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The long-postponed 2022 Grammy Awards aired on Sunday, and singer-songwriter John Battist, duo Silk Sonic and newcomer Olivia Rodrigo took home the top awards of the night.
Bruno Mars and Anderson of Silk Sonic. Attend the 64th Annual Grammy Awards at the MGM Grand Garden , [+]
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Batiste was the most nominated artist of the year, receiving 11 awards, and won five, including Album of the Year and Silk Sonic—Bruno Mars and Anderson. Pakistan won four houses.
The cast included Batiste, Silk Sonic, Lil Nas X and Jack Harlow, Olivia Rodrigo, BTS, John Legend and a special tribute to Stephen Sondheim.
Originally scheduled for January 30, the show was pushed to April amid the Omicron boom and relocated from Los Angeles to Las Vegas, the first time the show took place in the city.
Comedian Trevor Noah hosted for the second year in a row.
View the full list of nominees and winners Here,
Nominees
Record of the Year: “I Still Have Faith in You,” ABBA, “Freedom,” John Batiste, “I Get a Kick Out of You,” Lady Gaga & Tony Bennett, “Peaches,” Justin Bieber feat. Daniel Caesar & Givone, “Right On Time,” Brandi Carlyle, “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, Winner: “Leave the Door Open,” Silk Sonic
Album of the Year: Winner: it is usJohn Batiste, love for SaleTony Bennett and Lady Gaga, Justice (Triple Chuck Deluxe)Justin Biber, Planet Her (Deluxe)doja cat, happier than everbillie eilish, in the back of my mindHis, Monterolil nas x, TartOlivia Rodrigo, EvermoreTaylor Swift, dondaKanye West
Song of the Year: “Bad Habits,” Ed Sheeran, “A Beautiful Noise,” Alicia Keys and Brandi Carlyle, “Driver’s License,” Olivia Rodrigo, “Fight for You,” HER, “Happier Than Ever,” Billie Eilish, “Kiss Me More, “Doja cat feat. SZA, Winner: “Leave the Door Open,” Silk Sonic, “Montero (Call Me By Your Name),,” Lil Nas X, “Peaches,” Justin Bieber feat. Daniel Caesar and Givone, “Right on Time,” Brandi Carlile
Best New Artist: Aarook Aftab, Jimmy Allen, Baby Kim, Phineas, Glass Animals, Japanese Breakfast, The Kid Laroi, Arlo Parks, Winner: Olivia Rodrigosweetie
Best Pop Solo Performance: “Anyone,” Justin Bieber, “Right On Time,” Brandi Carlyle, “Happier Than Ever,” Billie Eilish, “Position,” Ariana Grande, Winner: “Driver’s License,” Olivia Rodrigo
Best Pop Duo/Group Performance: “I Get a Kick Out of You,” Lady Gaga & Tony Bennett, “Lonely,” Justin Bieber & Benny Blanco, “Butter,” BTS, “Higher Power,” Coldplay, WINNER: “Kiss Me More,” Doja Cat feat. SZA
Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album: the winner: love for SaleTony Bennett and Lady Gaga,Til We Meet Again (Live)Norah Jones, A Tori Kelly ChristmasTori Kelly, Ladysie Nina Singsladysy, this is lifeWillie Nelson, a holly dolly christmasdolly parton
Best Pop Vocal Album: Justice (Triple Chuck Deluxe)Justin Biber, Planet Her (Deluxe)doja cat, happier than everbillie eilish, ConditionsAriana Grande, the winner: TartOlivia Rodrigo
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With 3 Grammy nominations this year, Jay-Z has become the most nominated artist of all time with 83 awards. Rapper Drake requests to shake his two heads certified boyfriend boy be withdrawn according to Diversity. Marilyn Manson, who has been accused of sexual harassment, was nominated as a writer for her contribution to Kanye West’s album donda and his song “Jail”, but his name was dropped from the nomination without explanation. West was supposed to perform, but was recently removed from the show, following erratic online behavior targeting his estranged wife Kim Kardashian and Noah, according to Diversity,
Further reading
Ukraine’s President Zelensky Calls for Support and Peace at Grammy Awards (Forbes)
Kanye West reportedly barred from performing at Grammys ‘about online behavior’ (Forbes)
2022 Grammy Awards in Las Vegas Rescheduled to April 3 (Forbes)
John Batiste, Justin Bieber Lead 2022 Grammy NominationsS (Forbes)
2022 Grammy Awards postponed due to Omicron variant concerns (Forbes)
Jay-Z becomes most Grammy-nominated artist of all time (Forbes)
Drake mysteriously rejected 2022 Grammy nomination for ‘Certified Boyfriend’ (Forbes)
Marilyn Manson—amidst sexual abuse investigation—loses Grammy nomination for unknown reason (Forbes)
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