Canadian singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell picked up a Grammy for best historical album for Joni Mitchell Archives, Vol. 1: The Early Years (1963-1967) during the non-televised portion of the award show on Sunday. The 78-year-old was also honoured at the 2022 MusiCares Person of the year gala on Friday. Cuban Canadian performer Alex Cuba also picked up his first Grammy for best Latin pop album during the non-televised portion of the show. Hosted by comedian Trevor Noah from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, the show was postponed in January amid rising cases of COVID-19 and scheduling conflicts. It’s the first time the Grammys have been hosted outside of Los Angeles since the show was held at Madison Square Garden in New York in 2018. The Weeknd also picked up a Grammy during the non-televised portion of the award show for best melodic rap performance for his feature on Hurricane by rapper Kanye West. Both the Weeknd and Toronto rapper Drake have torn their relationship with the Recording Academy. Last March, the Weeknd said he was boycotting the Grammys while Drake withdrew his nominations for 2022 in November. Singer Jon Batiste leads the nominations with 11, while Doja Cat, H.E.R. and Canada’s Justin Bieber each have eight. Other Canadians nominated this year include Peterborough, Ont., producer Greg Wells and Hamilton’s Caribou. Other performances on Sunday will include Lady Gaga, Brothers Osborne, Carrie Underwood, Lil Nas X, Nas, Olivia Rodrigo, Silk Sonic, J Balvin and more. CBC News will be updating major winners throughout the evening: Best historical albumJoni Mitchell Archives, Vol. 1: The Early Years (1963-1967), Joni Mitchell. Best Latin pop albumMendo, Alex Cuba. Best dance/electronic albumSubconsciously, Black Coffee. Best reggae albumBeauty in the Silence, Soja Best rock performanceMaking a Fire, Foo Fighters. Best rock album Medicine at Midnight, Foo Fighters. Best rock songWaiting on a War, Foo Fighters. Best traditional R&B performance Fight for You, H.E.R. Best rap album Call Me If You Get Lost, Tyler, the Creator Best melodic rap performanceHurricane, Kanye West featuring the Weeknd and Lil Baby Best R&B performanceLeave the Door Open, Silk Sonic Best pop solo performanceDrivers License, Olivia Rodrigo
