This Sunday took place the 65th grammy awards ” class=”com-link” data-reactroot=””>the 65th grammy awards awarded by the so-called Recording Academy, led by comedian Trevor Noah. Beyoncé She became the most awarded artist of the awards with 32 statuettes, but she might not keep the prize for the best album of the year. The winner was Harry Styles by Harry’s House.
Before the start of the ceremony, the celebrities went through the red carpet and they also received numerous statuettes in the stadium Crypto.com Arena, from Los Angeles, in those categories that are not transmitted in the official delivery.
Among the most important awards were the Grammy for Rosalía” class=”com-link” data-reactroot=””>Rosalía to the best Best Latin Rock or Alternative Album for Motomami -defeating Fito Páez- and the one who obtained Viola Davis” class=”com-link” data-reactroot=””>Viola Davis for his recounting of his memoirs, Finding Me.
The award gave her EGOT status, that is, Davis is one of the artists to have an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar and a Tony.
In addition, Taylor Swift won the video of the year award for “All Too Well [The Short Film]”, “We Don’t Talk About Bruno”, del film Charmwon the Grammy for best song for an audiovisual work and Jack Antonoff received the award for best producer of the year.
Santa Fe pianist Leo Genovese triumphed in the best improvised jazz solo category for his performance in the composition “Endangered Species.”
The piece is part of the album “Live At The Detroit Jazz Festival” in which artists such as saxophonist Wayne Shorter and the singer and composer of the theme, Esperanza Spalding, participate.
The delivery began with a show by the most listened to artist of the moment, who competed in the Grammys for best album of the year (A summer without you): Benito Antonio Martínez, better known as Bad Bunny” class=”com-link” data-reactroot=””>Bad Bunny. The musician performed the hits “El apagón” and “Después de la playa” and made everyone present dance.
Following Trevor Noah’s speech, singer Brandi Carlile performed “Broken Horses,” and Jennifer Lopezwho attended the delivery with her husband, Ben Affleck, presented the first prize of the night. The artist announced the Grammy for best pop album of the year and the winner was Harry Styles for his third record work: Harry’s House. “This record has been the great experience of my life, thanks to everyone who supported the album, I wouldn’t be here if it weren’t for you,” said one of the great references of current pop who captivated his time in Argentina with two shows in River.
The second Grammy of the night was hosted by Viola Davis, who appreciated the standing applause she received for her EGOT. The actress presented the award for best R&B song for the song “Cuff It” from Beyoncé’s album, Renaissance. The singer was not there at that time to receive it, which puzzled those present, and she was already breaking a record: at that point in the night, she was already the most awarded artist, with 30 Grammys to her credit. An hour later, her host showed her sitting with her husband, Jay-Z, and handed the award into her hands.
Shania Twain presented the Grammy for best country album and the award was the legendary Willie Nelson for “A Beautiful Time”. Minutes later, comedian Billy Crystal hosted a Stevie Wonder show with R&B group WanMor and Smokey Robinson, with whom he sang “Tears of a Clown”. Previously, Wonder performed “The Way You Do the Things You Do.” The artist also did a rendition of the song “Higher Ground” with Chris Stapleton.
Then Smokey Robinson announced to the winners in the best pop duo/group performance category went to Sam Smith and Kim Petras for their hit “Unholy”. “Sam has supported me for a long time and she gave me this space to thank because I am the first transgender woman to win in this category,” said the German singer-songwriter. “This is a very important moment for me, thank you Sam for believing in me,” concluded the artist.
At 11:00 p.m. the singer Lizzo gave a highly applauded show in which she performed her last two greatest hits: “About Damn Time” and “Special”. The artist aspires to the maximum award of the night: best album of the year. After his presentation, SZA presented the category of best urban music album and the Grammy went, predictably, to Bad Bunny.
“I make records with love and passion, and when you do things that way, everything is easier, life is easier, Thanks to the artists from all over the world, to all those who worked on this record, thanks to Puerto Rico, to the legends of reggaeton, to the new ones who keep the movement alive, taking this genre to another level, I love you”, expressed the singer of “I am not jealous”.
Bad Bunny’s triumph was succeeded by a Harry Styles show. The British singer and actor performed “As It Was” recreating the atmosphere of the video. Then, Kendrick Lamar, one of the most nominated artists of the night, won the Grammy in the rap category for his album Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers.
Subsequently, came one of the most emotional moments of the night with the In Memoriam segment with which the music figures who died last year were remembered. Those in charge of interpreting songs to accompany the faces of those who are no longer there were Kacey Musgraves, Bonnie Tyler, Sheryl Crow and Quavo. Among the images you might see the Argentine Horacio “Marciano” Cantero, who was the leader of Los enanitos verdes.
The Queen of Pop took the stage and gave a speech celebrating the irreverent: “I learned something in the music industry: if they call you provocative, problematic or dangerous, you are doing something good, I am here to thank the rebels for paving the way for others, they are so reckless that we see them, the We listen and appreciate them.” said the artist, who then introduced Kim Petras and Sam Smith, who performed “Unholy,” her Grammy-winning song. Let’s remember that the German thanked Madonna when she raised the award.
When James Corden announced that Renaissance won the award for best electronic/dance album, Beyoncé made history: with 32 awards, she is the most awarded artist at the Grammys. The singer thanked her family, the Recording Academy and the community queer for reinventing a genre explored on his acclaimed studio album for which he received nine nominations.
After a tribute to rap with iconic artists of the genre, Adele won the Grammy for best pop performance for her performance of the theme song from her album 30“Easy on Me”.
Near the end of the night, the first lady of the United States, Jill Biden, presented the award for the best song of the year, which produced one of the big surprises of the night. The artist Bonnie Raitt took the statuette once morest fierce competition with songs like Taylor Swift’s “All Too Well (10 Minute Version)” and Harry Styles’ “As It Was”. However, Raitt prevailed and accepted the award very excited. “I am very proud because they appreciated my work,” she expressed.
He frontman Coldplay’s Chris Martin presented the award for Record of the Year and the winner was Lizzo for “About Damn Time”” class=”com-link” data-reactroot=””>the winner was Lizzo for “About Damn Time”. Then, Olivia Rodrigo presented the Grammy to jazz singer Samara Joy who, at 22, won the best new artist award..
At the end of the ceremony, the award for best album of the year was announced and, although the forecasts were for Beyoncé as the winner, Harry Styles hit the bump with Harry’s House. “It is important that we remember tonight that there is no one ‘better’ in music, I feel very grateful, this is very beautiful,” concluded the Briton, who was shocked to have won.
