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Grammys 2022 Winners: See the Full List Here
The 2022 Grammy Awards took place today (April 3) at the MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas. The premiere ceremony streamed online before the show broadcasted live on CBS and Paramount+ starting at 8 p.m. Eastern. Jon Batiste earned the most nominations this year with 11 total, followed by Doja Cat, Justin Bieber, H.E.R., Billie Eilish, and Olivia Rodrigo. Trevor Noah hosted the show. Find the full list of winners below. After this year’s nominations were initially announced, Drake withdrew himself from consideration in the two categories in which he was nominated: Best Rap Album (for Certified Lover Boy) and Best Rap Performance (for “Way 2 Sexy”). It followed a boycott by the Weeknd, who still received three nominations for appearances on other artists’ songs. Kacey Musgraves’ Star-Crossed was...
Jon Batiste Wins Album of the Year for We Are at 2022 Grammys
Tonight at the 2022 Grammy Awards, Jon Batiste won Album of the Year for his latest LP We Are. Batiste beat out Kanye West (now legally known as Ye), Billie Eilish, Taylor Swift, Olivia Rodrigo, Lil Nas X, and Doja Cat for the accolade. Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga, H.E.R., and Justin Bieber were also in the running for the award. Batiste, who looked stunned upon hearing his name called by Lenny Kravitz, gave a speech thanking his fellow nominees and speaking about how inspiring he’s found all of their music. “I truly believe this to my core—there is no best musician, best artist, best dancer, best actor,” he said. “The creative arts are subjective and they reach people at a point in their lives when they need it most. It’s like a song or an album is made, and it almost has a radar to ...
Billie Eilish Shut Out at the 2022 Grammys
For the past two years, Billie Eilish has swept the Grammy Awards, taking home the trophy for Record of the Year in 2020 and 2021. But tonight at the 2022 ceremony, Eilish walked away empty handed, despite being nominated in seven categories. Eilish’s sophomore album Happier Than Ever was up for Album of the Year and Best Pop Vocal Album, however she lost out to Jon Batiste’s We Are in the former category and Olivia Rodrigo’s debut Sour in the latter. The album’s title track got nods in four categories: Record of the Year, Song of the Year, Best Pop Solo Performance, and Best Music Video. Eilish was also nominated for Best Music Film for Happier Than Ever (A Love Letter to Los Angeles). Silk Sonic took home the trophies for Record and Song of the Year (“Leave the Door Open” won in both cat...
Jack Harlow’s Single “First Class,” Which Features a Fergie Sample, Receives Release Date
Jack Harlow has unveiled the release date of his upcoming single “First Class.” The forthcoming track, which is expected to appear on his sophomore studio album Come Home the Kids Miss You, prominently features a sample of Fergie‘s double platinum hit “Glamorous” and was first teased by the rapper on social media. “Locked in the studio finishing up this album for u. How bout this one next?” he asked Twitter, sharing a 20-second preview of the song that hears his bars and Fergie’s chorus. The next day, he confirmed the April 8 release date, “Ok fine. ‘First Class’ out next Friday…one week from today.” In mid-February, Harlow dropped off “Nail Tech,” his his first solo single his platinum debut album THAT’S WHAT THEY ALL SAY from 2020. A month later, he announced Come Home the Kids Miss...
All the 2022 Grammy Performances Ranked
With the Sunday (April 3) telecast of the 64th annual Grammy Awards back to normal after two years of the global pandemic, the performances took it up a notch in celebration of (in person) togetherness. From Olivia Rodrigo‘s suburban ode to the song that launched her into superstardom to BTS‘ James Bond-inspired “Butter” performance, the Grammys — held this year at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas — didn’t disappoint. And while comparing them was nearly impossible, here’s how we rank the 16 performances from the evening, from worst to best. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news 16. Justin Bieber, Giveon & Daniel Caesar, “Peaches” While “Peaches” was one of the biggest songs of 2021 thanks to its undeniably catchy chorus, Bieber’s decision ...
Here’s Why SZA Was on Crutches at the Grammys
An untimely leg injury wasn’t enough to keep SZA from attending the 2022 Grammy Awards on Sunday night (April 3), and lifting some hardware. The U.S. singer and songwriter cut a hobbled figure at the gala, which she attended on crutches. It’s just as well she made the effort, because she was called to the stage to receive the best pop duo/group performance Grammy for “Kiss Me More,” her collaboration with Doja Cat. In one of the lighter moments of the night, SZA visited the podium on crutches to collect her award, with Lady Gaga on hand to ensure she didn’t have a disaster for the entire world to see. Speaking backstage from the Grammys media room, SZA explained the cause of her injury. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “It’s very funny because I...
‘A Concert Where They’re Giving Out Awards’: Grammys Bet on Big Performances in Impressive But Front-Loaded Ceremony
While last year’s COVID-compromised Grammy Awards hardly made for a ratings success story, it did feel like the Recording Academy stumbled onto something new and interesting with the more intimate, largely outdoor broadcast. The performers had never felt so close to the viewers, or to each other, resulting in some unexpectedly thrilling little moments of star overlap — and some uncomfortable ones, too, but even those couldn’t help but be a little charming. Even the winners were satisfying: four different artists splitting the Big Four categories (album of the year, record of the year, song of the year and best new artist), all of them vital contemporary artists, and all of them women, just three years after the disastrous “step up” incident. For a show that’d struggled a little to find its...
Dave’s ‘Starlight’ Is Now a U.K. Record Setter
As it completes a full month at No. 1 in the U.K., Dave’s “Starlight” goes where no other rap song has gone before. The surprise release notches 6.8 million streams during the latest cycle, for its fourth week at the summit — a record for a U.K. rap song, the OCC reports. “Starlight” (via Neighbourhood Recordings) overcame a fast start from fellow British rapper Aitch, whose “Baby” (Capitol) featuring Ashanti led in the early stages of the chart week. In the end, “Starlight” leads an unchanged Top 5 on the Official U.K. Singles Chart, with “Baby” coming in at No. 2. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Meanwhile, Cat Burns claws a new high with her viral number “Go” (RCA/Since 93) lifting 8-6, a new peak in its 11th week on the survey. There’s also ...
Machine Gun Kelly’s ‘Mainstream Sellout’ Debuts at No. 1
Machine Gun Kelly is opening this week’s Billboard 200 at No. 1 with Mainstream Sellout. Marking his sixth top 10 entry, Mainstream Sellout earned 93,000 equivalent album units including 42,000 in album sales (making it the top-selling album of the week), 50,000 in streaming equivalent album units (68.8 million on-demand streams of the songs) and 1,000 int rack equivalent album units. The album is the first rock album to hit No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart in over a year. Also entering this week’s top 10 is Daddy Yankee with Legendaddy — his first studio album in almost a decade — at No. 8. The record is his highest-charting album in history and his second top 10 entry, and earned a total of 29,000 equivalent album units. Elsewhere on the chart are Lil Durk, the Encanto soundtra...
Here Are the 2022 GRAMMY Winners
Music’s biggest night is upon us as the 64th annual GRAMMY Awards takes place in Las Vegas tonight. Hosted by Trevor Noah, this year’s awards ceremony has seen winners in Tyler, the Creator, Olivia Rodrigo, Kanye West, Jon Batiste and Bad Bunny to name a few, while artists like BTS, Silk Sonic and Billie Eilish graced the stage for performances. Check out the complete list of winners, which is being updated throughout the night, below. Record Of The Year “I Still Have Faith In You” — ABBA“Freedom” — Jon Batiste“I Get A Kick Out Of You” — Tony Bennett & Lady Gaga“Peaches” — Justin Bieber feat. Daniel Caesar & Giveon“Right On Time” — Brandi Carlile“Kiss Me More” — Doja Cat feat. SZA“Happier Than Ever” — Billie Eilish“Montero” (Call Me By Your Name) — Lil Nas X“drivers license” — Oliv...
Chris Stapleton Wins Best Country Album at 2022 Grammys
Chris Stapleton has won the trophy for Best Country Album at the 2022 Grammy Awards this evening. His LP Starting Over won over titles by Sturgill Simpson (The Ballad of Dood & Juanita), Mickey Guyton (Remember Her Name), Brothers Osborne (Skeletons), and Miranda Lambert, Jon Randall, and Jack Ingram (The Marfa Tapes). In addition to winning Best Country Album, Stapleton also took home the Grammys for Best Country Solo Performance, for “You Should Probably Leave,” and Best Country Song, for “Cold.” Follow along with all of Pitchfork’s coverage of the 2022 Grammys.
Watch Lil Nas X and Jack Harlow Perform “Dead Right Now,” “Montero,” and “Industry Baby” at the 2022 Grammys
Lil Nas X and Jack Harlow brought “Dead Right Now,” “Montero (Call Me by Your Name),” and “Industry Baby” to the 2022 Grammys, performing their collaborative hit on the Las Vegas stage. Lil Nas X’s Grammy performance medley included a number of striking visuals, opening with Lil Nas X standing in a sparkling black cape as a drum line kept the beat behind him. A troupe of dancers outfitted in marching band costumes later joined the artist, along with Harlow. At tonight’s show, Lil Nas X is looking to add to his pair of 2020 Grammys for the Billy Ray Cyrus version of “Old Town Road.” He is nominated for Album of the Year (for Montero) and Record of the Year ( for “Montero (Call Me by Your Name)”). The latter song is also up for Best Music Video. As a featured artist, Harlow also stands...
