Ukraine president Volodymyr Zelenskyy delivered a powerful pre-recorded video message about the country’s war with Russia.
and more. The evening was also about an industry still trying to make a comeback after being shut down for the better part of 18 months due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
On a more serious note, before award-winning R&B performer John Legend delivered his new song, “Free,” Ukraine president Volodymyr Zelenskyy delivered a powerful pre-recorded video message about Ukraine’s ongoing war with Russia, stating that “Our loved ones don’t know if we will be together again.” He said that the Ukrainian musicians are now wearing body armor instead of tuxedos “but the music will break through anyway.
There were no big sweeps of the evening, but Jon Batiste, who told everyone “I love ya even if I don’t’ know ya” during his speech, took home five awards and R&B group Silk Sonic walked away with four trophies. That was “sweep” enough for Silk Sonic’s Anderson .Paak who let everyone know “drinks is on Silk Sonic” after the duo won all of the awards it was nominated for.
A slew of others garnered three awards each including Stapleton and pop star Olivia Rodrigo, who also won best new artist. Rock band Foo Fighters, who were scheduled to perform at the ceremony before the death of drummer Taylor Hawkins on March 25, won all three awards it was up for and Hawkins was remembered via a video tribute ahead of the In Memorandum segment. Eilish also wore a black shirt with Hawkins’ photo on it during her performance of “Happier Than Ever.
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