The Grammys are over for one more yr, taking with them extra unbelievable performances, history-making moments and well-deserved wins for an eclectic vary of artists. This yr noticed some big data damaged and victories that mirrored the progress we’re making within the exterior world, in addition to some enjoyable, candy occasions. Here are a number of the finest moments from the 2023 Grammys.
Wet Leg received two awards in usually Wet Leg vogue
Probably the fastest-rising indie band of the previous couple of years, Wet Leg confirmed simply how far they’ve come by profitable not one, however two Grammys. Since bursting onto the scene with ‘Chaise Longue’, the Isle Of Wight duo have turn into generally known as a band who at all times appear to be having enjoyable, guffawing their manner via monumental profession milestones, interviews and extra. The Grammys was no totally different. “This is so funny,” Rhian Teasdale stated as they collected Best Alternative Music Performance. “What are we doing here? I dunno!”
That temper solely bought sillier as they had been referred to as up once more moments later because the winners of Best Alternative Album, with Rhian and Hester Chambers laughing within the background as drummer Henry Holmes took over acceptance duties. Among all of the seriousness and emotion of the night time, it was refreshing to see some giddiness within the combine.
Viola Davis turned an EGOT
There are solely 18 individuals on the earth who’ve achieved the most important feat in leisure – profitable an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony. Now, Viola Davis is a part of that elite circle. The actor accomplished her set with a win for Best Audio Book, Narration & Storytelling for her autobiography Finding Me.
“I just EGOT!” she exclaimed to the group through the premiere ceremony and, later, acquired a standing ovation as she introduced an award throughout the primary ceremony. As she ought to.
Beyoncé cemented her place as a Grammys GOAT
Going into the night time, Beyoncé was up for a whopping 9 awards, together with three of the large 4. While she didn’t win any of these latter group, she did nonetheless gather 4 shiny new trophies – which helped her sail forward to breaking one other document in her illustrious profession. Now, Bey is the artist with essentially the most Grammy wins of all time with 32, beating classical musician Georg Solti’s earlier document of 31. With her profession removed from over, too, it’s thrilling to think about simply what number of extra awards she might rack up within the years to return. No marvel Lizzo referred to as her “the artist of our lives”.
Harry Styles accepted his Album Of The Year award from a fan and it was massively endearing
Throughout the ceremony, the Recording Academy enlisted the assistance of tremendous followers of the artists up for Album Of The Year to argue the case for his or her favorite star. Harry Styles was represented by an aged woman, who instructed Trevor Noah she’d give him all of the awards on provide tonight if she might. That might need been unrealistic however, when Styles was introduced as AOTY king, she was given the possibility at hand over the trophy to him herself. What adopted was one of the vital endearing moments of the night time, the pop star taking the time to thank her and have a good time together with her, earlier than giving his speech.
Hip-hop was celebrated in among the best Grammys moments in latest reminiscence
This yr marks the fiftieth anniversary of the beginning of hip-hop and the monumental second was celebrated in fashion with among the best Grammys performances in latest reminiscence. Numerous icons from throughout the style got here collectively to chart its historical past up till the trendy day, together with the likes of LL Cool J, Busta Rhymes, Run DMC, Nelly, Queen Latifah, Missy Elliott, Salt N Pepa, Lil Baby and GloRilla. With a lot star energy on one stage, the efficiency was by no means going to overlook, however its brilliance was a becoming tribute to a tradition that has modified the world and turn into a world pressure to be reckoned with.
Kim Petras and Sam Smith continued ‘Unholy’’s domination
In 2022, one tune was virtually inescapable, whether or not you had been scrolling via TikTok or out and about on a weekend. ‘Unholy’ continued its domination on the 2023 Grammy, with Kim Petras and Sam Smith beating out some robust competitors to gather the award for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance. In doing so, Petras turned the primary transgender lady to win the award – a second she and Smith celebrated fittingly afterward with a fiery model of the tune launched by Madonna.