrumental Album
Double Dealin’ — Randy Brecker & Eric Marienthal
The Garden — Rachel Eckroth
Tree Falls — Taylor Eigsti – WINNER
At Blue Note Tokyo — Steve Gadd Band
Deep: The Baritone Sessions, Vol. 2 —Mark Lettieri
ROCK
Best Rock Performance
“Shot In The Dark” — AC/DC
“Know You Better (Live From Capitol Studio A)” — Black Pumas
“Nothing Compares 2 U” — Chris Cornell
“Ohms” — Deftones
“Making A Fire” — Foo Fighters – WINNER
Sad: Foo Fighters (seen in 2007) won Grammy Awards in all three categories they were nominated in – Best Rock Album, Best Rock Song, and Best Rock Performance a week after the death of drummer Taylor Hawkins
Best Metal Performance
“Genesis” — Deftones
“The Alien” — Dream Theater – WINNER
“Amazonia” — Gojira
“Pushing The Tides” — Mastodon
“The Triumph Of King Freak (A Crypt Of Preservation And Superstition)” — Rob Zombie
Best Rock Song
“All My Favorite Songs” — Rivers Cuomo, Ashley Gorley, Ben Johnson & Ilsey Juber, songwriters (Weezer)
“The Bandit” — Caleb Followill, Jared Followill, Matthew Followill & Nathan Followill, songwriters (Kings Of Leon)
“Distance” — Wolfgang Van Halen, songwriter (Mammoth WVH)
“Find My Way” — Paul McCartney, songwriter (Paul McCartney)
“Waiting On A War” — Dave Grohl, Taylor Hawkins, Rami Jaffee, Nate Mendel, Chris Shiflett & Pat Smear, songwriters (Foo Fighters) – WINNER
Best Rock Album
Power Up — AC/DC
Capitol Cuts – Live From Studio A — Black Pumas
No One Sings Like You Anymore Vol. 1 — Chris Cornell
Medicine At Midnight — Foo Fighters – WINNER
McCartney III — Paul McCartney
ALTERNATIVE
Best Alternative Music Album
Shore — Fleet Foxes
If I Can’t Have Love, I Want Power — Halsey
Jubilee — Japanese Breakfast
Collapsed In Sunbeams — Arlo Parks
Daddy’s Home — St. Vincent – WINNER
R&B
Best R&B Performance (tie)
“Lost You” — Snoh Aalegra
“Peaches” — Justin Bieber feat. Daniel Caesar & Giveon
“Damage” — H.E.R.
“Leave The Door Open” — Silk Sonic (tie) – WINNER
“Pick Up Your Feelings” — Jazmine Sullivan (tie) – WINNER
Best Traditional R&B Performance
“I Need You” — Jon Batiste
“Bring It On Home To Me” — BJ The Chicago Kid, PJ Morton & Kenyon Dixon feat. Charlie Bereal
“Born Again” — Leon Bridges feat. Robert Glasper
“Fight For You” — H.E.R. – WINNER
“How Much Can A Heart Take” Lucky Daye feat. Yebba
Best R&B Song
“Damage” — Anthony Clemons Jr., Jeff Gitelman, H.E.R., Carl McCormick & Tiara Thomas, songwriters (H.E.R.)
“Good Days” — Jacob Collier, Carter Lang, Carlos Munoz, Solána Rowe & Christopher Ruelas, songwriters (SZA)
“Heartbreak Anniversary” — Giveon Evans, Maneesh, Sevn Thomas & Varren Wade, songwriters (Giveon)
“Leave The Door Open” — Brandon Anderson, Christopher Brody Brown, Dernst Emile II & Bruno Mars, songwriters (Silk Sonic) – WINNER
“Pick Up Your Feelings” — Denisia “Blue June” Andrews, Audra Mae Butts, Kyle Coleman, Brittany “Chi” Coney, Michael Holmes & Jazmine Sullivan, songwriters (Jazmine Sullivan)
Best Progressive R&B Album
New Light — Eric Bellinger
Something To Say — Cory Henry
Mood Valiant — Hiatus Kaiyote
Table For Two — Lucky Daye – WINNER
Dinner Party: Dessert — Terrace Martin, Robert Glasper, 9th Wonder & Kamasi Washington
Studying Abroad: Extended Stay — Masego
Best R&B Album
Temporary Highs In The Violet Skies — Snoh Aalegra
We Are — Jon Batiste
Gold-Diggers Sound — Leon Bridges
Back Of My Mind — H.E.R.
Heaux Tales — Jazmine Sullivan – WINNER
The moment: Jazmine Sullivan won two but none was bigger than the Best R&B Album win for Heaux Tales
RAP
Best Rap Performance
“Family Ties” — Baby Keem Feat. Kendrick Lamar – WINNER
“Up” — Cardi B
“My Life” — J. Cole Feat. 21 Savage & Morray
“Way 2 Sexy” — Drake Feat. Future & Young Thug
“Thot S***” — Megan Thee Stallion
Up-and-comer: Baby Keem earned Best Rap Performance for his work alongside Kendrick Lamar in Family Ties
Best Melodic Rap Performance
“Pride Is The Devil” — J. Cole feat. Lil Baby
“Need To Know” — Doja Cat
“INDUSTRY BABY” — Lil Nas X feat. Jack Harlow
“WUSYANAME” — Tyler, The Creator feat. Youngboy Never Broke Again & Ty Dolla $Ign
“Hurricane” — Kanye West feat. The Weeknd & Lil Baby – WINNER
Best Rap Song
“Bath Salts” — Shawn Carter, Kasseem Dean, Michael Forno, Nasir Jones & Earl Simmons, Songwriters (Dmx Featuring Jay-Z & Nas)
“Best Friend” — Amala Zandelie Dlamini, Lukasz Gottwald, Randall Avery Hammers, Diamonté Harper, Asia Smith, Theron Thomas & Rocco Valdes, Songwriters (Saweetie Featuring Doja Cat)
“Family Ties” — Roshwita Larisha Bacha, Hykeem Carter, Tobias Dekker, Colin Franken, Jasper Harris, Kendrick Lamar, Ronald Latour & Dominik Patrzek, Songwriters (Baby Keem Featuring Kendrick Lamar)
“Jail” — Dwayne Abernathy, Jr., Shawn Carter, Raul Cubina, Michael Dean, Charles M. Njapa, Sean Solymar, Brian Hugh Warner, Kanye West & Mark Williams, Songwriters (Kanye West Featuring Jay-Z) – WINNER
“M Y . L I F E” — Shéyaa Bin Abraham-Joseph & Jermaine Cole, Songwriters (J. Cole Featuring 21 Savage & Morray)
Best Rap Album
The Off-Season – J Cole
Certified Lover Boy – Drake
King’s Disease II – Nas
Call Me If You Get Lost – Tyler, The Creator – WINNER
Donda – Kanye West
COUNTRY
Best Country Solo Performance
“Forever After All” — Luke Combs
“Remember Her Name” — Mickey Guyton
“All I Do Is Drive” — Jason Isbell
“camera roll” — Kacey Musgraves
“You Should Probably Leave” — Chris Stapleton – WINNER
Always on top: Chris Stapleton added another three Grammys to his collection including one for Best Country Album for Starting Over
Best Country Duo/Group Performance
“If I Didn’t Love You” — Jason Aldean & Carrie Underwood
“Younger Me” — Brothers Osborne – WINNER
“Glad You Exist” — Dan + Shay
“Chasing After You” — Ryan Hurd & Maren Morris
“Drunk (And I Don’t Wanna Go Home)” — Elle King & Miranda Lambert
Best Country Song
“Better Than We Found It” — Jessie Jo Dillon, Maren Morris, Jimmy Robbins & Laura Veltz, songwriters (Maren Morris)
“camera roll” — Ian Fitchuk, Kacey Musgraves & Daniel Tashian, songwriters (Kacey Musgraves)
“Cold” — Dave Cobb, J.T. Cure, Derek Mixon & Chris Stapleton, songwriters (Chris Stapleton) – WINNER
“Country Again” — Zach Crowell, Ashley Gorley & Thomas Rhett, songwriters (Thomas Rhett)
“Fancy Like” — Cameron Bartolini, Walker Hayes, Josh Jenkins & Shane Stevens, songwriters (Walker Hayes)
“Remember Her Name” Mickey Guyton, Blake Hubbard, Jarrod Ingram & Parker Welling, songwriters (Mickey Guyton)
Best Country Album
Skeletons — Brothers Osborne
Remember Her Name — Mickey Guyton
The Marfa Tapes — Miranda Lambert, Jon Randall & Jack Ingram
The Ballad Of Dood & Juanita — Sturgill Simpson
Starting Over — Chris Stapleton – WINNER
NEW AGE
Best New Age Album
Brothers — Will Ackerman, Jeff Oster & Tom Eaton
Divine Tides — Stewart Copeland & Ricky Kej – WINNER
Pangaea — Wouter Kellerman & David Arkenstone
Night + Day — Opium Moon
Pieces Of Forever — Laura Sullivan
JAZZ
Best Improvised Jazz Solo
“Sackodougou” — Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah, soloist
“Kick Those Feet” — Kenny Barron, soloist
“Bigger Than Us” — Jon Batiste, soloist
“Absence” — Terence Blanchard, soloist
“Humpty Dumpty (Set 2)” — Chick Corea, soloist – WINNER
Best Jazz Vocal Album
Generations — The Baylor Project
SuperBlue — Kurt Elling & Charlie Hunter
Time Traveler — Nnenna Freelon
Flor — Gretchen Parlato
Songwrights Apothecary Lab — Esperanza Spalding
Best Jazz Instrumental Album
Jazz Selections: Music From And Inspired By Soul — Jon Batiste
Absence — Terence Blanchard feat. The E Collective And The Turtle Island Quartet
Skyline — Ron Carter, Jack DeJohnette & Gonzalo Rubalcaba – WINNER
Akoustic Band LIVE — Chick Corea, John Patitucci & Dave Weckl
Side-Eye NYC (V1.IV) — Pat Metheny
Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album
Live At Birdland! — The Count Basie Orchestra Directed By Scotty Barnhart
Dear Love — Jazzmeia Horn And Her Noble Force
For Jimmy, Wes And Oliver — Christian McBride Big Band – WINNER
Swirling — Sun Ra Arkestra
Jackets XL — Yellowjackets + WDR Big Band
Best Latin Jazz Album
Mirror Mirror —Eliane Elias With Chick Corea and Chucho Valdés – WINNER
The South Bronx Story — Carlos Henriquez
Virtual Birdland — Arturo O’Farrill & The Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra
Transparency — Dafnis Prieto Sextet
El Arte Del Bolero — Miguel Zenón & Luis Perdomo
GOSPEL/CONTEMPORARY CHRISTIAN MUSIC
Best Gospel Performance/Song
“Voice Of God” — Dante Bowe Featuring Steffany Gretzinger & Chandler Moore
“Joyful” — Dante Bowe
“Help” — Anthony Brown & Group Therapy
“Never Lost” — CeCe Winans – WINNER
“Wait On You” — Elevation Worship & Maverick City Music
Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song
“We Win” — Kirk Franklin & Lil Baby; Kirk Franklin, Dominique Jones, Cynthia Nunn & Justin Smith, songwriters
“Hold Us Together (Hope Mix)” — H.E.R. & Tauren Wells; Josiah Bassey, Dernst Emile & H.E.R., songwriters
“Man Of Your Word” — Chandler Moore & KJ Scriven; Jonathan Jay, Nathan Jess & Chandler Moore, songwriters
“Believe For It”— CeCe Winans; Dwan Hill, Kyle Lee, CeCe Winans & Mitch Wong, songwriters – WINNER
“Jireh” — Elevation Worship & Maverick City Music Featuring Chandler Moore & Naomi Raine; Chris Brown, Steven Furtick, Chandler Moore & Naomi Raine, songwriters
Best Gospel Album
Changing Your Story — Jekalyn Carr
Royalty: Live At The Ryman — Tasha Cobbs Leonard
Jubilee: Juneteenth Edition — Maverick City Music
Jonny X Mali: Live In LA — Jonathan McReynolds & Mali Music
Believe For It — CeCe Winans – WINNER
Best Contemporary Christian Music Album
No Stranger —Natalie Grant
Feels Like Home Vol. 2 — Israel & New Breed
The Blessing (Live) — Kari Jobe
Citizen Of Heaven (Live) — Tauren Wells
Old Church Basement — Elevation Worship & Maverick City Music – WINNER
Best Roots Gospel Album
Alone With My Faith —Harry Connick, Jr.
That’s Gospel, Brother — Gaither Vocal Band
Keeping On — Ernie Haase & Signature Sound
Songs For The Times — The Isaacs
My Savior — Carrie Underwood – WINNER
Saved: Carrie Underwood earned Best Gospel Roots Album for My Savior
LATIN
Best Latin Pop Album
Vértigo — Pablo Alborán
Mis Amores — Paula Arenas
Hecho A La Antigua — Ricardo Arjona
Mis Manos — Camilo
Mendó — Alex Cuba – WINNER
Revelación — Selena Gomez
Best Música Urbana Album
Afrodisíaco — Rauw Alejandro
El Último Tour Del Mundo — Bad Bunny – WINNER
Jose — J Balvin
KG0516 — KAROL G
Sin Miedo (Del Amor Y Otros Demonios) 8 — Kali Uchis
Best Latin Rock or Alternative Album
Deja — Bomba Estéreo
Mira Lo Que Me Hiciste Hacer (Deluxe Edition) — Diamante Eléctrico
Origen — Juanes – WINNER
Calambre — Nathy Peluso
El Madrileño — C. Tangana
Sonidos De Karmática Resonancia — Zoé
Best Regional Mexican Music Album (Including Tejano)
Antología De La Musica Ranchera, Vol. 2 — Aida Cuevas
A Mis 80’s — Vicente Fernández – WINNER
Seis — Mon Laferte
Un Canto Por México, Vol. II — Natalia Lafourcade
Ayayay! (Súper Deluxe) — Christian Nodal
Best Tropical Latin Album
Salswing! — Rubén Blades y Roberto Delgado & Orquesta – WINNER
En Cuarentena — El Gran Combo De Puerto Rico
Sin Salsa No Hay Paraíso — Aymée Nuviola
Colegas — Gilberto Santa Rosa
Live In Peru — Tony Succar
AMERICAN ROOTS MUSIC
Best American Roots Performance
“Cry” — Jon Batiste – WINNER
“Love And Regret” — Billy Strings
“I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel To Be Free” — The Blind Boys Of Alabama & Béla Fleck
“Same Devil” — Brandy Clark Featuring Brandi Carlile
“Nightflyer” — Allison Russell
His night: Jon Batiste, 35, was the biggest winner of the night as he earned five awards including top prize Album Of The Year for We Are
Best American Roots Song
“Avalon” — Rhiannon Giddens, Justin Robinson & Francesco Turrisi, songwriters (Rhiannon Giddens With Francesco Turrisi)
“Call Me A Fool” — Valerie June, songwriter (Valerie June Featuring Carla Thomas)
“Cry” — Jon Batiste & Steve McEwan, songwriters (Jon Batiste) – WINNER
“Diamond Studded Shoes” — Dan Auerbach, Natalie Hemby, Aaron Lee Tasjan & Yola, songwriters (Yola)
“Nightflyer” — Jeremy Lindsay & Allison Russell, songwriters (Allison Russell)
Best Americana Album
Downhill From Everywhere — Jackson Browne
Leftover Feelings — John Hiatt with The Jerry Douglas Band
Native Sons — Los Lobos – WINNER
Outside Child — Allison Russell
Stand For Myself — Yola
Best Bluegrass Album
Renewal — Billy Strings
My Bluegrass Heart — Béla Fleck – WINNER
A Tribute To Bill Monroe — The Infamous Stringdusters
Cuttin’ Grass – Vol. 1 (Butcher Shoppe Sessions) — Sturgill Simpson
Music Is What I See — Rhonda Vincent
Best Traditional Blues Album
100 Years Of Blues — Elvin Bishop & Charlie Musselwhite
Traveler’s Blues — Blues Traveler
I Be Trying — Cedric Burnside – WINNER
Be Ready When I Call You — Guy Davis
Take Me Back — Kim Wilson
Best Contemporary Blues Album
Delta Kream — The Black Keys Featuring Eric Deaton & Kenny Brown
Royal Tea — Joe Bonamassa
Uncivil War — Shemekia Copeland
Fire It Up — Steve Cropper
662 — Christone “Kingfish” Ingram – WINNER
Best Folk Album
One Night Lonely [Live] — Mary Chapin Carpenter
Long Violent History — Tyler Childers
Wednesday (Extended Edition) — Madison Cunningham
They’re Calling Me Home — Rhiannon Giddens With Francesco Turrisi – WINNER
Blue Heron Suite — Sarah Jarosz
Best Regional Roots Music Album
Live In New Orleans! — Sean Ardoin And Kreole Rock And Soul
Bloodstains & Teardrops — Big Chief Monk Boudreaux
My People — Cha Wa
Corey Ledet Zydeco — Corey Ledet Zydeco
Kau Ka Pe’a — Kalani Pe’a – WINNER
REGGAE
Best Reggae Album
Pamoja — Etana
Positive Vibration — Gramps Morgan
Live N Livin — Sean Paul
Royal — Jesse Royal
Beauty In The Silence — Soja – WINNER
10 — Spice
GLOBAL MUSIC
Best Global Music Performance
“Mohabbat” — Arooj Aftab – WINNER
“Do Yourself” — Angelique Kidjo & Burna Boy
“Pà Pá Pà” — Femi Kuti
“Blewu” — Yo-Yo Ma & Angelique Kidjo
“Essence” — WizKid Featuring Tems
Best Global Music Album
Voice Of Bunbon, Vol. 1 — Rocky Dawuni
East West Players Presents: Daniel Ho & Friends Live In Concert — Daniel Ho & Friends
Mother Nature — Angelique Kidjo – WINNER
Legacy + — Femi Kuti And Made Kuti
Made In Lagos: Deluxe Edition — WizKid
CHILDREN’S
Best Children’s Music Album
Actívate — 123 Andrés
All One Tribe — 1 Tribe Collective
Black To The Future — Pierce Freelon
A Colorful World — Falu – WINNER
Crayon Kids — Lucky Diaz And The Family Jam Band
SPOKEN WORD
Best Spoken Word Album
Aftermath — LeVar Burton
Carry On: Reflections For A New Generation From John Lewis — Don Cheadle – WINNER
Catching Dreams: Live At Fort Knox Chicago — J. Ivy
8:46 — Dave Chappelle & Amir Sulaiman
A Promised Land — Barack Obama
COMEDY
Best Comedy Album
The Comedy Vaccine — Lavell Crawford
Evolution — Chelsea Handler
Sincerely Louis CK — Louis C.K. – WINNER
Thanks For Risking Your Life — Lewis Black
The Greatest Average American — Nate Bargatze
Zero F***s Given — Kevin Hart
MUSICAL THEATER
Best Musical Theater Album
Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Cinderella — Andrew Lloyd Webber, Nick Lloyd Webber & Greg Wells, producers; Andrew Lloyd Webber & David Zippel, composers/lyricists (Original Album Cast)
Burt Bacharach and Steven Sater’s Some Lovers — Burt Bacharach, Michael Croiter, Ben Hartman & Steven Sater, producers; Burt Bacharach, composer; Steven Sater, lyricist (World Premiere Cast)
Girl From The North Country — Simon Hale, Conor McPherson & Dean Sharenow, producers (Bob Dylan, composer & lyricist) (Original Broadway Cast)
Les Misérables: The Staged Concert (The Sensational 2020 Live Recording) — Cameron Mackintosh, Lee McCutcheon & Stephen Metcalfe, producers (Claude-Michel Schönberg, composer; Alain Boublil, John Caird, Herbert Kretzmer, Jean-Marc Natel & Trevor Nunn, lyricists) (The 2020 Les Misérables Staged Concert Company)
Stephen Schwartz’s Snapshots — Daniel C. Levine, Michael J Moritz Jr, Bryan Perri & Stephen Schwartz, producers (Stephen Schwartz, composer & lyricist) (World Premiere Cast)
The Unofficial Bridgerton Musical — Emily Bear, producer; Abigail Barlow & Emily Bear, composers/lyricists (Barlow & Bear) – WINNER
MUSIC FOR VISUAL MEDIA
Best Compilation Soundtrack For Visual Media
Cruella — (Various Artists)
Dear Evan Hansen — (Various Artists)
In The Heights — (Various Artists)
One Night In Miami… — (Various Artists)
Respect — Jennifer Hudson
Schmigadoon! Episode 1 — (Various Artists)
The United States Vs. Billie Holiday — Andra Day – WINNER
Best Score Soundtrack For Visual Media (TIE)
Bridgerton — Kris Bowers, composer
Dune — Hans Zimmer, composer
The Mandalorian: Season 2 – Vol. 2 (Chapters 13-16) — Ludwig Göransson, composer
The Queen’s Gambit — Carlos Rafael Rivera, composer (tie) – WINNER
Soul — Jon Batiste, Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross, composers (tie) – WINNER
Best Song Written For Visual Media
“Agatha All Along” [From WandaVision: Episode 7] — Kristen Anderson-Lopez & Robert Lopez, songwriters (Kristen Anderson-Lopez & Robert Lopez Featuring Kathryn Hahn, Eric Bradley, Greg Whipple, Jasper Randall & Gerald White)
“All Eyes On Me” [From Inside] — Bo Burnham, songwriter (Bo Burnham) – WINNER
“All I Know So Far” [From P!NK: All I Know So Far] — Alecia Moore, Benj Pasek & Justin Paul, songwriters (P!nk)
“Fight For You” [From Judas And The Black Messiah] — Dernst Emile II, H.E.R. & Tiara Thomas, songwriters (H.E.R.)
“Here I Am (Singing My Way Home)” [From Respect] — Jamie Hartman, Jennifer Hudson & Carole King, songwriters (Jennifer Hudson)
“Speak Now” [From One Night In Miami…] — Sam Ashworth & Leslie Odom, Jr., songwriters (Leslie Odom, Jr.)
COMPOSING/ARRANGING
Best Instrumental Composition
“Beautiful Is Black” — Brandee Younger, composer (Brandee Younger)
“Cat And Mouse” — Tom Nazziola, composer (Tom Nazziola)
“Concerto For Orchestra: Finale” — Vince Mendoza, composer (Vince Mendoza & Czech National Symphony Orchestra Featuring Antonio Sánchez & Derrick Hodge)
Dreaming In Lions: Dreaming In Lions — Arturo O’Farrill, composer (Arturo O’Farrill & The Afro Latin Jazz Ensemble)
Eberhard — Lyle Mays, composer (Lyle Mays) – WINNER
Best Arrangement, Instrumental or A Cappella
“Chopsticks” — Bill O’Connell, arranger (Richard Baratta)
“For The Love Of A Princess (From “Braveheart”)” — Robin Smith, arranger (HAUSER, London Symphony Orchestra & Robin Smith)
“Infinite Love” — Emile Mosseri, arranger (Emile Mosseri)
“Meta Knight’s Revenge (From “Kirby Superstar”)” — Charlie Rosen & Jake Silverman, arrangers (The 8-Bit Big Band Featuring Button Masher) – WINNER
“The Struggle Within” — Gabriela Quintero & Rodrigo Sanchez, arrangers (Rodrigo y Gabriela)
Best Arrangement, Instruments and Vocals
“The Bottom Line” — Ólafur Arnalds, arranger (Ólafur Arnalds & Josin)
“A Change Is Gonna Come” — Tehillah Alphonso, arranger (Tonality & Alexander Lloyd Blake)
“The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire)” — Jacob Collier, arranger (Jacob Collier)
“Eleanor Rigby” — Cody Fry, arranger (Cody Fry)
“To The Edge Of Longing (Edit Version)” — Vince Mendoza, arranger (Vince Mendoza, Czech National Symphony Orchestra & Julia Bullock) – WINNER
PACKAGE, NOTES, AND HISTORICAL
Best Recording Package
American Jackpot / American Girls — Sarah Dodds & Shauna Dodds, art directors (Reckless Kelly)
Carnage — Nick Cave & Tom Hingston, art directors (Nick Cave & Warren Ellis)
Pakelang — Li Jheng Han & Yu, Wei, art directors (2nd Generation Falangao Singing Group & The Chairman Crossover Big Band) – WINNER
Serpentine Prison — Dayle Doyle, art director (Matt Berninger)
Zeta — Xiao Qing Yang, art director (Soul Of Ears)
Best Boxed Or Special Limited Edition Package
All Things Must Pass: 50th Anniversary Edition — Darren Evans, Dhani Harrison & Olivia Harrison, art directors (George Harrison) – WINNER
Color Theory — Lordess Foudre & Christopher Leckie, art directors (Soccer Mommy)
The Future Bites (Limited Edition Box Set) — Simon Moore, art director (Steven Wilson)
77-81 — Dan Calderwood & Jon King, art directors (Gang Of Four)
Swimming In Circles — Ramón Coronado & Marshall Rake, art directors (Mac Miller)
Best Album Notes
Beethoven: The Last Three Sonatas — Ann-Katrin Zimmermann, album notes writer (Sunwook Kim)
The Complete Louis Armstrong Columbia And RCA Victor Studio Sessions 1946-1966 — Ricky Riccardi, album notes writer (Louis Armstrong) – WINNER
Creation Never Sleeps, Creation Never Dies: The Willie Dunn Anthology — Kevin Howes, album notes writer (Willie Dunn)
Etching The Voice: Emile Berliner And The First Commercial Gramophone Discs, 1889-1895 — David Giovannoni, Richard Martin & Stephan Puille, album notes writers (Various Artists)
The King Of Gospel Music: The Life And Music Of Reverend James Cleveland — Robert Marovich, album notes writer (Various Artists)
Best Historical Album
Beyond The Music: Her Complete RCA Victor Recordings — Robert Russ, compilation producer; Nancy Conforti, Andreas K. Meyer & Jennifer Nulsen, mastering engineers (Marian Anderson)
Etching The Voice: Emile Berliner And The First Commercial Gramophone Discs, 1889-1895 — Meagan Hennessey & Richard Martin, compilation producers; Richard Martin, mastering engineer (Various Artists)
Excavated Shellac: An Alternate History Of The World’s Music — April Ledbetter, Steven Lance Ledbetter & Jonathan Ward, compilation producers; Michael Graves, mastering engineer (Various Artists)
Joni Mitchell Archives, Vol. 1: The Early Years (1963-1967) — Patrick Milligan & Joni Mitchell, compilation producers; Bernie Grundman, mastering engineer (Joni Mitchell) – WINNER
Sign O’ The Times (Super Deluxe Edition) — Trevor Guy, Michael Howe & Kirk Johnson, compilation producers; Bernie Grundman, mastering engineer (Prince)
Icon: Joni Mitchell was another artist who was recognized before the event as she hit the podium to accept Best Historical Album for Joni Mitchell Archives, Vol. 1: The Early Years (1963-1967)
PRODUCTION
Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical
CINEMA — Josh Conway, Marvin Figueroa, Josh Gudwin, Neal H Pogue & Ethan Shumaker, Engineers; Joe Laporta, Mastering Engineer (The Marias)
Dawn — Thomas Brenneck, Zach Brown, Elton “L10mixedit” Chueng, Riccardo Damian, Tom Elmhirst, Jens Jungkurth, Todd Monfalcone, John Rooney & Smino, Engineers; Randy Merrill, Mastering Engineer (Yebba)
Hey What — Bj Burton, Engineer; Bj Burton, Mastering Engineer (Low)
Love For Sale — Dae Bennett, Josh Coleman & Billy Cumella, Engineers; Greg Calbi & Steve Fallone, Mastering Engineers (Tony Bennett & Lady Gaga) – WINNER
Notes With Attachments — Joseph Lorge & Blake Mills, Engineers; Greg Koller, Mastering Engineer (Pino Palladino & Blake Mills)
Producer Of The Year, Non-Classical
Jack Antonoff – WINNER
Rogét Chahayed
Mike Elizondo
Hit-Boy
Ricky Reed
Peace: Jack Antonoff earned Producer Of The Year, Non-Classical
Best Remixed Recording
“Back To Life (Booker T Kings Of Soul Satta Dub)” — Booker T, Remixer (Soul Ii Soul)
“Born For Greatness (Cymek Remix)” — Spencer Bastin, Remixer (Papa Roach)
“Constant Craving (Fashionably Late Remix)” — Tracy Young, Remixer (K.D. Lang)
“Inside Out (3scape Drm Remix)” — 3scape Drm, Remixer (Zedd & Griff)
“Met Him Last Night (Dave Audé Remix)” — Dave Audé, Remixer (Demi Lovato & Ariana Grande)
“Passenger (Mike Shinoda Remix)” — Mike Shinoda, Remixer (Deftones) – WINNER
“Talks (Mura Masa Remix)” — Alexander Crossan, Remixer (Pva)
Best Immersive Audio Album
ALICIA — George Massenburg & Eric Schilling, Immersive Mix Engineers; Michael Romanowski, Immersive Mastering Engineer; Ann Mincieli, Immersive Producer (Alicia Keys) – WINNER
Clique — Jim Anderson & Ulrike Schwarz, Immersive Mix Engineers; Bob Ludwig, Immersive Mastering Engineer; Jim Anderson, Immersive Producer (Patricia Barber)
Fine Line — Greg Penny, Immersive Mix Engineer; Greg Penny, Immersive Mastering Engineer; Greg Penny, Immersive Producer (Harry Styles)
The Future Bites — Jake Fields & Steven Wilson, Immersive Mix Engineers; Bob Ludwig, Immersive Mastering Engineer; Steven Wilson, Immersive Producer (Steven Wilson)
Stille Grender — Morten Lindberg, Immersive Mix Engineer; Morten Lindberg, Immersive Mastering Engineer; Morten Lindberg, Immersive Producer (Anne Karin Sundal-Ask & Det Norske Jentekor)
Best Engineered Album, Classical
Archetypes — Jonathan Lackey, Bill Maylone & Dan Nichols, engineers; Bill Maylone, mastering engineer (Sérgio Assad, Clarice Assad & Third Coast Percussion)
Beethoven: Cello Sonatas – Hope Amid Tears — Richard King, engineer (Yo-Yo Ma & Emanuel Ax)
Beethoven: Symphony No. 9 — Mark Donahue, engineer; Mark Donahue, mastering engineer (Manfred Honeck, Mendelssohn Choir Of Pittsburgh & Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra)
Chanticleer Sings Christmas — Leslie Ann Jones, engineer (Chanticleer) – WINNER
Mahler: Symphony No. 8, ‘Symphony Of A Thousand’ — Alexander Lipay & Dmitriy Lipay, engineers; Alexander Lipay & Dmitriy Lipay, mastering engineers (Gustavo Dudamel, Fernando Malvar-Ruiz, Luke McEndarfer, Robert Istad, Grant Gershon, Los Angeles Children’s Chorus, Los Angeles Master Chorale, National Children’s Chorus, Pacific Chorale & Los Angeles Philharmonic)
Producer Of The Year, Classical
Blanton Alspaugh
Steven Epstein
David Frost
Elaine Martone
Judith Sherman – WINNER
CLASSICAL
Best Orchestral Performance
“Adams: My Father Knew Charles Ives; Harmonielehre” — Giancarlo Guerrero, conductor (Nashville Symphony Orchestra)
“Beethoven: Symphony No. 9” — Manfred Honeck, conductor (Mendelssohn Choir Of Pittsburgh & Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra)
“Muhly: Throughline” — Nico Muhly, conductor (San Francisco Symphony)
“Price: Symphonies Nos. 1 & 3” — Yannick Nézet-Séguin, conductor (Philadelphia Orchestra) – WINNER
“Strauss: Also Sprach Zarathustra; Scriabin: The Poem Of Ecstasy” — Thomas Dausgaard, conductor (Seattle Symphony Orchestra)
Best Opera Recording
“Bartók: Bluebeard’s Castle” — Susanna Mälkki, conductor; Mika Kares & Szilvia Vörös; Robert Suff, producer (Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra)
“Glass: Akhnaten” — Karen Kamensek, conductor; J’Nai Bridges, Anthony Roth Costanzo, Zachary James & Dísella Lárusdóttir; David Frost, producer (The Metropolitan Opera Orchestra; The Metropolitan Opera Chorus) – WINNER
“Janáček: Cunning Little Vixen” — Simon Rattle, conductor; Sophia Burgos, Lucy Crowe, Gerald Finley, Peter Hoare, Anna Lapkovskaja, Paulina Malefane, Jan Martinik & Hanno Müller-Brachmann; Andrew Cornall, producer (London Symphony Orchestra; London Symphony Chorus & LSO Discovery Voices)
“Little: Soldier Songs” — Corrado Rovaris, conductor; Johnathan McCullough; James Darrah & John Toia, producers (The Opera Philadelphia Orchestra)
“Poulenc: Dialogues Des Carmélites” — Yannick Nézet-Séguin, conductor; Karen Cargill, Isabel Leonard, Karita Mattila, Erin Morley & Adrianne Pieczonka; David Frost, producer (The Metropolitan Opera Orchestra; The Metropolitan Opera Chorus)
Best Choral Performance
“It’s A Long Way” — Matthew Guard, conductor (Jonas Budris, Carrie Cheron, Fiona Gillespie, Nathan Hodgson, Helen Karloski, Enrico Lagasca, Megan Roth, Alissa Ruth Suver & Dana Whiteside; Skylark Vocal Ensemble)
“Mahler: Symphony No. 8, ‘Symphony Of A Thousand'” — Gustavo Dudamel, conductor; Grant Gershon, Robert Istad, Fernando Malvar-Ruiz & Luke McEndarfer, chorus masters (Leah Crocetto, Mihoko Fujimura, Ryan McKinny, Erin Morley, Tamara Mumford, Simon O’Neill, Morris Robinson & Tamara Wilson; Los Angeles Philharmonic; Los Angeles Children’s Chorus, Los Angeles Master Chorale, National Children’s Chorus & Pacific Chorale) – WINNER
“Rising w/The Crossing” — Donald Nally, conductor (International Contemporary Ensemble & Quicksilver; The Crossing)
“Schnittke: Choir Concerto; Three Sacred Hymns; Pärt: Seven Magnificat-Antiphons” — Kaspars Putniņš, conductor; Heli Jürgenson, chorus master (Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir)
“Sheehan: Liturgy Of Saint John Chrysostom” — Benedict Sheehan, conductor (Michael Hawes, Timothy Parsons & Jason Thoms; The Saint Tikhon Choir)
“The Singing Guitar” — Craig Hella Johnson, conductor (Estelí Gomez; Austin Guitar Quartet, Douglas Harvey, Los Angeles Guitar Quartet & Texas Guitar Quartet; Conspirare)
Best Chamber Music/Small Ensemble Performance
“Adams, John Luther: Lines Made By Walking” — JACK Quartet
“Akiho: Seven Pillars” — Sandbox Percussion
“Archetypes” —Sérgio Assad, Clarice Assad & Third Coast Percussion
“Beethoven: Cello Sonatas – Hope Amid Tears” — Yo-Yo Ma & Emanuel Ax – WINNER
“Bruits” — Imani Winds
Best Classical Instrumental Solo
“Alone Together” — Jennifer Koh – WINNER
“An American Mosaic” —Simone Dinnerstein
“Bach: Sonatas & Partitas” — Augustin Hadelich
“Beethoven & Brahms: Violin Concertos” — Gil Shaham; Eric Jacobsen, conductor (The Knights)
“Mak Bach” — Mak Grgić
“Of Power” — Curtis Stewart
Best Classical Solo Vocal Album
Confessions — Laura Strickling; Joy Schreier, pianist
Dreams Of A New Day – Songs By Black Composers — Will Liverman; Paul Sánchez, pianist
Mythologies — Sangeeta Kaur & Hila Plitmann (Virginie D’Avezac De Castera, Lili Haydn, Wouter Kellerman, Nadeem Majdalany, Eru Matsumoto & Emilio D. Miler) – WINNER
Schubert: Winterreise — Joyce DiDonato; Yannick Nézet-Séguin, pianist
Unexpected Shadows — Jamie Barton; Jake Heggie, pianist (Matt Haimovitz)
Best Classical Compendium
American Originals – A New World, A New Canon — AGAVE & Reginald L. Mobley; Geoffrey Silver, producer
Berg: Violin Concerto; Seven Early Songs & Three Pieces For Orchestra — Michael Tilson Thomas, conductor; Jack Vad, producer
Cerrone: The Arching Path — Timo Andres & Ian Rosenbaum; Mike Tierney, producer
Plays — Chick Corea; Chick Corea & Birnie Kirsh, producers
Women Warriors – The Voices Of Change — Amy Andersson, conductor; Amy Andersson, Mark Mattson & Lolita Ritmanis, producers – WINNER
Best Contemporary Classical Composition
“Akiho: Seven Pillars” — Andy Akiho, composer (Sandbox Percussion)
“Andriessen: The Only One” — Louis Andriessen, composer (Esa-Pekka Salonen, Nora Fischer & Los Angeles Philharmonic)
“Assad, Clarice & Sérgio, Connors, Dillon, Martin & Skidmore: Archetypes” — Clarice Assad, Sérgio Assad, Sean Connors, Robert Dillon, Peter Martin & David Skidmore, composers (Sérgio Assad, Clarice Assad & Third Coast Percussion)
“Batiste: Movement 11′” — Jon Batiste, composer (Jon Batiste)
“Shaw: Narrow Sea” — Caroline Shaw, composer (Dawn Upshaw, Gilbert Kalish & Sō Percussion) – WINNER
MUSIC VIDEO/FILM
Best Music Video
“Shot In The Dark” — AC/DC; David Mallet, video director; Dione Orrom, video producer
“Freedom” — Jon Batiste; Alan Ferguson, video director; Alex P. Willson, video producer – WINNER
“I Get A Kick Out Of You” — Tony Bennett & Lady Gaga; Jennifer Lebeau, video director; Danny Bennett, Bobby Campbell & Jennifer Lebeau, video producers
“Peaches,” Justin Bieber Featuring Daniel Caesar & Giveon; Collin Tilley, video director
“Happier Than Ever” — Billie Eilish; Billie Eilish, video director; Michelle An, Chelsea Dodson & David Moore, video producers
“Montero (Call Me By Your Name)” — Lil Nas X; Lil Nas X & Tanu Muino, video directors; Frank Borin, Ivanna Borin, Marco De Molina & Saul Levitz, video producers
“Good 4 U” — Olivia Rodrigo; Petra Collins, video director; Christiana Divona, Marissa Ramirez & Tiffany Suh, video producers
Best Music Film
Inside, Bo Burnham, video director; Josh Senior, video producer (Bo Burnham)
David Byrne’s American Utopia, Spike Lee, video director; David Byrne & Spike Lee, video producers (David Byrne)
Happier Than Ever: A Love Letter To Los Angeles, Patrick Osborne & Robert Rodriguez, video directors (Billie Eilish)
Music, Money, Madness…Jimi Hendrix In Maui, John McDermott, video director; Janie Hendrix, John McDermott & George Scott, video producers (Jimi Hendrix)
Summer Of Soul, Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson, video director; David Dinerstein, Robert Fyvolent & Joseph Patel, video producers (Various Artists) – WINNER
His moment: Just a week after his awkward acceptance speech moment during the Oscars after the Chris Rock/Will Smith altercation Ahmir ‘Questlove’ Thompson accepted the trophy for Best Music Film on behalf of Summer Of Soul
During his acceptance speech he said: ‘Wow. Nothing can prepare me for this moment tonight. I just want to say thank you to my support system. The city of Las Vegas, my family, the women that raised me. That shaped me to become the man I am today.
‘My team, my incredible team, the women and men that shep shape everything that we got going on behind the scenes. Dave, Kendrick, Nyiah, Ant and many more, I can’t even, just thank you everybody. And it’s a dream.’
Music’s biggest night was kicked off with three incredible performances from Silk Sonic, Olivia Rodrigo, and J Balvin.
Silk Sonic – which is an act consisting of talented musicians Bruno Mars and Anderson Paak – kicked off the show wearing white and gold suits as they did hit 777.
Next came Olivia Rodrigo who hit the stage doing megahit Driver’s License as she won Best Pop Solo Performance for the track earlier in the night.
Music’s biggest night was kicked off with three incredible performances from Silk Sonic (pictured), Olivia Rodrigo, and J Balvin
Smooth: Silk Sonic – which is an act consisting of talented musicians Bruno Mars and Anderson Paak – kicked off the show wearing white and gold suits as they did hit 777
Rising star: Next came Olivia Rodrigo who hit the stage doing megahit Driver’s License
Wonder in white: She donned a white mini dress with fishnet stockings and black leather lace-up boots
Big night: She had already won Best Pop Solo Performance for the track earlier in the night
Opening up: Last was J Balvin who put on an energetic performance of In Da Getto
Just us: He was joined by the stunning Maria Becerra
Simply stunning: Maria donned a black crocodile skin two-piece number
Last was J Balvin who put on an energetic performance of In Da Getto as he was joined by the stunning Maria Becerra.
Just days after his tragic passing, Billie Eilish paid tribute to late Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins.
The 20-year-old singer took to the stage at the MGM Grand Garden Arena to perform her hit Happier Than Ever with brother Finneas on Sunday evening.
She hit the stage wearing a black t-shirt featuring an image of Hawkins as she performed her hit song.
Tribute: Just days after his tragic passing, Billie Eilish paid tribute to late Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins during her performance
Rain: As she performed her hit song on a scaffolding platform, rain fell from the MGM Grand Garden Arena as she finished the song strong
Tribute: While she didn’t mention Hawkins during the performance, she held out her shirt for the audience to see she was honoring the drummer
As she performed her hit song on a scaffolding platform, rain fell from the MGM Grand Garden Arena as she finished the song strong.
While she didn’t mention Hawkins during the performance, she held out her shirt for the audience to see she was honoring the drummer.
The most anticipated performance of the night surely came from worldwide pop sensations BTS as the Kpop act performed their smash hit Butter.
They looked effortlessly chic in black suits as they put on incredible choreography and hit all the notes for the chart-topping single.
Smooth: The most anticipated performance of the night surely came from worldwide pop sensations BTS as the Kpop act performed their smash hit Butter
Strutting their stuff: They looked effortlessly chic in black suits
Epic: They put on incredible choreography and hit all the notes for the chart-topping single
Kourtney Kardashian was positively radiating love for her fiancé Travis Barker on Sunday when she watched her rock out on the stage in Las Vegas.
The 42-year-old Keeping Up With The Kardashians star had a jubilant smile plastered on her face from her spot in the audience.
Although Travis, 46, wasn’t nominated for anything at this year’s ceremony, that didn’t seem to stop Kourtney from focusing all her attention on him.
She looked as if she was laughing with joy as she watched Travis pound away at his skins.
Too cute: Kourtney Kardashian, 42, was positively radiating love for her fiancé Travis Barker, 46, on Sunday when she watched her rock out on the Grammy Awards stage in Las Vegas. The drummer joined H.E.R. and Lenny Kravitz on stage
Over the moon: The Keeping Up With The Kardashians star didn’t mind letting down her cool pose as she clapped excitedly for the Blink-182 drummer
Supergroup: Travis was brought in to accompany H.E.R. and Lenny Kravitz as the performed Lenny’s classic track Are You Gonna Go My Way?
As usual, Travis performed shirtless, showing off his abundant tattoos
Suited up: H.E.R. sparkled thanks to her purple suit, and she wore her long dark hair down her back in thicks waves
Ready to rock: She was rocking out on a classic silver-and-white Fender Stratocaster, while Lenny was playing what appeared to be a Gibson Flying V guitar. The two stepped down a set of stairs as they continued to shred with dueling licks
Multiple songs: Just before Travis and Lenny joined her, H.E.R. fronted her own performance with Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis of Damage
The Keeping Up With The Kardashians star didn’t mind letting down her cool pose as she clapped excitedly for the Blink-182 drummer.
Travis was brought in to accompany H.E.R. and Lenny Kravitz as the performed Lenny’s classic track Are You Gonna Go My Way?.
Justin Bieber took the show in more of a pop direction when he performed his single Peaches, with assistance from Giveon and Daniel Caesar.
Hitmaker: Justin Bieber took the show in more of a pop direction when he performed his single Peaches
The Sorry singer briefly played piano on the track, before switching to vocals only. He wore lustrous black pants on stage, which he dressed down with a black hoodie and a backward baseball cap
Backup: He was joined by Giveon (L) and Daniel Caesar
The Sorry singer briefly played piano on the track, before switching to vocals only.
Although she’s best known for her pop music — and lately her acclaimed acting — Lady Gaga showed off her versatility as a jazz singer at the Grammys.
Her regular duet partner Tony Bennett appeared frail in a short but sweet video to introduce her just before she took to the stage, though he wasn’t able to join her, as he continues to struggle with his Alzheimer’s diagnosis.
Before the broadcast began, the duo won Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album.
Gaga performed a medley of two standards, Love For Sale and Do I Love You, while photos of her and Tony together were projected on the back wall.
New light: Although she’s best known for her pop music — and lately her acclaimed acting — Lady Gaga showed off her versatility as a jazz singer at the Grammys
Missing him: Her regular duet partner Tony Bennett appeared frail in a short but sweet video to introduce her just before she took to the stage, though he wasn’t able to join her, as he continues to struggle with his Alzheimer’s diagnosis
Love on the brain: Gaga performed a medley of two standards, Love For Sale and Do I Love You, while photos of her and Tony together were projected on the back wall
On her own: ‘I love you, Tony, I miss you,’ she said emotionally at the end of the performance as she sat on the stage’s steps
‘I love you, Tony, I miss you,’ she said emotionally at the end of the performance as she sat on the stage’s steps
He wore lustrous black pants on stage, which he dressed down with a black hoodie and a backward baseball cap.
Foo Fighters led the early winners announced ahead of the televised portion of the event as they earned three before the televised portion of the event just a week after the tragic death of their drummer Taylor Hawkins.
The American rock band hailing from Seattle, Washington were not in attendance at the event but did receive Best Rock Album, Best Rock Song, and Best Rock Performance as they swept the categories for the genre.
Hawkins was found dead aged 50 in a hotel room in the north of Bogota, Colombia where the band were due to play at a festival on Friday, March 25. Colombian police say his death may be drug-related.
Man of the hour: Comedian Trevor Noah is hosted the event, which is being televised and streamed live from the Sin City venue
The three wins on Sunday night bring the band to a whopping 13 Grammy Awards won throughout their 28 year career.
Foo Fighters were honored in the Best Rock Album category for Medicine At Midnight as they won over Power Up – AC/DC, Capitol Cuts – Live From Studio A – Black Pumas, No One Sings Like You Anymore Vol. 1 – Chris Cornell , and McCartney III – Paul McCartney.
They also earned Best Rock Song for Waiting On A War beating out All My Favorite Songs – Weezer, The Bandit – Kings Of Leon, Distance – Mammoth WVH, and Find My Way – Paul McCartney.
Talented: Foo Fighters (seen in September 2007) led the early winners at the Grammy Awards as they earned three before the televised portion of the event just a week after the tragic death of their drummer Taylor Hawkins
Tragedy: Hawkins was found dead aged 50 in a hotel room in the north of Bogota, Colombia where the band were due to play at a festival on Friday, March 25 (Seen February 26 in Tempe, Arizona). Colombian police say his death may be drug-related
Lastly they earned Best Rock Performance for Making A Fire beating out Shot In The Dark – AC/DC, Know You Better (Live From Capitol Studio A) – Black Pumas, Nothing Compares 2 U – Chris Cornell, and Ohms – Deftones.
The band were also originally scheduled to perform at the event but Taylor’s bandmates – Dave Grohl, Pat Smear, Nate Mendel, Rami Jaffee and Chris Schiflett – opted to skip the performance.
Taylor died on March 25 from a reported ‘cardiovascular collapse;’ he was on tour with the band in Colombia.
Legends: The American rock band (seen in October 2021) hailing from Seattle, Washington were not in attendance at the event but did receive Best Rock Album, Best Rock Song, and Best Rock Performance as they swept the categories for the genre
Forensic experts are said to have discovered it weighed ‘at least 600 grams’, double the average of 300 to 350 grams, during an examination following his shocking death.
Investigators have concluded the 50-year-old ‘suffered cardiovascular collapse’ after binging on a cocktail of drugs, respected Colombian news magazine Semana reported.
The drummer died in a hotel room in the north of Colombia’s capital of Bogota.
A toxicology report carried out revealed traces of 10 different drugs in his urine, including opioids, THC, tricyclic antidepressants and benzodiazepines, according to the Attorney General’s Office of Colombia, who shared the statement on Saturday via Twitter (translated from Spanish).
Shocking: Colombia’s Attorney General’s office (AGO) has already confirmed an initial autopsy carried out on Saturday revealed traces of 10 different drugs in Hawkins’ urine, including opioids which can range from heroin to fentanyl and morphine
Well-known Colombian journalist Luis Carlos Velez, the Bogota-based director of radio station FM, claimed that a police officer who entered Hawkins’ room at the Four Seasons Hotel Casa Medina had told prosecutors he saw a ‘cocaine-like’ white powder.
However, the AGO did not mention cocaine in its post-autopsy statement.
On Friday night, Taylor began complaining of chest pains prior to the band’s headline performance at the Estereo Picnic Festival in Bogota.
His condition subsequently deteriorated and efforts to revive him by a private doctor and city emergency responders failed, according to the city’s health secretary.
‘The health professional who attended the emergency indicated that they performed the respective resuscitation maneuvers. However, there was no response and the patient was declared deceased,’ the statement from the city’s health secretary read.
Prior to his death, the band was touring South America, performing at Lollapalooza Argentina in Buenos Aires on Sunday, March 20 – Taylor’s last performance before his passing.
On Friday, the Foo Fighters were supposed to perform at the Festival Estereo Picnic in Bogota, but that was canceled just before the announcement of his death.
Icon: Joni Mitchell was another artist who was recognized before the event as she hit the podium to accept Best Historical Album for Joni Mitchell Archives, Vol. 1: The Early Years (1963-1967)
Blonde ambition: Carrie Underwood earned Best Gospel Roots Album for My Savior before her performance later on in the night
Purple reign: H.E.R. was the winner of the Best Traditional R&B Performance Award for Fight For You
They were also set to play at Lollapalooza in Sao Paulo, Brazil on Sunday, March 27 but canceled it following his death two days prior.
‘The Foo Fighters family is devastated by the tragic and untimely loss of our beloved Taylor Hawkins. His musical spirit and infectious laughter will live on with all of us forever. Our hearts go out to his wife, children and family, and we ask that their privacy be treated with the utmost respect in this unimaginable difficult time,’ their statement on Friday via Twitter read, confirming his death.
Joni Mitchell was another artist who was recognized before the event as she hit the podium to accept Best Historical Album for Joni Mitchell Archives, Vol. 1: The Early Years (1963-1967).
Carrie Underwood earned Best Gospel Roots Album for My Savior before her performance later on in the night.
Just a week after his awkward acceptance speech moment during the Oscars after the Chris Rock/Will Smith altercation Ahmir ‘Questlove’ Thompson accepted the trophy for Best Music Film on behalf of Summer Of Soul.
The 64th Annual Grammy Awards ceremony took place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
Comedian Trevor Noah hosted the event, which was televised and streamed live from the Sin City venue.
Music’s biggest night recognizes the best recordings, compositions, and artists of the eligibility year, which runs from September 1, 2020, to September 30, 2021.
His moment: Just a week after his awkward acceptance speech moment during the Oscars after the Chris Rock/Will Smith altercation Ahmir ‘Questlove’ Thompson accepted the trophy for Best Music Film on behalf of Summer Of Soul
Flying solo: Jack Antonoff accepted the Producer, Non-Classical of the Year
Peace: Jack threw up the peace sign as he posed with his new trophy in the press room
Going green: Jennifer Koh accepted the Best Classical Instrumental Solo Album for Alone Together
Golden: Aubrey Johnson, the niece of Lyle Mays, is seen accepting on his behalf the award for Best Instrumental Composition for Eberhard
Winner: Taylor Eigsti accepted the Best Contemporary Instrumental Album award for Tree Falls
Singing their hearts out: Mon Laferte (left) and Ledisi (right)were two performers who hit the staged before the televised portion of the event
The Grammys were initially set to take place on Jan. 31 in Los Angeles, but got pushed due to the rapid spread of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus.
‘Given the uncertainty surrounding the Omicron variant, holding the show on January 31 simply contains too many risks,’ CBS and the Recording Academy said.
Harvey Mason Jr., CEO of the Recording Academy, confirmed later in January that it would be moving to Las Vegas.
Represent: Bernie Kirsh accepted on behalf of Chick Corea the award for Best Improvised Zazz Solo for Humpty Dumpty
Honoring a legend: Ricky Riccardi accepted the award for Best Album Note for The Complete Louis Armstrong Columbia And RCA Victor Studio Sessions 1946-1966
Horns up! John Petrucci, of Dream Theater, accepted the Best Metal Performance Award for The Alien
Blinged out: Lucky Daye posed in the press room with his Grammy for Best Progressive R&B Album for Table For Two
Pretty in pink: St. Vincent earned the Grammy for Best Alternative Music Album for Daddy’s Home as she proudly showed off her new hardware
‘We are excited to take the GRAMMYs to Las Vegas for the very first time, and to put on a world-class show,’ he said.
‘From the moment we announced the postponement of the original show date, we have been inundated with heartfelt messages of support and solidarity from the artist community.’
‘We are humbled by their generosity and grateful for their unwavering commitment to the GRAMMY Awards and the Academy’s mission.’
Star power: Although it wasn’t exactly a family event, Chrissy Teigen turned it into one when she and her husband John Legend brought along their adorable children Luna, five, and Miles, three.
Pretty in pink: The model added some extra color with her puffy pink feathered sleeves and her dangling pink jeweled earrings, along with her gold open-toe heels. Chrissy’s daughter Luna gave her mother a run for her money with a gold and pale pink dress decorated with zigzagging silver sequins
Stunner: Chrissy’s beaded dress highlighted her cleavage with its plunging neckline and featured a crescent cutout over her toned tummy
Low key: Justin Bieber looked downright casual in a white tank top that showed off his numerous tattoos. He stopped to pose with singer Leon Bridges, who wore a white tuxedo with a satin shirt, and producer Andrew Watt, who wore a black pinstripe suit with butterfly pins and a black satin shirt
Dropping in: By contrast, Hailey Bieber was stunning in a white off-the-shoulder dress. She got a laugh out of Billie Eilish and her brother and collaborator Finneas as she dropped in from behind
Too big: Back at Justin and Hailey’s table, the Sorry singer dressed down by removing his oversize charcoal pinstripe blazer, which swallowed up his frame
Singers: Back at Billie and Finneas’ table, the brother–sister duo got a visit from Halsey, who looked chic in her off-the-shoulder outfit and her tilted wide-brimmed hat
Iconoclastic: Halsey highlighted her old-school hat and striking ensemble, which married goth style with classic glamour
Contrast: Finneas looked dapper in a gray silk three-piece suit with peaked lapels, while Billie was swallowed up in an ungainly black dress
Regardless the stars were out in force inside the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas as they celebrated music’s biggest night.
Although it wasn’t exactly a family event, Chrissy Teigen turned it into one when she and her husband John Legend brought along their adorable children Luna, five, and Miles, three.
It was also a night of rubbing elbows, as stars like Justin and Hailey Bieber caught up with Billie Eilish and her brother Finneas, while Lady Gaga chatted with country star Keith Urban.
New pals: Keith Urban skipped the Grammys red carpet, but he was out in force inside the venue. The country superstar wore a black pinstripe three-piece suit with a shirt as he posed for a photo with Lady Gaga
Stunner: The pop star–turned–jazz singer leaned into classic glamour with her black dress, which featured a single shoulder strap. She paired the sleeveless item with a long white satin train that was spread out dramatically from her chair. Gaga wore a thick gold chain covered in diamonds, and she wore her blond hair styled up in delicate waves
Trio: Keith was also spotted posing by the stage with fellow country performer Kelsea Ballerini. Marvel star Anthony Mackie was unmissable in a gold patterned blazer with black patterned pants and loafers
Glamorous: Kelsea looked lovely in a black off-the-shoulder dress with a thick white sequin-covered bow over her hips
Legs for days: Her dress featured a high slit to showcase her toned legs and black open-toe heels
Destination table: looked lovely in a black off-the-shoulder dress with a thick white sequin-covered bow over her hips
Leading ladies: Cynthia shimmered in a metallic silver dress with puffy ruched sleeves, and she wore her close-cropped hair dyed to match her ensemble
Intricate: Cynthia’s dress had a gray leather belt around her midriff, and beaded floral designs over her chest
Contrast: Back at her own table, Cynthia was spending time with her friend, Master Of None star Lena Waithe. Lena, who has been rumored to be dating Cynthia in recent years, wore a black-and-red checkered blazer with a black turtleneck and a thick silver chain around her throat
New friends: The two pals looked as if they were having a great time while posing by the stage with presenter Billy Porter, who had all eyes on him in a ruffled sheer pink bodysuit, and rapper Lil Nas X, who had a shining gold breastplate on over a black suit
Loved-up: Billy showed off a winning smile and some purple lip stick back at his table with his husband Adam Porter-Smith, who wore a black textured coat with shawl lapels
On-stage stars: Two of the evening’s performers for a Stephen Sondheim–themed memorial video were seated together. Dear Evan Hansen star Ben Platt sported a thick beard and wore a black tux with a ruffled gray shirt as he beamed ear-to-ear with West Side Story star Rachel Zegler, who rocked a gray off-the-shoulder dress
Odd couple: Country singer Carrie Underwood was a surprising person to be sitting at Jared Leto’s table. The country superstar flashed a winning smile while wearing a black off-the-shoulder gown covered in silver polka dots
Rock star: The 30 Seconds to Mars singer flashed a thumbs up while wearing a fishnet shirt covered in charcoal floral designs, and he sported a shaggy beard and long hair that framed his chunky sunglasses
Chrissy was looking glamorous at her table after changing out of her opulent pink gown.
She opted instead for a slimmer sparkling gold off-the-shoulder dress that glowed in the darkened room.
The model added some extra color with her puffy pink feathered sleeves and her dangling pink jeweled earrings, along with her gold open-toe heels.
Wow: Gaga exuded old Hollywood glamour in a black and white one-shoulder number, adding a statement diamond necklace and pulled back tresses. She is wearing Armani Prive
Old Hollywood glam: The artist looked incredible in her two tone frock
Look of love: Chrissy stood out in a hot pink number while posing with husband John Legend. She is wearing Nicole + Felicia Couture
Star: The dress had a ruffled neckline as well as one along the middle section of the skirt
Details: The model/author added diamond chandelier earrings with her hair in a bun
Striking: The 19-year-old singer wowed in a black and purple low-cut gown with gloves, adding a bold necklace. She is wearing custom Vivienne Westwood
A vision: Saweetie looked lovely in a hot pink low-cut bra top with a matching high waisted ball skirt, adding shoulder-high gloves. She is wearing Valentino
Gorgeous: The rapper paired the eye-catching look with a ribbon-style diamond necklace and a bracelet, adding delicate studded earrings
Before the event the biggest stars in the music world descended upon Sin City.
Hitting the high style notes were Lady Gaga, John Legend’s wife Chrissy Teigen, Olivia Rodrigo and rapper Saweetie, as they turned heads on the red carpet in Sin City.
Gaga, 36, exuded old Hollywood glamour in a black and white one-shoulder Armani Prive number, adding a statement diamond necklace and pulled back tresses.
Gaga exuded old Hollywood glamour in a black and white one-shoulder Armani Prive number, adding a statement diamond necklace and pulled back tresses.
Kiss kiss: They smooched on the carpet as well
Legend: Kourtney Kardashian and fiance Travis Barker also showed off major PDA on the red carpet. She is wearing Et Ochs jumpsuit and Travis is in a Givenchy suit with a Raf Simons coat and Tiffany & Co. jewelry
Kiss: Kourtney, 42, donned low-cut cut-out jumpsuit in black, paired with sheer black gloves; she sported extensions her sleek ponytail
Vibes: Dua Lipa sported long blonde tresses with a belted black lace gown. She is wearing Versace
Vibes: Dua Lipa sported long blonde tresses with a belted black lace gown. She is wearing Versace
Date night: Avril shared a kiss with her boyfriend, Mod Sun. She is wearing custom Moi Moi Paris
Couple: Lily Aldridge and Caleb Followill pictured
Date night: Zalia and Ty Dolla $ign (L) and Jessica Ledon and David Guetta (R) pictured
Stunning: Kelsea Ballerini (L) and Dreezy (R) flashed their legs in their thigh-slit number. Kelsea is wearing RaisaVanessa
In love: Addison posed with her boyfriend Omer Fedi
Duo: Australian artist The Kid Laroi rocked bright hair as he posed on the red carpet with girlfriend Katarina Deme; J Balvin arrived with partner Valentina Ferrer, who chose an ombre frock
Chrissy arrived with husband John Legend, opting to wear a bold pink frock with a voluminous skirt and statement neckline. She is wearing Nicole + Felicia Couture dress.
The dress had a ruffled neckline as well as one along the middle section of the skirt; the model/author added diamond chandelier earrings with her hair in a bun.
Olivia, 19, wowed in a black and purple low-cut custom Vivienne Westwood Couture gown with gloves, adding a bold necklace. She is wearing custom Vivienne Westwood.
Lovebirds: Carrie with husband Mike Fisher arriving to the Grammys
Breathtaking: Carrie Underwood looked absolutely stunning in an orange ombre gown with cascading tresses. She is wearing Dolce & Gabbana
Eye-catching: Mickey Guyton donned a fringed ombre number
Bold: Megan Thee Stallion donned a zebra and leopard print number while Maren Morris stunned in a snakeskin plunging frock and matching heels
Sparkle: Cynthia Erivo and H.E.R. chose silver accented numbers. H.E.R. is wearing Dundas
Dazzling: Chloe Bailey chose a silver sequin gown with a matching cape. She is wearing Valentino
Lovely: Rachel Zegler wowed in a gray ruched frock that had a unique roped design. She is wearing Christian Dior Haute Couture
Va va voom: Doja Cat wowed in a sheer baby blue dress featuring a bodysuit beneath; the artist rocked icy blonde hair in a futuristic hair style. She is wearing Atelier Versace
Amazing: Tinashe (L) donned a soft pink number while St. Vincent chose pink sequin look by Gucci and Billy Porter donned hot pink
Jewel toned: Yola chose a dark purple dress featuring a furry hemline
Unique: Tayla Parx chose an interesting look for the red carpet
Legacy: Chris Cornell’s widow Vicky Cornell with their children Toni, 17, and Christopher, 16; the Soundgarden and Audioslave frontman died by suicide in Marcy 2017 at age 52
Saweetie looked lovely in a hot pink low-cut bra top with a matching high waisted ball skirt, adding shoulder-high gloves.
The rapper paired the eye-catching Valentino look with a ribbon-style diamond necklace and a bracelet, adding delicate studded earrings.
Saweetie paired her short silver hair with smokey eye makeup and nude lipstick for a stunning red carpet look.
Family first: Wolfgang Van Halen, who is the son of the late Eddie Van Halen, posed with his mom Valerie Bertinelli and his girlfriend Andraia Allsop
Good looking: Lenny Kravitz looked incredible in leather bottoms with a silver vest
Handsome: Trevor Noah chose a Gucci blazer and trousers
Dapper: Jared Leto (L) and Jon Batiste (R) rocked bold looks
Dapper: Nas donned a black suit with a diamond necklace
