This year’s Grammy Awards took place in Las Vegas at the MGM Grand Garden Arena for the first time, and amped up the performances, fanfare, and occupancy, after the pandemic scale down in the past year. Marking its 64th year, the Grammys were entertaining and impactful, without the drama that latest live tv showings have offered (we’re looking at you, Oscars).
Grammy Highlights
As expected, the live performances were the main draw of the music focused event. Billie Eilish and Olivia Rodrigo sang their hearts out on their respective, lovelorn tracks, BTS represented for the K pop legions, and Lady Gaga embraced her theatrical techniques.
In a recording, Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky made a solemn plea for peace was a moving segment providing stark contrast to the upbeat live performances. “The war. What is more opposite to music?” He said gravely.
The awards acceptance speeches were as heartfelt as ever, with a touch of realness. Most noteworthy in Doja Cat’s hurried appearance to the stage.
2022 Grammy Winners
Record of the Year
“Leave The Door Open” – Silk Sonic
Song of the Year
“Leave The Door Open” – Silk Sonic
Album of the Year
“We Are” – Jon Batiste
Best New Artist
Olivia Rodrigo
Best Pop Solo Performance
“Drivers License” – Olivia Rodrigo
Best Pop Duo or Group Performance
“Kiss Me More” – Doja Cat feat. SZA
Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album
“Love for Sale” – Tony Bennett & Lady Gaga
Best Pop Vocal Album
“Sour” – Olivia Rodrigo
Best Dance Recording
“Alive” – Rüfüs Du Sol
Best Rap Album
“Call Me If You Get Lost – Tyler, the Creator
Best Rap Performance
“Family Ties” – Baby Keem, Kendrick Lamar
Best Rap Song
“Jail” – Kanye West, Jay-Z
Best Latin Pop Album
“Mendó” – Alex Cuba
Best Musica Urbana Album
“El Último Tour Del Mundo” – Bad Bunny
Best American Roots Performance
“Cry” – Jon Batiste
Best R&B Performance
“Leave The Door Open” – Silk Sonic (tie)
“Pick Up Your Feelings” – Jazmine Sullivan (tie)
Best R&B Song
“Leave The Door Open” – Silk Sonic
Best R&B Album
“Heaux Tales” – Jazmine Sullivan
Best Country Solo Performance
“You Should Probably Leave” – Chris Stapleton
Best Country Duo or Group Performance
“Younger Me” – Brothers Osborne
Best Country Song
“Cold” – Chris Stapleton
Best Country Album
“Starting Over” – Chris Stapleton
Best Rock Performance
“Making a Fire” – Foo Fighters
Best Rock Song
“Waiting on a War” – Foo Fighters
Best Rock Album
“Medicine at Midnight” – Foo Fighters
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