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Instead of a hall filled up with A list celebrities, musical legends, and intricate performances, this year the Grammys were quaint, socially distanced and the highest fashion was matching face masks and gowns Hosted by Trevor Noah, the Grammys took place Sunday, March 14 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Instead of the Grammys being filled with everybody and anyone, performers and winners were seen socially distanced at dinner tables waiting for their award or their performance.
The Grammys opened up with Harry Styles who sang his top hit ‘Watermelon Sugar’ from his 2019 sophomore album ‘Fine Line’. As a First-time Grammy nominee and first-time opener he made ‘Watermelon Sugar’ a groovy energetic performance. His performance showed the audience and the world that he deserved to be at the Grammys. He won best pop solo performance while sporting a variety of different colored boas. Adjacent and following Styles’ performance, Billie Eilish performed her recent song ‘Everything I Wanted’ alongside her brother Finneas. Nominated for 3 Grammys this year, the 19-year-old took home the award for record of the year. This year the Grammys focused on the current political issues that have taken place in the past year, by highlighting and praising Black artists and the Black Lives Matter movement. The academy has long been criticized for its lack of diversity in awarding and nominating musicians and artists of color. Additionally, not acknowledging artists who fans and the public both recognize as being more than deserving of a Grammy, some people have gone as for as labeling the Grammys and ‘The Scammys". Some artists like Zayn Malik, former One direction member, went as far as to tweet about the inconsequential award show. He tweeted “F**k the Grammys and everyone associated. Unless you shake hands and send gifts, there’s no nomination considerations.” Even though there are errors in the Grammys and faults to be held by the recording academy, some historic record-breaking events did take place during Sunday night. Megan thee Stallion exuberated excellence during her performance of ‘Body’ and ‘Savage’, as well as her performance of ‘WAP’ with Cardi B. She also made history by becoming the first female artist to win a Grammy for best rap song. Other women who made history at the Grammys included Taylor Swift, who became the first female artist to win Album of the Year 3 times. Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande became the first female duo to win best pop collaboration for their work on ‘Rain on Me’. Beyonce's daughter, Blue Ivy, became the second-youngest person to win a grammy. She was awarded the Grammy for best music video for her participation in ‘Brown Skin Girl’ by Beyonce. Most notably, Beyonce set records and made history during the 63rd Grammys. Not only was she apart of Megan thee Stallions win for best rap song, but she also set a new record with her 28th win as the most awarded woman in Grammy history, surpassing Alison Krauss. Other notable events of the evening were Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak unveiling for the first time live Silk Sonic. They performed ‘Leave The Door Open’ a silky smooth, 70’s reminiscent, R&B track. This year's Grammys focused on music performances, Black excellence, and celebrating and uplifting the everyday business and community that were affected by the pandemic and Covid-19. For a full list of all the Grammy winners, visit here.
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