The superstar, who is both the most awarded and nominated artist in Grammys history, has been nominated in the category four times before and many feel she has been snubbed by its top honors. Martell," she said, referencing Linda Martell, the performer who became the first Black woman to play the Grand Ole Opry.
Kendrick Lamar has won song and record of the year for his diss track "Not Like Us" at the Grammys, taking home two of the night's top honors. It is the second hip-hop single to ever win in the category. The Weeknd has been openly critical of the Grammys organization, dating back to when he wrote on Twitter: "The Grammys remain corrupt.
It was just one of many pleasant surprises Sunday night. Chappell Roan was named best new artist at the Grammys. She read a speech from a notebook, beginning by addressing her fellow nominees. Then her speech changed course. She directed her attention to major labels and the music industry, instructing them to "offer a living wage and healthcare, especially to developing artists.
She asked them to treat artists like "valuable employees. Wow," she started her speech. I'm still in shock.
Thank you so much for this honor. A little bit of the wild west, a little bit of West Hollywood. Joined by a posse of dancing clown cowboys, she sang from atop a giant pink horse. The show opened with several references to the Los Angeles-area wildfires that have devastated the city but put the spotlight on the city's resiliency. Noah's opening speech was dedicated to those affected by the fires, promising a show that not only celebrates them, but one that also celebrates "the city that brought us so much of that music.
