Image source, caption Getty ImagesImage, Billie Eilish could add Grammy trophies to her already impressive collection The Grammy Awards are approaching once again, after a three-month delay due to the increase in Covid cases in the US. The star ceremony is traditionally described as “the biggest night of music” – which covers both the scale of the event and its duration that numbs the mind. The first prizes will be awarded in Las Vegas at 12:30 on Sunday, eight hours before the Album of the Year award at 20:30 local time (04:30 in the UK). There are 70 categories in total, with everyone from Lady Gaga to Barack Obama on the list of nominees. Unlike last year’s smaller event, which included a mix of live and pre-recorded performances, the 2022 ceremony will be a more regular performance – with Billie Eilish, Lil Nas X, Carrie Underwood, Silk Sonic and Olivia Rodrigo taking the stage at the MGM Grand Arena. Comedian Trevor Noah will be appearing for the second time. Here are 19 facts about the ceremony to get ready …
1) Voters had to listen to a LOT of music
Nearly 22,000 songs and albums were submitted for screening this year, bringing the shortlist for the main categories from eight to 10 for the first time. “We live in a time of great growth in music,” said Harvey Mason, Jr., CEO of Recording Academy. “More than 60,000 songs a day are released. With so much music available. There is so much more excellence to recognize and celebrate.”
2) Olivia Rodrigo is the one who will win
Image source, Getty Images Disney’s sensual pop actress Olivia Rodrigo is a nominee for all four of the top categories – and she has had a decent success in a clean slate. The 19-year-old is essentially a padlock for the best young artist. and her aristocratic ballad that has split the Drivers License is a strong contender for Song of the Year (which recognizes music and lyrics) and Record of the Year (which rewards production, performance and engineering). The one category where he can face problems is the album of the year. where Sour’s clever and lively debut album contrasts with more sophisticated, musically intricate works by Jon Batiste, Kanye West and HER If Rodrigo wins all four awards, she will be only the third artist in history to do so, after Christopher Cross and Billy Ellis.
3) A song from 1934 is for album of the year
Image source, Getty Images Yes, you read that right. Cole Porter’s I Get A Kick Out Of You is one of the 10 songs on the album of the year, thanks to a new cover by Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett. It’s part of a sacred Grammy tradition of recognizing the old guard – whether or not their latest release helped set the year in music. In Bennett’s case, it’s a fitting tribute to a career that spanned eight decades in clubs and concert venues. The star announced his retirement last year at the age of 95, after being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s.
4) There will be tributes to Stephen Sondheim and Taylor Hawkins
What would we do without you? Broadway legend Steven Sonheim will be remembered with songs during Sunday’s ceremony, featuring appearances by Cynthia Erivo, Leslie Odom Jr., Ben Platt and West Side Story star Reagel. There are also plans to honor Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins on the show – a week after his untimely death at the age of 50. “We will honor his memory in some way,” CBS Executive Vice President of Music Jack Sashman told Variety magazine. “We want to understand what is right to do that is respectful to all involved. We are patient. We will plan until the end.”
5) John who?
Shape caption, Warning: Third party content may contain ads Jazz pianist Jon Batiste has more nominations than anyone else – 11 in all, recognizing both We Are solo album and Pixar’s Soul soundtrack. A member of a New Orleans music dynasty, he is perhaps best known as the band ‘s leader on Stephen Colbert’s talk show in the United States. However, he has been widely praised for the album’s debut, which celebrates decades of black American music while acknowledging the specific struggles facing blacks. By the way, only two artists have ever surpassed this number of 11 nominations – Michael Jackson in 1984 and Babyface in 1997.
6) Dua Lipa got herself out of the run
The great success of Dua Levitating was the song with the biggest sales of 2021 in the USA. and had a record 70 weeks on the Billboard chart. But he is completely absent from the Grammy nominations. Variety magazine confirmed that the song was not submitted for consideration, apparently to avoid the recognition of the distinguished rapper DaBaby, after making a series of homophobic comments last year.
7) Drake continues to boycott the show
Image source, caption Getty ImagesImage, Drake has won a total of four Grammy Awards Drake’s latest work, Certified Lover Boy, was nominated for a rap album and the single Way 2 Sexy, with Future and Young Thug, was ready for a rap rendition. However, he asked for the candidacies to be withdrawn before the end of the voting period, and the Academy honored his request. He is a longtime critic of the ceremony – even when he wins. “We are playing an opinion-based sport, not an event-based sport,” he said as he received an award for God’s plan in 2019. “You have already won if you have people singing your songs word for word, if they your homeland. You already win, you do not need it here “. The Weeknd is also absent, refusing to participate in the Grammys after being snubbed last year. Ariana Grande and Doja Cat also refused to submit their duet with the star for awards, in an obvious show of solidarity. But Kanye West did not take note: Hurricane’s single, featuring The Weeknd and Lil Baby, made the list of best melodic rap songs.
8) Kanye West has asked not to appear
When the Grammy nominations were announced last year, Kanye West received five awards, including Album of the Year for Donda’s Selective, Scattered 10th Album. It was like the dawn of a new era. West has long been critical of the under-representation of black artists at the ceremony, and in 2020, he was videotaped urinating at one of his 22 Grammy Awards. However, two weeks before the show, the organizers told the star that his planned performance could not take place due to his “relevant online behavior”, Variety magazine reported. This seems to have included the release of an animated music video depicting the abduction and burial of a figure resembling Pete Davidson – the American comedian who goes out with West’s ex-wife, Kim Kardashian. and an Instagram post that used a racial insult to describe Grammy presenter Trevor Noah. However, at the time of writing, West is still invited to the ceremony. Censors will hover nervously over the mute button if he manages to make a speech.
9) The Academy is still not fully integrated into the BTS
Image source, Getty Images Despite having the best-selling song in the world last year – Michael Jackson’s indebted summer anthem Butter – South Korean pop band BTS is only nominated for one award: Best Pop Duet / Band Performance. Last year, they lost this category to Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande and their duet Rain On Me. Gaga could prove to be falling again in 2022, with her collaboration with Tony Bennett also shortlisted for the award. The BTS Army hoped to be comforted by a boyband performance – but even that seems to be in jeopardy, as Jungkook and J-Hope tested positive on Covid-19.
10) Adele was too late to receive an invitation
Image source, Getty Images After wiping the board at the British two months ago, Adele is completely absent from the Grammy shortlists – and for a very simple reason. The star’s comeback single, Easy On Me, and her fourth blockbuster album 30 were both released after the September 30, 2021 deadline. Other albums that missed the deadline were Ed Sheeran’s = (Equals), Bruno Mars and Anderson. Paak’s An Evening With Silk Sonic and Taylor Swift’s Red (Taylor’s Version). Instead, expect them to make an appearance next year.
11) Country music had a bad year
There are 40 nominations available in the four major Grammy categories, but only one of these positions went to a country: Jimmie Allen. Voters turned their backs on established stars such as Kacey Musgraves, Chris Stapleton, Mickey Guyton, Maren Morris and Sturgill Simpson, who released well-received, commercially successful albums in 2021. Meanwhile, Morgan Wallen – who had the best-selling country album of the year – was eliminated after being immortalized on video drunk using racist language in early 2021.
12) Kanye West may need to share a Grammy with 160 other people
Image source, Getty Images If Kanye West wins the album of the year for Donda, the stage will be very, very full. In the list of nominees, his record is attributed to more than 160 people – a reflection of how many albums are now being assembled using songwriting camps, guest lyrics, rhythm switching, multiple producers, remixes and evolving reruns of the same song. In previous years, only people who had contributed 33% of an album’s playback time could have been nominated. but this rule was abolished for 2022. On the contrary: There are only five people in the titles for “Happier Than Ever” by Billie Eilish.
13) Abba proves it is never too late to get a Grammy nomination
Fifty years after their single debut, Abba won their first Grammy nomination – record of the year – for their single I Still Have Faith In You. It seems unlikely to win – if voters had sincerely tended to vote for the Abba, they would have been nominated in the pop genre as well – but the nomination corrects a historic overlook. The band itself greeted the award with typically dry Swedish humor. “A Grammy should be mandatory for those who dare to leave 40 years between the release of the album” …
title: “19 Facts About The 2022 Grammy Awards " ShowToc: true date: “2022-12-14” author: “Juanita Smalley”
Image source, caption Getty ImagesImage, Billie Eilish could add Grammy trophies to her already impressive collection The Grammy Awards are approaching once again, after a three-month delay due to the increase in Covid cases in the US. The star ceremony is traditionally described as “the biggest night of music” – which covers both the scale of the event and its duration that numbs the mind. The first prizes will be awarded in Las Vegas at 12:30 on Sunday, eight hours before the Album of the Year award at 20:30 local time (04:30 in the UK). There are 70 categories in total, with everyone from Lady Gaga to Barack Obama on the list of nominees. Unlike last year’s smaller event, which included a mix of live and pre-recorded performances, the 2022 ceremony will be a more regular performance – with Billie Eilish, Lil Nas X, Carrie Underwood, Silk Sonic and Olivia Rodrigo taking the stage at the MGM Grand Arena. Comedian Trevor Noah will be appearing for the second time. Here are 19 facts about the ceremony to get ready …
1) Voters had to listen to a LOT of music
Nearly 22,000 songs and albums were submitted for screening this year, bringing the shortlist for the main categories from eight to 10 for the first time. “We live in a time of great growth in music,” said Harvey Mason, Jr., CEO of Recording Academy. “More than 60,000 songs a day are released. With so much music available. There is so much more excellence to recognize and celebrate.”
2) Olivia Rodrigo is the one who will win
Image source, Getty Images Disney’s sensual pop actress Olivia Rodrigo is a nominee for all four of the top categories – and she has had a decent success in a clean slate. The 19-year-old is essentially a padlock for the best young artist. and her aristocratic ballad that has split the Drivers License is a strong contender for Song of the Year (which recognizes music and lyrics) and Record of the Year (which rewards production, performance and engineering). The one category where he can face problems is the album of the year. where Sour’s clever and lively debut album contrasts with more sophisticated, musically intricate works by Jon Batiste, Kanye West and HER If Rodrigo wins all four awards, she will be only the third artist in history to do so, after Christopher Cross and Billy Ellis.
3) A song from 1934 is for album of the year
Image source, Getty Images Yes, you read that right. Cole Porter’s I Get A Kick Out Of You is one of the 10 songs on the album of the year, thanks to a new cover by Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett. It’s part of a sacred Grammy tradition of recognizing the old guard – whether or not their latest release helped set the year in music. In Bennett’s case, it’s a fitting tribute to a career that spanned eight decades in clubs and concert venues. The star announced his retirement last year at the age of 95, after being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s.
4) There will be tributes to Stephen Sondheim and Taylor Hawkins
What would we do without you? Broadway legend Steven Sonheim will be remembered with songs during Sunday’s ceremony, featuring appearances by Cynthia Erivo, Leslie Odom Jr., Ben Platt and West Side Story star Reagel. There are also plans to honor Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins on the show – a week after his untimely death at the age of 50. “We will honor his memory in some way,” CBS Executive Vice President of Music Jack Sashman told Variety magazine. “We want to understand what is right to do that is respectful to all involved. We are patient. We will plan until the end.”
5) John who?
Shape caption, Warning: Third party content may contain ads Jazz pianist Jon Batiste has more nominations than anyone else – 11 in all, recognizing both We Are solo album and Pixar’s Soul soundtrack. A member of a New Orleans music dynasty, he is perhaps best known as the band ‘s leader on Stephen Colbert’s talk show in the United States. However, he has been widely praised for the album’s debut, which celebrates decades of black American music while acknowledging the specific struggles facing blacks. By the way, only two artists have ever surpassed this number of 11 nominations – Michael Jackson in 1984 and Babyface in 1997.
6) Dua Lipa got herself out of the run
The great success of Dua Levitating was the song with the biggest sales of 2021 in the USA. and had a record 70 weeks on the Billboard chart. But he is completely absent from the Grammy nominations. Variety magazine confirmed that the song was not submitted for consideration, apparently to avoid the recognition of the distinguished rapper DaBaby, after making a series of homophobic comments last year.
7) Drake continues to boycott the show
Image source, caption Getty ImagesImage, Drake has won a total of four Grammy Awards Drake’s latest work, Certified Lover Boy, was nominated for a rap album and the single Way 2 Sexy, with Future and Young Thug, was ready for a rap rendition. However, he asked for the candidacies to be withdrawn before the end of the voting period, and the Academy honored his request. He is a longtime critic of the ceremony – even when he wins. “We are playing an opinion-based sport, not an event-based sport,” he said as he received an award for God’s plan in 2019. “You have already won if you have people singing your songs word for word, if they your homeland. You already win, you do not need it here “. The Weeknd is also absent, refusing to participate in the Grammys after being snubbed last year. Ariana Grande and Doja Cat also refused to submit their duet with the star for awards, in an obvious show of solidarity. But Kanye West did not take note: Hurricane’s single, featuring The Weeknd and Lil Baby, made the list of best melodic rap songs.
8) Kanye West has asked not to appear
When the Grammy nominations were announced last year, Kanye West received five awards, including Album of the Year for Donda’s Selective, Scattered 10th Album. It was like the dawn of a new era. West has long been critical of the under-representation of black artists at the ceremony, and in 2020, he was videotaped urinating at one of his 22 Grammy Awards. However, two weeks before the show, the organizers told the star that his planned performance could not take place due to his “relevant online behavior”, Variety magazine reported. This seems to have included the release of an animated music video depicting the abduction and burial of a figure resembling Pete Davidson – the American comedian who goes out with West’s ex-wife, Kim Kardashian. and an Instagram post that used a racial insult to describe Grammy presenter Trevor Noah. However, at the time of writing, West is still invited to the ceremony. Censors will hover nervously over the mute button if he manages to make a speech.
9) The Academy is still not fully integrated into the BTS
Image source, Getty Images Despite having the best-selling song in the world last year – Michael Jackson’s indebted summer anthem Butter – South Korean pop band BTS is only nominated for one award: Best Pop Duet / Band Performance. Last year, they lost this category to Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande and their duet Rain On Me. Gaga could prove to be falling again in 2022, with her collaboration with Tony Bennett also shortlisted for the award. The BTS Army hoped to be comforted by a boyband performance – but even that seems to be in jeopardy, as Jungkook and J-Hope tested positive on Covid-19.
10) Adele was too late to receive an invitation
Image source, Getty Images After wiping the board at the British two months ago, Adele is completely absent from the Grammy shortlists – and for a very simple reason. The star’s comeback single, Easy On Me, and her fourth blockbuster album 30 were both released after the September 30, 2021 deadline. Other albums that missed the deadline were Ed Sheeran’s = (Equals), Bruno Mars and Anderson. Paak’s An Evening With Silk Sonic and Taylor Swift’s Red (Taylor’s Version). Instead, expect them to make an appearance next year.
11) Country music had a bad year
There are 40 nominations available in the four major Grammy categories, but only one of these positions went to a country: Jimmie Allen. Voters turned their backs on established stars such as Kacey Musgraves, Chris Stapleton, Mickey Guyton, Maren Morris and Sturgill Simpson, who released well-received, commercially successful albums in 2021. Meanwhile, Morgan Wallen – who had the best-selling country album of the year – was eliminated after being immortalized on video drunk using racist language in early 2021.
12) Kanye West may need to share a Grammy with 160 other people
Image source, Getty Images If Kanye West wins the album of the year for Donda, the stage will be very, very full. In the list of nominees, his record is attributed to more than 160 people – a reflection of how many albums are now being assembled using songwriting camps, guest lyrics, rhythm switching, multiple producers, remixes and evolving reruns of the same song. In previous years, only people who had contributed 33% of an album’s playback time could have been nominated. but this rule was abolished for 2022. On the contrary: There are only five people in the titles for “Happier Than Ever” by Billie Eilish.
13) Abba proves it is never too late to get a Grammy nomination
Fifty years after their single debut, Abba won their first Grammy nomination – record of the year – for their single I Still Have Faith In You. It seems unlikely to win – if voters had sincerely tended to vote for the Abba, they would have been nominated in the pop genre as well – but the nomination corrects a historic overlook. The band itself greeted the award with typically dry Swedish humor. “A Grammy should be mandatory for those who dare to leave 40 years between the release of the album” …
title: “19 Facts About The 2022 Grammy Awards " ShowToc: true date: “2022-12-14” author: “Lorenzo Everett”
Image source, caption Getty ImagesImage, Billie Eilish could add Grammy trophies to her already impressive collection The Grammy Awards are approaching once again, after a three-month delay due to the increase in Covid cases in the US. The star ceremony is traditionally described as “the biggest night of music” – which covers both the scale of the event and its duration that numbs the mind. The first prizes will be awarded in Las Vegas at 12:30 on Sunday, eight hours before the Album of the Year award at 20:30 local time (04:30 in the UK). There are 70 categories in total, with everyone from Lady Gaga to Barack Obama on the list of nominees. Unlike last year’s smaller event, which included a mix of live and pre-recorded performances, the 2022 ceremony will be a more regular performance – with Billie Eilish, Lil Nas X, Carrie Underwood, Silk Sonic and Olivia Rodrigo taking the stage at the MGM Grand Arena. Comedian Trevor Noah will be appearing for the second time. Here are 19 facts about the ceremony to get ready …
1) Voters had to listen to a LOT of music
Nearly 22,000 songs and albums were submitted for screening this year, bringing the shortlist for the main categories from eight to 10 for the first time. “We live in a time of great growth in music,” said Harvey Mason, Jr., CEO of Recording Academy. “More than 60,000 songs a day are released. With so much music available. There is so much more excellence to recognize and celebrate.”
2) Olivia Rodrigo is the one who will win
Image source, Getty Images Disney’s sensual pop actress Olivia Rodrigo is a nominee for all four of the top categories – and she has had a decent success in a clean slate. The 19-year-old is essentially a padlock for the best young artist. and her aristocratic ballad that has split the Drivers License is a strong contender for Song of the Year (which recognizes music and lyrics) and Record of the Year (which rewards production, performance and engineering). The one category where he can face problems is the album of the year. where Sour’s clever and lively debut album contrasts with more sophisticated, musically intricate works by Jon Batiste, Kanye West and HER If Rodrigo wins all four awards, she will be only the third artist in history to do so, after Christopher Cross and Billy Ellis.
3) A song from 1934 is for album of the year
Image source, Getty Images Yes, you read that right. Cole Porter’s I Get A Kick Out Of You is one of the 10 songs on the album of the year, thanks to a new cover by Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett. It’s part of a sacred Grammy tradition of recognizing the old guard – whether or not their latest release helped set the year in music. In Bennett’s case, it’s a fitting tribute to a career that spanned eight decades in clubs and concert venues. The star announced his retirement last year at the age of 95, after being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s.
4) There will be tributes to Stephen Sondheim and Taylor Hawkins
What would we do without you? Broadway legend Steven Sonheim will be remembered with songs during Sunday’s ceremony, featuring appearances by Cynthia Erivo, Leslie Odom Jr., Ben Platt and West Side Story star Reagel. There are also plans to honor Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins on the show – a week after his untimely death at the age of 50. “We will honor his memory in some way,” CBS Executive Vice President of Music Jack Sashman told Variety magazine. “We want to understand what is right to do that is respectful to all involved. We are patient. We will plan until the end.”
5) John who?
Shape caption, Warning: Third party content may contain ads Jazz pianist Jon Batiste has more nominations than anyone else – 11 in all, recognizing both We Are solo album and Pixar’s Soul soundtrack. A member of a New Orleans music dynasty, he is perhaps best known as the band ‘s leader on Stephen Colbert’s talk show in the United States. However, he has been widely praised for the album’s debut, which celebrates decades of black American music while acknowledging the specific struggles facing blacks. By the way, only two artists have ever surpassed this number of 11 nominations – Michael Jackson in 1984 and Babyface in 1997.
6) Dua Lipa got herself out of the run
The great success of Dua Levitating was the song with the biggest sales of 2021 in the USA. and had a record 70 weeks on the Billboard chart. But he is completely absent from the Grammy nominations. Variety magazine confirmed that the song was not submitted for consideration, apparently to avoid the recognition of the distinguished rapper DaBaby, after making a series of homophobic comments last year.
7) Drake continues to boycott the show
Image source, caption Getty ImagesImage, Drake has won a total of four Grammy Awards Drake’s latest work, Certified Lover Boy, was nominated for a rap album and the single Way 2 Sexy, with Future and Young Thug, was ready for a rap rendition. However, he asked for the candidacies to be withdrawn before the end of the voting period, and the Academy honored his request. He is a longtime critic of the ceremony – even when he wins. “We are playing an opinion-based sport, not an event-based sport,” he said as he received an award for God’s plan in 2019. “You have already won if you have people singing your songs word for word, if they your homeland. You already win, you do not need it here “. The Weeknd is also absent, refusing to participate in the Grammys after being snubbed last year. Ariana Grande and Doja Cat also refused to submit their duet with the star for awards, in an obvious show of solidarity. But Kanye West did not take note: Hurricane’s single, featuring The Weeknd and Lil Baby, made the list of best melodic rap songs.
8) Kanye West has asked not to appear
When the Grammy nominations were announced last year, Kanye West received five awards, including Album of the Year for Donda’s Selective, Scattered 10th Album. It was like the dawn of a new era. West has long been critical of the under-representation of black artists at the ceremony, and in 2020, he was videotaped urinating at one of his 22 Grammy Awards. However, two weeks before the show, the organizers told the star that his planned performance could not take place due to his “relevant online behavior”, Variety magazine reported. This seems to have included the release of an animated music video depicting the abduction and burial of a figure resembling Pete Davidson – the American comedian who goes out with West’s ex-wife, Kim Kardashian. and an Instagram post that used a racial insult to describe Grammy presenter Trevor Noah. However, at the time of writing, West is still invited to the ceremony. Censors will hover nervously over the mute button if he manages to make a speech.
9) The Academy is still not fully integrated into the BTS
Image source, Getty Images Despite having the best-selling song in the world last year – Michael Jackson’s indebted summer anthem Butter – South Korean pop band BTS is only nominated for one award: Best Pop Duet / Band Performance. Last year, they lost this category to Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande and their duet Rain On Me. Gaga could prove to be falling again in 2022, with her collaboration with Tony Bennett also shortlisted for the award. The BTS Army hoped to be comforted by a boyband performance – but even that seems to be in jeopardy, as Jungkook and J-Hope tested positive on Covid-19.
10) Adele was too late to receive an invitation
Image source, Getty Images After wiping the board at the British two months ago, Adele is completely absent from the Grammy shortlists – and for a very simple reason. The star’s comeback single, Easy On Me, and her fourth blockbuster album 30 were both released after the September 30, 2021 deadline. Other albums that missed the deadline were Ed Sheeran’s = (Equals), Bruno Mars and Anderson. Paak’s An Evening With Silk Sonic and Taylor Swift’s Red (Taylor’s Version). Instead, expect them to make an appearance next year.
11) Country music had a bad year
There are 40 nominations available in the four major Grammy categories, but only one of these positions went to a country: Jimmie Allen. Voters turned their backs on established stars such as Kacey Musgraves, Chris Stapleton, Mickey Guyton, Maren Morris and Sturgill Simpson, who released well-received, commercially successful albums in 2021. Meanwhile, Morgan Wallen – who had the best-selling country album of the year – was eliminated after being immortalized on video drunk using racist language in early 2021.
12) Kanye West may need to share a Grammy with 160 other people
Image source, Getty Images If Kanye West wins the album of the year for Donda, the stage will be very, very full. In the list of nominees, his record is attributed to more than 160 people – a reflection of how many albums are now being assembled using songwriting camps, guest lyrics, rhythm switching, multiple producers, remixes and evolving reruns of the same song. In previous years, only people who had contributed 33% of an album’s playback time could have been nominated. but this rule was abolished for 2022. On the contrary: There are only five people in the titles for “Happier Than Ever” by Billie Eilish.
13) Abba proves it is never too late to get a Grammy nomination
Fifty years after their single debut, Abba won their first Grammy nomination – record of the year – for their single I Still Have Faith In You. It seems unlikely to win – if voters had sincerely tended to vote for the Abba, they would have been nominated in the pop genre as well – but the nomination corrects a historic overlook. The band itself greeted the award with typically dry Swedish humor. “A Grammy should be mandatory for those who dare to leave 40 years between the release of the album” …
