Grammys 2022: the biggest winners, tributes to Ukraine, and a controversial award
This musical duo won several prizes at the 64th edition of the Grammys: Best Song ('Leave the Door Open') and Best Recording of the Year. Add the award for Best R&B Performance, which they shared with 'Pick Up Your Feelings' by Jazmine Sullivan.
At just 18 years old, the artist Olivia Rodrigo, a star whose brilliance grows nonstop, triumphed on the big night of the Grammys. She took home three awards: Best New Artist, Best Pop Solo Performance, and Best Pop Vocal Album.
Jon Batiste was the winner with the highest number of awards: five. He won Best Album, American Roots Performance, American Roots Song, Soundtrack for Visual Media and Best Music Video. Batiste is the creator of the song 'We Are' from the Pixar movie 'Soul.'
The award that caused much backlash on social media was Best Comedy Album for Louis C.K.'s recorded show. It contains routines in which the disgraced comedian addressed the revelations about his sexual misconduct. According to NPR, commentators "pointed out the irony that C.K.'s winning album made light of the very misconduct that derailed his career years ago."
A highly applauded Grammy: Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album for 'Love for Sale' by Lady Gaga and Tony Bennet.
The legendary singer has retired due to Alzheimer's, an illness that has made him forget almost everything but has not taken away his ability to sing.
(Image: Tony Bennett on Facebook)
Foo Fighters were honored with the award for Best Rock Performance, Best Rock Song ('Waiting on a War') and Best Rock Album a few days after the unexpected death of their drummer, Taylor Hawkins, in Bogotá, Colombia.
Billie Eilish paid tribute to Taylor Hawkins by wearing her effigy on the shirt she exhibited at the gala.
When it came to the prizes, Billie Eilish was one of the "losers" of the night. She has been nominated in seven categories and did not win a single award. But that's okay, she's still glowing from her recent Oscar win for the song 'No Time to Die.'
The leader of the Ukraine that has remarkably resisted the Russian invasion broke into the 2022 Grammy gala. Through a video message he asked the artists that they "tell the truth."
Their song 'Kiss Me More' won the award for 'Best Pop Duo or Group Performance'.
Best Alternative Music Album: 'Daddy's Home' by St. Vincent.
South African DJ Black Coffee took home the award for Best Dance/Electronic Music Album for 'Subconsciously'.
They got the award for Best Rap Performance for 'Family Ties'. In the picture, Baby Keem.
Award for Best Metal Performance: Dream Theater.
The war in Ukraine had an important presence at the gala. John Legend performed 'Free' together with the Ukrainian poet Lyuba Yakimchuk.
Yes, HER won the award for Best Traditional R&B Performance.
One of the country artists of the night, Stapleton brought home important awards such as Best Country Album for 'Starting Over.'
The award for Best Latin Rock Album went to Juanes for 'Origen'. There was also an award for Bad Bunny (Best Urban Music Album for 'El Último Tour del Mundo') and for Álex Cuba (Best Latin Pop Album for 'Mendó').