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Zelensky's address and the triumph of John Batista: how the Grammy ceremony went

The President of Ukraine addressed the participants of the 3th Annual Grammy Music Awards on April 64 with a pre-recorded video message and called for support for Ukraine, reports Voice of America.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky compared Russia's invasion to a deadly silence that threatens to destroy the dreams of the Ukrainian people and the lives of children. “Our musicians today wear bulletproof vests instead of tuxedos. They sing for the wounded in the hospitals - even for those who cannot hear, he said in English. “But the music will still break through to them.”

Prior to the awards ceremony, the Recording Academy, together with its partner Global Citizen, ran a social media fundraising campaign for Ukraine called "Stand Up for Ukraine".

“Fill the silence with your music. Fill it out today to tell our story. Tell the truth about the war on your social networks, on TV, support us in any way possible: in any way - just not silence. And then peace will come to all our cities,” Zelensky said.

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After the message of the President of Ukraine, musician John Legend performed the song "Free" along with Ukrainian singers Suzanna Iglidan, Mika Newton and poetess Lyubov Yakymchuk, while footage of the war was broadcast on the screens behind them.

Winners

Jazz musician John Batiste was one of the main winners of the evening: he received the main award "Album of the Year" for his record "We Are", as well as four other awards, including "best soundtrack" for the animated film "Soul" along with Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross. John won five awards for the night and became the first black artist in 14 years to win Album of the Year.

The duet Silk Sonic won awards in four categories, including for the song of the year - Leave The Door Open was recognized as the best composition, reports Spletnik.

Best New Artist was 19-year-old Olivia Rodrigo, who also won a Grammy for best pop performance for "Drivers License" and a pop vocal album for "Sour", beating her main rival Billie Eilish. Billie Eilish has lost in all six Grammy nominations in which she was presented. Best Traditional Pop Album was awarded to Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett with their Love For Sale. NewzMuz.

The Grammy Award for Best Soundtrack also went to the TV series The Queen's Move. And the best musical film was the documentary "Summer of Soul".

The Silk Sonic project of Bruno Mars and Anderson Pak opened the ceremony, and then took the stage three more times for prizes, including best recording and song of the year "Leave the Door Open". The musicians won in all four nominations in which they were presented, including "Record of the Year".

The single "Kiss Me More" by Doja Cat and SZA (Doja Cat was nominated for eight awards but received only one) won the Best Duo Performance award, while Foo Fighters' "Making a Fire" won the Best Rock Performance award. The band also won Best Rock Song "Waiting on a War" and Best Rock Album "Medicine at Midnight".

Tyler, the Creator won Best Rap Album for "Call Me If You Get Lost." Kanye West, who was not invited to the show due to his social media scandals, won two awards: his collaboration with Jay-Z "Jail" won Best Rap Song. Bad Bunny - Best Urban Album for "El Último Tour Del Mundo", Rüfüs Du Sol - Best Dance/Electronic Recording for "Alive", Chris Stapleton - Best Country Solo Performance for "You Should Should Should Leave" and Best country album "Starting Over".

Kanye West took home the awards for Best Melodic Rap Performance for Hurricane and Best Rap Song for Jail.

Justin Bieber was left without awards. The artist performed his hit Peaches during the Grammy 2022 ceremony.

The legendary Joni Mitchell was awarded a Grammy for Best Historical Album for Joni Mitchell Archives, Vol. 1: The Early Years (1963-1967),” and the late Chick Corea won two awards: Best Improvised Jazz Solo and Best Latin Jazz Album for “Mirror Mirror” with Eliane Elias and Chucho Valdez. Producer of the Year went to Jack Antonoff.

Highlights of the award

This year's Grammy Awards followed new rules - unlike previous ceremonies, this year the winners in the most prestigious categories were chosen by the members of the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences themselves.

Previously, performers in these categories were selected by “secret” committees consisting of 15 to 30 industry representatives. They worked since 1989, but last year they decided to cancel them.

Not all viewers were satisfied with the choice of winners. The ceremony was traditionally performed by the Korean group BTS. Her performance was one of the brightest, but the team did not receive the coveted award. This made the fans very angry - on social networks, BTS fans accused the organizers of inviting the group every year for the sake of ratings, but not rewarding.

Billie Eilish dedicated her performance to Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins, who passed away at the end of March. The singer took to the stage in a T-shirt with his portrait

Kanye West did not attend the Grammys this year, although he received two awards. Organizers banned him to speak at this year's awards due to his "ambiguous online behavior." The reason was racial insults directed at award presenter Trevor Noah, which the rapper allowed himself on Instagram.

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Rapper Lil Nas, who did not receive an award in any of the five categories, found a way to attract attention. Netizens criticized his provocative performance, during which the musician made obscene gestures with a microphone. The audience agreed that at an event of such a level as the Grammys, such behavior on stage is unacceptable.

During the show, singer Dua Lipa and Megan Thee Stallion (with the help of Donatella Versace as both girls were in Versace) reprized the iconic scene from the 1998 MTV VMAs when Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey took to the stage in identical looks and tore the hems off their dresses.

Full list of winners

  • Song of the Year - Sil Sonic, Leave The Door Open
  • Best Pop Solo Performance - Olivia Rodrigo, Drivers License
  • Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album - Tony Bennett & Lady Gaga, Love For Sale
  • Best Pop Vocal Album - Olivia Rodrigo, Sour
  • Best Rock Performance - Foo Fighters, Making A Fire
  • Best Rock Song - Foo Fighters, Waiting On A War
  • Best Rock Album: Foo Fighters, Medicine At Midnight
  • Best Alternative Album - St. Vincent, Daddy's Home
  • Best Dance/Electronic Recording - Rufus Du Sol, Alive
  • Best Dance/Electronic Album - Black Coffee, Subconsciously
  • Best R&B Performance - Silk Sonic, Leave The Door Open, Jazmine Sullivan, Pick Up Your Feelings
  • Best Traditional R&B Performance - HER, Fight For You
  • Best R&B Song - Silk Sonic, Leave The Door Open
  • Best R&B Album - Jazmine Sullivan, Heaux Tales
  • Best Rap Performance - Baby Keem feat. Kendrick Lamar
  • Best Melodic Rap Performance - Kanye West feat. The Weeknd & Lil Baby, Hurricane
  • Best Rap Song - Kanye West feat. Jay-Z Jail
  • Best Rap Album - Tyler, The Creator, Call Me If You Get Lost
  • Best Urban Album - Bad Bunny, El Ultimo Tour Del Mundo
  • Best Latin Pop Album - Alex Cuba, Mendo
  • Best Immersive Audio Album - Alicia Keys, Alicia
  • Best Compilation Soundtrack Album for Visual Media - Andra Day, The United States Vs. Billie Holiday
  • Best Visual Media Soundtrack - Jon Batiste, Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross, Soul, Carlos Rafael Rivera, The Queen's Gambit
  • Best Music Film - Summer Of Soul

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