Adele wins Best Pop Solo Performance for ‘Easy on Me’, her sixteenth Grammy win to date
It finally happened: Beyonce is the most-honored artist in Grammy history. At yesterday’s ceremony in Los Angeles, he won his 32nd Grammy Award, breaking the record previously held by the late composer Georg Solti, who had 31 awards.
Prior to this achievement, he was tied with Quincy Jones with 28 Grammy Awards. The news comes just months after she and husband Jay-Z became the most nominated artists in Grammy history, with 88 nominations each.
The famous singer won many awards, thanks to her excellent album ‘Renaissance’. Best Dance/Electronic Album (Renaissance), Best R&B Song (“Cuff It”), Best Traditional R&B Performance (“Plastic Off The Sofa”) and Best Dance/Electronic Recording (“Break My Soul”).
Although she arrived at the ceremony late, Beyonce wrote of her ‘wins’ on Instagram: ‘Thank you all so much for all your love and devotion! A big thank you for the wins BREAK MY SOUL and CUFF IT!!!”.
Accepting her award for best dance/electronic album, which marked a record-breaking win, she tearfully told the audience: “I’m trying not to get too emotional. I’m just trying to enjoy myself tonight.” She then thanked her family, including her parents, husband Jay-Z and her three children. She also referenced her late uncle Jonny and the LGBTQ community for her history in dance music: “I’d like to thank the queer community for your love. God bless you”.
Harry Styles was awarded for ‘Harry’s House’. “I’ve been so, so inspired by every artist in this category with me,” she said of beating Beyonce and Adele. “I think on nights like tonight it’s so important to remember that there’s no best in music … that doesn’t happen very often to people like me.” It also won the award for Best Pop Vocal Album.
Congrats Best Pop Vocal Album winner – ‘Harry’s House’ @Harry_Styles #GRAMMYs pic.twitter.com/15ex1a6OCw
— Recording Academy / GRAMMYs (@RecordingAcad) February 6, 2023
Adele won Best Pop Solo Performance for “Easy on Me,” his sixteenth Grammy win to date. “I was really looking forward to coming tonight,” she said at the start of a short but emotional acceptance speech, while also talking about her son.
Kendrick Lamar won for Best Rap Performance, Best Rap Song and Best Rap Album. “I would like to thank those who have allowed me to grow,” he said in his acceptance speech, referring to the album “Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers” as one of his most difficult projects.
Lizzo won record of the year for ‘About Damn Time’. “This is so unexpected,” he said. “I want to dedicate this award to Prince. When we lost Prince, I decided to dedicate my life to making positive music.” She also referenced Beyonce, emphasizing that she changed her life, calling her “the artist of our life.”
Bonnie Raitt beat out Adele, Styles, Lamar, Lizzo and Beyoncé to win song of the year for ‘Just Like That’.
Kim Petras she also became the second transgender woman to win a Grammy, taking home the award for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance with Sam Smith for their song “Unholy.”
“Sam [Smith] graciously wanted me to accept this award, because I’m the first transgender woman to win this award.” Watch Kim Petras’ acceptance speech from the #Grammys: pic.twitter.com/jQ52Sq0t6f
— Variety (@Variety) February 6, 2023
Grammy Awards 2023: The winners
Best rap album
Kendrick Lamar – Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers – GRAMMY AWARD
The rest of the nominations
- DJ Khaled – God Did
- Future – I Never Liked You
- Jack Harlow – Come Home the Kids Miss You
- Pusha T – It’s Almost Dry
Best musica urbana album
Bad Bunny – Un Verano Sin Ti – GRAMMY AWARD
The rest of the nominations
- Rauw Alejandro – Trap Cake, Vol. 2
- Daddy Yankee – Legendaddy
- Farruko – La 167
- Maluma – The Love & Sex Tape
Best pop duo/group performance
Sam Smith and Kim Petras – Unholy – GRAMMY AWARD
The rest of the nominations
- Abba – Don’t Shut Me Down
- Camilla Cabello and Ed Sheeran – Bam Bam
- Coldplay and BTS – My Universe
- Post Malone and Doja Cat – I Like You (A Happier Song)
Best country album
Willie Nelson – A Beautiful Time – GRAMMY AWARD
The rest of the nominations
- Luke Combs – Growin’ Up
- Miranda Lambert – Palomino
- Ashley McBryde – Ashley McBryde Presents: Lindeville
- Maren Morris – Humble Quest
Best R&B song
Beyoncé – Cuff It – GRAMMY AWARD
The rest of the nominations
- Mary J Blige – Good Morning Gorgeous
- Muni Long – Hrs & Hrs
- Jazmine Sullivan – Hurt Me So Good
- PJ Morton – Please Don’t Walk Away
Best pop vocal album
Harry Styles – Harry’s House – GRAMMY AWARD
The rest of the nominations
- Abba – Voyage
- Adele – 30
- Coldplay – Music of the Spheres
- Lizzo – Special
Best dance/electronic recording
Beyoncé – Break My Soul – GRAMMY AWARD
The rest of the nominations
- Bonobo – Rosewood
- David Guetta & Bebe Rexha – I’m Good (Blue)
- Diplo & Miguel – Don’t Forget My Love
- Kaytranada Featuring Her – Intimidated
- Rüfüs Du Sol – On My Knees
Best global music performance
Wouter Kellerman, Zakes Bantwini & Nomcebo Zikode – Bayethe – GRAMMY AWARD
The rest of the nominations
- Arooj Aftab & Anoushka Shankar – Udhero Na
- Burna Boy – Last Last
- Matt B & Eddy Kenzo – Gimme Love
- Rocky Dawuni Featuring Blvk H3ro – Neva Bow Down
Best country solo performance
Willie Nelson – Live Forever – GRAMMY AWARD
The rest of the nominations
- Kelsea Ballerini – Heartfirst
- Maren Morris – Circles Around This Town
- Miranda Lambert – In His Arms
- Zach Bryan – Something in the Orange
Best R&B performance
Muni Long – Hrs & Hrs – GRAMMY AWARD
The rest of the nominations
- Beyoncé – Virgo’s Groove
- Jazmine Sullivan – Hurt Me So Good
- Lucky Daye – Over
- Mary J. Blige Featuring Anderson Paak – Here With Me
Best rap performance
Kendrick Lamar – The Heart Part 5 – GRAMMY AWARD
The rest of the nominations
- DJ Khaled Featuring Rick Ross, Lil Wayne, Jay-Z, John Legend & Friday – God Did
- Doja Cat – Vegas
- Gunna & Future Featuring Young Thug – Pushin P
- Hitkidd & Glorilla – FNF (Let’s Go)
Best metal performance
Ozzy Osbourne Featuring Tony Iommi – Degradation Rules – GRAMMY AWARD
The rest of the nominations
- Ghost – Call Me Little Sunshine
- Megadeth – We’ll Be Back
- Muse – Kill or Be Killed
- Turnstile – Blackout
Best rock performance
Brandi Carlile – Broken Horses – GRAMMY AWARD
The rest of the nominations
- Beck – Old Man
- The Black Keys – Wild Child
- Bryan Adams – So Happy It Hurts
- Idles – Crawl!
- Ozzy Osbourne Featuring Jeff Beck – Patient Number 9
- Turnstile – Holiday
Best rock album
Ozzy Osbourne – Patient Number 9 – GRAMMY AWARD
The rest of the nominations
- The Black Keys – Dropout Boogie
- Elvis Costello & the Imposters – The Boy Named If
- Idles – Crawlers
- Machine Gun Kelly – Mainstream Sellout
- Spoon – Lucifer on the Sofa
Best alternative music album
Wet Leg – Wet Leg – GRAMMY AWARD
The rest of the nominations
- Arcade Fire – WE
- Big Thief – Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe in You
- Björk – Fossora
- Yeah Yeah Yeahs – Cool It Down
Best traditional R&B performance
Beyoncé – Plastic Off the Sofa – GRAMMY AWARD
The rest of the nominations
- Snoh Aalegra – Do 4 Love
- Babyface featuring Ella Mai – Keeps on Fallin’
- Adam Blackstone featuring Jazmine Sullivan – ‘Round Midnight
- Mary J Blige – Good Morning Gorgeous
Best progressive R&B album
Steve Lacy – Gemini Rights – GRAMMY AWARD
The rest of the nominations
- Cory Henry – Operation Funk
- Terrace Martin – Drones
- Moonchild – Starfruit
- Tank and the Bangas – Red Balloon
Best R&B album
Robert Glasper – Black Radio III – GRAMMY AWARD
The rest of the nominations
- Mary J Blige – Good Morning Gorgeous (Deluxe)
- Chris Brown – Breezy (Deluxe)
- Lucky Daye – Candydrip
- PJ Morton – Watch the Sun
Best rap song
Kendrick Lamar – The Heart Part 5 – GRAMMY AWARD
The rest of the nominations
- Jack Harlow featuring Drake – Churchill Downs
- DJ Khaled featuring Rick Ross, Lil Wayne, Jay-Z, John Legend & Friday – God Did
- Gunna & Future Featuring Young Thug – Pushin P
- Future Featuring Drake & Tems – Wait for U
Best comedy album
Dave Chappelle – The Closer – GRAMMY AWARD
The rest of the nominations
- Jim Gaffigan – Comedy Monster
- Randy Rainbow – A Little Brains, A Little Talent
- Louis CK – Sorry
- Patton Oswalt – We All Scream
Best folk album
Madison Cunningham – Revealer – GRAMMY AWARD
The rest of the nominations
- Judy Collins – Spellbound
- Janis Ian – The Light At The End Of The Line
- Aoife O’Donovan – Age of Apathy
- Punch Brothers – Hell on Church Street
Best country song
Cody Johnson – ‘Til You Can’t – GRAMMY AWARD
The rest of the nominations
- Maren Morris – Circles Around This Town
- Luke Combs – Doin’ This
- Taylor Swift – I Bet You Think About Me (Taylor’s Version) (From The Vault)
- Miranda Lambert – If I Was a Cowboy
- Willie Nelson – I’ll Love You Till The Day I Die
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