01of 13Jon Batiste’s Big NightJohnny Nunez/GettyJon Batiste was nominated for 11 Grammys, making him the most-nominated artist of the evening. He took home five awards: album of the year, best American roots performance, best American roots song, best score soundtrack for visual media and best music videoHe showed off just why he was nominated for so many Grammys with a fun and lively performance of “Freedom” that got everybody out of their seats and dancing!
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Jon Batiste’s Big Night
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Jon Batiste was nominated for 11 Grammys, making him the most-nominated artist of the evening. He took home five awards: album of the year, best American roots performance, best American roots song, best score soundtrack for visual media and best music video
He showed off just why he was nominated for so many Grammys with a fun and lively performance of “Freedom” that got everybody out of their seats and dancing!
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Megan Thee Stallion and Dua Lipa Paid Homage to a Pop Culture Moment
Dua Lipa and Megan Thee Stallion.Rich Fury/Getty
“You stole my look!” Megan said, before Dua explained, “Well I was told I had the exclusive. I’m going to have to have a talk with Donatella.”
Continuing the bit, Donatella Versace rushed to the stage and took off the top skirt for both women,which is exactly what Carey and Houston did!
03of 13Olivia Rodrigo’s First GrammysRich Fury/GettyAfter performing her hit song, “Driver’s License,” Olivia Rodrigotook home the Grammy for best new artist.“Thank you so much to the Recording Academy. This is my biggest dream come true,” Rodrigo began her acceptance speech.The 19-year-old also won the prize for best pop solo performance for “Driver’s License,” and best pop album forSour.
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Olivia Rodrigo’s First Grammys
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After performing her hit song, “Driver’s License,” Olivia Rodrigotook home the Grammy for best new artist.“Thank you so much to the Recording Academy. This is my biggest dream come true,” Rodrigo began her acceptance speech.
The 19-year-old also won the prize for best pop solo performance for “Driver’s License,” and best pop album forSour.
04of 13BTS Hit the Stage Like ‘Criminals Undercover’BTS.VALERIE MACON/AFP via GettyPlaying up the lyrics of their hit song “Butter,” the K-pop group gave anepic spy-themed performancethat saw them clad in black suits and featured member Jungkook descending from the ceiling and V whispering to Olivia Rodrigo in the audience before launching into their signature choreography.
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BTS Hit the Stage Like ‘Criminals Undercover’
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Playing up the lyrics of their hit song “Butter,” the K-pop group gave anepic spy-themed performancethat saw them clad in black suits and featured member Jungkook descending from the ceiling and V whispering to Olivia Rodrigo in the audience before launching into their signature choreography.
05of 13Billy Eilish and FINNEAS Made It RainFinneas, Billie Eilish.Rich Fury/GettyThe siblings performed “Happier Than Ever,” and as they rocked out together, rain fell on the Grammys stage, making for a truly epic moment. Eilish was nominated for seven Grammys this year, and “Happier Than Ever” was up for record and song of the year, as well as best pop solo performance and best music video.
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Billy Eilish and FINNEAS Made It Rain
Finneas, Billie Eilish.Rich Fury/Getty
The siblings performed “Happier Than Ever,” and as they rocked out together, rain fell on the Grammys stage, making for a truly epic moment. Eilish was nominated for seven Grammys this year, and “Happier Than Ever” was up for record and song of the year, as well as best pop solo performance and best music video.
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Lil Nas X Addressed His Haters
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07of 13The Grammys Show Support for the People of UkraineUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the 2022 Grammy Awards.CBSAmid the performances and celebration camea somber moment,in which Ukrainian PresidentVolodymyr Zelenskyappeared virtually to speak about the devastating impact of the war in Ukraine amid the ongoing Russian invasion. He encouraged those present to “Fill the silence with your music,” adding, “Fill it today to tell our story.“After Zelenskyy’s moving speech,John Legendtook the stage to perform “Free” alongside Ukrainian musicians Siuzanna Iglidan and Mika Newton. The segment was part of The Grammys’ recently announced partnership with Global Citizen’s"Stand Up For Ukraine” fundraising campaign.
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The Grammys Show Support for the People of Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the 2022 Grammy Awards.CBS
Amid the performances and celebration camea somber moment,in which Ukrainian PresidentVolodymyr Zelenskyappeared virtually to speak about the devastating impact of the war in Ukraine amid the ongoing Russian invasion. He encouraged those present to “Fill the silence with your music,” adding, “Fill it today to tell our story.“After Zelenskyy’s moving speech,John Legendtook the stage to perform “Free” alongside Ukrainian musicians Siuzanna Iglidan and Mika Newton. The segment was part of The Grammys' recently announced partnership with Global Citizen’s"Stand Up For Ukraine” fundraising campaign.
08of 13Tony Bennett Made a Virtual AppearanceCBSThe music legend — whose family announcedhis Alzheimer’s diagnosislast year — appeared via video to introduce friendLady Gagaahead of her performance of “Love for Sale” and “Do I Love You.” The pair won the Grammy for best traditional pop vocal album ahead of the performance for their album,Love for Sale.
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Tony Bennett Made a Virtual Appearance
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The music legend — whose family announcedhis Alzheimer’s diagnosislast year — appeared via video to introduce friendLady Gagaahead of her performance of “Love for Sale” and “Do I Love You.” The pair won the Grammy for best traditional pop vocal album ahead of the performance for their album,Love for Sale.
09of 13Lady Gaga Paid Tribute to a LegendLady Gaga.Rich Fury/GettyLady Gagathen got jazzy, performing the two songs as videos of her friendship with Bennett began to play in the background.At the end of her performance, the singer simply said, “I love you Tony, we miss you.”
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Lady Gaga Paid Tribute to a Legend
Lady Gaga.Rich Fury/Getty
Lady Gagathen got jazzy, performing the two songs as videos of her friendship with Bennett began to play in the background.
At the end of her performance, the singer simply said, “I love you Tony, we miss you.”
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A Touching In Memoriam
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11of 13SZA and Doja Cat Won Best Pop Duo (and Doja Had to Run from the Bathroom!)SZA and Doja Cat.Rich Fury/GettyDoja Cat nearly missed her big moment at the 2022 Grammys! When she and SZAwon best pop duo/group performance for “Kiss Me More,“the rapper was in the bathroom! She rushed to the stage just in time and got to have her moment — even getting emotional as she accepted her award.
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SZA and Doja Cat Won Best Pop Duo (and Doja Had to Run from the Bathroom!)
SZA and Doja Cat.Rich Fury/Getty
Doja Cat nearly missed her big moment at the 2022 Grammys! When she and SZAwon best pop duo/group performance for “Kiss Me More,“the rapper was in the bathroom! She rushed to the stage just in time and got to have her moment — even getting emotional as she accepted her award.
12of 13Lady Gaga Gave SZA a HandCBSAs SZA made her way to the stage on crutches,Lady Gagamade sure to help her with her train.
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Lady Gaga Gave SZA a Hand
As SZA made her way to the stage on crutches,Lady Gagamade sure to help her with her train.
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H.E.R., Travis Barker and Lenny Kravitz Brought the House Down
It’s safe to say that H.E.R.’s 2022 Grammy performance really rocked.
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source: people.com
