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The 62nd Grammy Awards on Sunday took place amid chaos and tragedy. They started with Deborah Dugan getting removed ten days before the event. They also took place shortly after the death of Kobe Bryant as a result of a helicopter crash. Alicia Keys, who was the host, tried her best to respond to what she called “a hell of a week.” She gave a speech that did Kobe’s memory respect. Lizzo even performed a tribute song for Kobe Bryant.
All in all, the night belonged to pop artist Billie Eilish as she received several awards. She is the youngest artist to get the award for album of the year. She also became the first to receive all four major awards (song, album, and record of the year and best new artist) since 1981 when Christopher Cross did it. Lil Nas X and Lizzo were among other artists who were not left behind and scooped awards for themselves.
Nipsey Hussle’s family accepted awards on his behalf giving a touching speech on such an emotional evening.
Record of the Year: “Bad Guy,” Billie Eilish
Album of the Year: When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?, Billie Eilish
Best New Artist: Billie Eilish
Song of the Year: “Bad Guy,” Billie Eilish, Finneas O’Connell, songwriters (Billie Eilish)
Rap/Sung Performance: “Higher” DJ Khaled, Nipsey Hussle, John Legend
Rap Album: IGOR, Tyler, The Creator
Comedy Album: Sticks & Stones, Dave Chappelle
Country Duo/Group Performance: “Speechless,” Dan + Shay
Pop Solo Performance: Lizzo, “Truth Hurts”
Producer of the Year, Non-Classical, FINNEAS
Pop Duo/Group Performance: “Old Town Road,” Lil Nas X, Billy Ray Cyrus
Traditional Pop Vocal Album: Look Now, Elvis Costello & The Imposters
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Rap Song: “A Lot,” J. Cole, DJ Dahi, 21 Savage, Anthony White, songwriters (21 Savage & J. Cole)
Rap Performance: “Racks In The Middle,” Nipsey Hussle f/Roddy Ricch & Hit Boy
Alternative Music Album: Father of the Bride, Vampire Weekend
Rock Album: Social Cues, Cage The Elephant
Rock Song: “This Land,” Gary Clark Jr.
Metal Performance: “7empest,” Tool
Rock Performance: “This Land,” Gary Clark Jr.
R&B Album: “Ventura,” Anderson .Paak
Urban Contemporary Album: Cuz I Love You (Deluxe), Lizzo
R&B Song: “Say So” PJ Morton, songwriter (PJ Morton & JoJo)
Traditional R&B Performance: “Jerome,” Lizzo
R&B Performance winner: “Come Home,” Anderson .Paak & André 3000
Music Film: Homecoming, Beyoncé, Ed Burke, video directors; Steve Pamon, Erinn Williams, video producers
Music Video: “Old Town Road (Official Movie),” Lil Nas X, Billy Ray Cyrus, CALMATIC, video director; Candice Dragonas, Melissa Larsen Ekholm, Saul Levitz, video producers
Best Song Written for Visual Media: “I’ll Never Love Again,” Natalie Hemby, Lady Gaga, Hillary Lindsey, Aaron Raitiere, songwriters (Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper)
Score Soundtrack for Visual Media: Chernobyl, Hildur Gudnadottir
Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media: A Star Is Born, Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper
Country Album: While I’m Livin’, Tanya Tucker
Country Song: “Bring My Flowers Now,” Brandi Carlile, Phil Hanseroth, Tim Hanseroth, Tanya Tucker, songwriters (Tanya Tucker)
Country Solo Performance: “Ride Me Back Home,” Willie Nelson
Americana Album: Oklahoma, Keb Mo
American Roots Song: “Call My Name” Sarah Jarosz, Aoife O’Donovan, Sara Watkins, songwriters (I’m With Her)
American Roots Performance: “Saint Honestly,” Sara Bareilles
World Music Album: Celia, Angelique Kidjo
Musical Theater Album: Hadestown
Contemporary Classical Composition: Higdon: Harp Concerto, Jennifer Higdon, composer (Yolanda Kondonassis, Ward Stare, Rochester Philharmonic)
Classical Instrumental Solo: “Marsalis: Violin Concerto; Fiddle Dance Suite,” Nicky Benedetti, Cristi Macelaru, conductor (Philadelphia Orchestra)
Classical Compendium: The Poetry of Places, Nadia Shpachenko; Marina A. Ledin & Victor Ledin, producers
Classical Solo Vocal Album: Songplay, Joyce DiDonato; Chuck Israels, Jimmy Madison, Charlie Porter and Craig Terry, accompanists (Steve Barnett & Lautaro Greco)
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