Held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, music’s biggest night was hosted by comedian Trevor Noah and featured performances by major artists like H.E.R., Justin Bieber, Nas, John Legend, Lil Nas X, and more.
Olivia Rodrigo won best new artist, Silk Sonic took home record and song of the year, and Jon Batiste won album of the year. Beninese music icon, Angelique Kidjo won the 2022 Grammy in the Best Global Music Album category.
This would be the singer’s fifth of her 40-year-career. Kidjo’s ‘Mother Nature’ album, which earned her the Grammy, is her first album of original music in seven years. The 61-year old singer was nominated alongside Femi Kuti and son, Made, WizKid (all from Nigeria), Ghana’s Rocky Dawuni, and Hawaii’s Daniel Ho.
Record of the Year -“Leave The Door Open,” Silk Sonic
Song of the Year -“Leave The Door Open,” Silk Sonic
Album of the Year – “We Are,” Jon Batiste
Best New Artist -Olivia Rodrigo
Best Pop Solo Performance–“Drivers License,” Olivia Rodrigo
Best Pop Duo or Group Performance –“Kiss Me More,” Doja Cat feat. SZA
Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album —“Love for Sale,” Tony Bennett & Lady Gaga
Best Pop Vocal Album —“Sour,” Olivia Rodrigo
Best Dance Recording —–“Alive,” Rüfüs Du Sol
Best Rap Album —–“Call Me If You Get Lost,” Tyler, the Creator
Best Rap Performance —–“Family Ties,” Baby Keem, Kendrick Lamar
Best Rap Song —-“Jail,” Kanye West, Jay-Z
Best Latin Pop Album —-“Mendó,” Alex Cuba
Best Musica Urbana Album —“El Último Tour Del Mundo,” Bad Bunny
Best American Roots Performance——“Cry,” Jon Batiste
Best R&B Performance——–Tie: “Leave The Door Open,” Silk Sonic and “Pick Up Your Feelings,” Jazmine Sullivan

