Beyoncé is making Grammy history. She won four awards at this 65th ceremony, a total of 32 during her career, while the ceremony held in Los Angeles was still not over. If the American artist has become the most crowned artist of all time at the Grammy Awards, the supreme prize for best album has still eluded him.
With four new gramophones, including the best R&B song for “Cuff it”, or the best dance/electronic album with “Renaissance”, the one we nicknamed Queen B will leave with her arms full and she will have to make room on his shelf to display the 32 awards of his entire career, an absolute record – one more than conductor Georg Solti, holder of the previous record.
“I try not to be too moved”, she launched, thanking in turn her parents, her “magnificent husband” Jay-Z, her “three beautiful children”, as well as “the queer community” which always supported her.
Harry Styles wins the Grammy for album of the year
British singer Harry Styles won the best album of the year award at the Grammy Awards on Sunday, a surprise victory over the big favorites: Beyoncé and Adele. The pop sensation won this award thanks to “Harry’s House”, his third opus. A disc where synthesizers and soft acoustics are accompanied by very personal lyrics, to make it the most intimate album of the British star.
Its exit allowed the former member of the boy band One Direction to access the status of star appreciated by the greatest number. “It doesn’t happen that often to people like me and it’s so cool,” the singer said onstage at the 65th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles.
The album poses as a sonic equivalent of a warm California followingnoon by the pool, while showcasing the Brit’s songwriting talents. But this opus didn’t necessarily seem destined to take home the top accolade of the Grammy Awards, as it was up once morest blockbusters from the titans of pop.
Samara Joy, the revelation of the year
American jazz singer Samara Joy has won the Grammy Award for Newcomer of the Year. This 23-year-old African-American from the Bronx, New York, triumphed over Brazilian pop-star Anitta, Franco-American duo DOMi & JD Beck and Italian rockers Maneskin. Impressed by her voice, critics compare her to Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Sarah Vaughan or Nina Simone.
On the Los Angeles stage, she paid tribute to her family and to all the artists present in the room, “sources of inspiration.” “I sang all my life,” said Samara Joy, to applause. Samara Joy also won the grammy for best sung jazz album for her 2nd opus “Linger Awhile.”
The revenge of Lizzo
American singer Lizzo also edged out big favorites Beyoncé and Adele to win Best Recording of the Year at the Grammy Awards with her song “About Damn Time.” This interpretation award has a taste of revenge for the singer. In 2020, she was widely expected to be the big winner, but ultimately had to bow to pop phenomenon Billie Eilish.
On stage, in tears, she paid tribute to Prince who died in 2016, but also to Beyoncé, queen of this 65th Grammy Awards ceremony. “I promise you that in your life you will find people, you will attract people who will believe in you and who will support you,” she said to applause.
The 31-year-old Detroit-born, Houston-raised artist with a powerful voice was drawn to hip-hop as a pre-teen, but originally aspired to a career as a professional flautist. She moved to Minneapolis in 2011, a career move that led her to meet the legendary Prince, who co-signed her to work with him.
Bonnie Raitt, Song of the Year Award
American blues, folk and country singer and guitarist Bonnie Raitt won song of the year at the Grammy Awards with her song “Just Like That.” Over her half-century career, the artist has consistently produced consistently well-received works, working with the likes of Warren Zevon, Jackson Browne, The Pointer Sisters and John Prince – whose song she covered “ Angel From Montgomery” in 1974 to make it a hit.
Bonnie Raitt’s victory at the Grammy Awards is yet another consecration: the artist was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2000, and the magazine Rolling Stone listed her among the 100 Greatest Singers and 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time. She is also known for her political activism, particularly her opposition to nuclear testing, her fundraising for environmental disaster relief, and her criticism of former US President George W. Bush.
The main awards at the 2023 Grammy Awards
- album of the year: «Harry’s House», Harry Styles
- Recording of the yearawarded for the overall performance of a title: “About Damn Time”, Lizzo
- song of the yearawarded to songwriters and composers: “Just Like That,” Bonnie Raitt, author (Bonnie Raitt)
- Revelation of the year: Samara Joy
- Best Rap Album: «Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers», Kendrick Lamar
- Best Rock Album: «Patient Number 9», Ozzy Osbourne
- Best Vocal Pop Album: «Harry’s House», Harry Styles
- Best Video Game Soundtrack: “Assassin’s Creed Valhalla: Dawn of Ragnarö”, Stephanie Economou, composer
- The artists with the most awards: Beyoncé (4), Kendrick Lamar (3), Brandi Carlile (3), Bonnie Raitt (3), Encanto (3), Harry Styles (2)
