Nolan James
Arts & Culture Editor
The 62nd annual Grammy Award Show premiered on Jan. 26. This was earlier than its Feb. 10 showing in 2019. The show was hosted by singer Alicia Keys, who also performed early into the night.
The main ceremony opened with a tribute to famous basketball player Kobe Bryant, who passed away earlier that day.
Lizzo, who was nominated for the most Grammys this year with eight nominations, performed the songs Cuz I Love You and Truth Hurts, the latter of which won her the award for Best Pop Solo Performance.
Billie Eilish took home the most awards that night, winning Best New Artist, Song of the Year and Record of the Year for Bad Guy, and Album of the Year for When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?, and performed later in the show.
Tyler, The Creator took home the award for Rap Album of the Year for Igor. Many believed Igor deserved Album of the Year, for which it was not nominated. Instead of Igor, the Academy nominated a half-length EP and a deluxe album with popular singles tacked on.
There has been much controversy surrounding the Grammys lately, from sexual misconduct allegations to previous CEO of the Recording Academy, Deborah Dugan, claiming the show was fixed, a claim which did not surprise many.
Other highlights include Demi Lovato, performing for the first time since rehabilitation, and Little Nas X performing his hit single Old Town Road with Billy Ray Cyrus. Old Town Road won the awards for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance and Best Music Video.
