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, won best country album for "Cowboy Carter," her second award of the night. “I'm still in shock thank you so much for this honor," she said while accepting the award.
"I want to dedicate this award to all my immigrant brothers and sisters," Shakira said in her acceptance speech. “You’re loved, you're worth it, and I will always fight with you.” The Weeknd closed the second hour of the show with a surprise performance. The artist had previously said he would not return because he felt a lack of the trust with the awards show. But after a speech by Recording Academy CEO, Harvey Mason Jr., about how he was working to improve the organization and cited The Weeknd, like true Hollywood magic, the artist put on a show-stopping, laser-filled performance.
"I told myself if I ever won a Grammy and I got to stand up here in front of the most powerful people in music, I would demand that labels and the industry profiting millions of dollars off of artists would offer a livable wage and health care, especially to developing artists," Roan began, reading from a diary.Kevin Winter / etty Images for The Recording Academy
In conclusion, Roan said"record labels need to treat their artists as valuable employees with a livable wage and health insurance and protection."Beyoncé's shocked reaction to winning best country album has gone viral, with people sharing clips and screenshots of the moment.The moment shows Queen Bey appearing to freeze before heading up to accept her award. Her daughter Blue Ivy then motions for her to stand up.
The opening number also served as a perfect embodiment of the night's theme. Dawes, who is comprised of native Angelenos Taylor and Griffin Goldsmith, sang Randy Newman’s"I Love L.A." Throughout the song, artists like Kelsea Ballerini and Chase Stokes were spotted in the audience singing and dancing along.Olivia Rodrigo said she is honored to introduce her friend, Chappell Roan, who she she said she's known since the"Pink Pony Club" artist worked at a donut shop in Highland Park.In a shimmering gold gown, Sabrina Carpenter accepted her first-ever Grammy Award onstage after winning best pop vocal album.
It's unclear if Noah was joking, but awards shows — including the Grammys' own premiere show earlier today — notoriously run late.Dressed in a black glittering suit and tie look, Carpenter kicked off her performance, with a stilted and messy version of her mega-hit"Espresso." Commercials are often a big form of income for the Grammys, he said, showcasing a new way the show is offering wildfire relief.Noah closed his opening monologue by asking viewers to scan the QR code on their screen to make a donation to the Music Cares Fire Relief fund."We're asking everyone here to give as much as you can, and as generously as you can," he said.Billie Eilish and her brother Finneas performed the hit"Birds of a Feather" onstage against a backdrop of an L.
The speech was short and sweet, not taking attention away from the seriousness of the fires, but instead celebrating the artists nominated tonight that are from L.A.“My life hasn’t been a path of roses the past couple of years. It’s good to know you can reveal yourself and give the best that you can," she said.
The lights refract sequined stars off her dazzling red dress as Taylor Swift strolled onto the Grammys carpet less than 30 minutes before the show kicked off.Is it a coincidence that Swift is sporting Kansas City Chiefs red with a"T" chain dangling from her leg while the Super Bowl is in one week? I think not.
“There’s so many talented people and all of them equally deserve that award,” she said. “How can anyone decided between all these great acts?” Other performers in the lineup include: Billie Eilish, Stevie Wonder, Shakira, John Legend, Janelle Monáe, Brad Paisley, Chris Martin, Brittany Howard, Herbie Hancock, Jacob Collier, Lainey Wilson, RAYE, Sheryl Crow, St. Vincent and Teddy Swims.Paris Hilton, who lost her home in the L.A. wildfires, said it's a"beautiful thing" to see the community come together"during a heartbreaking and devastating time.
Eilish, Roan, Charli XCX and Carpenter are all set to perform tonight, too, along with Cynthia Erivo, RAYE and Shakira, in addition to plenty of other feministic features throughout the night.Cynthia Erivo is one of many performers tonight. When asked what she’s performing, she said: “I’m wearing a clue.”
“I’m so proud of 'Radical Optimism' and where it’s brought me. I love that album and I’m having the time of my life performing it live, and I’ve been able to do things that I thought I could only dream of this year, so I’m really grateful,” she told the publication. "As a woman, I’ve always tried to dim myself for other people or maybe not spoken up for myself when I feel like I should have," she said."I think that’s why a lot of women are here — they’re realizing how powerful they truly are.""Bruckner: Symphony No.
Singer and musician Scott Hoying: “People love music. Music is an escape. Music is healing and it’s an opportunity to raise money. It’s keeping people’s careers going.”Latin music percussionist Sheila E. accepted a Grammy for best global music performance for her collaboration with singer Gloria Estefan for reimagining salsa icon Celia Cruz's hit"Bemba Colorá."
"Now in the U.S. we have this crazy situation happening, not only for Venezuelans but for all Latin Americans," he said."We are good people. We are the best people." Villa has made political statements at the Grammys before, wearing a"Make America Great Again" dress in 2017, and a red, white, and blue"Trump 2020" gown in 2020.There are still over 20 awards that have not yet been announced at the Grammys Premiere Ceremony. The pre-show is supposed to wrap up in about 10 minutes.More than two and a half hours in, the premiere ceremony is still going — with nearly 30 more categories to go.
“I’m going to work my hardest to keep The Beatles and John Lennon’s there for the world," his son added."Centennial" – Meagan Hennessey & Richard Martin, compilation producers; Richard Martin, mastering engineer When Grammy winners Lucky Diaz and the Family Jam Band went up to accept their award for best children’s music album for their record"Brillo, Brillo!," the Premiere Ceremony band welcomed them to the sound of"Footloose.
There are 85 awards being handed out at the pre-show alone, and the total number of Grammys being awarded tonight will total 94, meaning only nine awards will be handed out at the main event, which will likely feel more focused on performances.
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