Harry Styles feels validated after securing the Album of the Year award on the 2023 Grammys for Harry’s House. Styles expressed that sentiment within the present’s press room following his acceptance speech. He additionally answered whether or not he anticipated Beyoncé to win over him.
“I think… I mean you never know with this stuff, I don’t think you can look at any of the nominees and not feel like they’re deserving. I feel like when I look at this category, it’s all people who have inspired me at different times. So, it’s not like…you would understand anyone winning and…I’m really grateful that they chose us. Thank you.”
Harry Styles is requested if he anticipated Beyoncé to win the AOTY #Grammy: “You never know with this stuff. I don’t think you can look at any of the nominees and not feel like they’re deserving. When I look at this category, it’s all people who have inspired me.” pic.twitter.com/1sTF78NlR3
— Variety (@Variety) February 6, 2023
Though she has the most Grammy wins in historical past–32 complete–she hasn’t snagged an award within the AOTY class all through her solo profession. In reality, voters have neglected the Renaissance singer not less than 4 instances, together with on Sunday’s loss.
Elsewhere within the press room interview, Harry mentioned:
“I think we’re really overwhelmed at the moment, I definitely wasn’t expecting to get this. I think being nominated for stuff like this kind of really feels like the winning part, being recognized by your peers. It’s obviously incredibly nice to receive this. I don’t think it’s the reason that any of us in the room do it. I’m so, so grateful that they thought our album was worthy of it. I think, more than anything, it just kind of feels like validation that we’re on the right path. You know, when we get in the studio and begin a record, we just make the music that we wanna make, and I think it feels really nice to feel like, oh, that is the right thing to do.”
Watch the total press room interviews under:
Harry Styles’ Acceptance Speech And Grammys Receiving Online Backlash Amid Beyoncé’s AOTY Loss
Harry’s reply to the Beyoncé-related query displays his sentiments throughout his acceptance speech. Upon the announcement of his win, Harry buried his face in his fingers earlier than embracing a cheering Lizzo, additionally a nominee within the class, and making his approach to the stage.
He started his acceptance by thanking fellow nominees, together with Beyoncé, Bad Bunny, Adele, Mary J. Blige, Lizzo, Coldplay, Kendrick Lamar, ABBA, and Brandi Carlile.
“I’ve been so, so inspired by every artist in this category with me at a lot of different times in my life. I listen to everyone in this category when I’m alone. I think on nights like tonight, it’s obviously so important for us to remember that there’s no such thing as best in music. I don’t think any of us sits in the studio making decisions based on what is going to get us one of these,” Harry mentioned motioning to the golden award.
But Harry’s closing remarks have landed him in some scorching water with Grammy fans, followers, and critics on-line.
“This doesn’t happen to people like me very often, and this is so, so nice. Thank you very much.”
People shortly identified {that a} cisgender, white man successful a Grammy does, the truth is, occur typically. Buzzfeed reviews that the “overwhelming majority” of AOTY winners since 1959 determine in the identical class as Harry.
Having a alternative between Beyonce or Bad Bunny and one way or the other giving it to Harry Styles is an unbelievable approach to unite African Americans, the final African diaspora, Hispanics, and Latinos.
— Zito (@_Zeets) February 6, 2023
beyoncé shedding album of the 12 months to taylor swift, beck, adele and now harry types. that’s qwhite fascinating pic.twitter.com/2BVillWk9D
— out of context the white lotus (@oocwhitelotus) February 6, 2023
me when harry mentioned “this doesnt happen to ppl like me often” as he gained over BEYONCE pic.twitter.com/wwUCx2qFn3
— ♡ (@tragedygrls) February 6, 2023
“This doesn’t happen to people like me often” – @Harry_Styles. We beg to vary, Harry. Mediocre white males get glamourized, rewarded and awarded over exceptionally proficient, wonderful Black girls like @Beyonce all day, on daily basis. Case in level is that this AOTY win. #GRAMMYs
— B. Bell???? (@MediaBritt) February 6, 2023
It’s not a lot about Harry successful, it’s about Beyoncé NOT successful. How is she your most embellished artist of all time however the academy gained’t give her essentially the most coveted award? Sends a sinister message tbh and really they need to by no means count on she’ll grace them along with her presence once more
— Steff (@SteffKopp) February 6, 2023
Meanwhile, Beyoncé appeared unphased by the discuss of being snubbed. She was captured on digital camera, standing and clapping for Harry as he accepted his speech.
BEYONCÉ STANDING UP FOR HARRY !!!!!! THIS IS MY BRAND pic.twitter.com/sUGMBfiIlq
— ★ HARRY’S HOUSE AOTY!!! (@keepdrivinggf) February 6, 2023
She additionally celebrated making Grammy historical past with a heartwarming word to followers on her Instagram web page.