The sixty-first solemn ceremony of the American Recording Academy, known as the Grammy Awards 2019, took place in Los Angeles recently. The event drew numerous celebrities, and the outcomes surprised many. Here, we present you with a detailed account of the 2019 Grammy Awards winners and significant highlights!
Awards were presented across eighty-four diverse categories in the music industry, making this event an exciting spectacle. The audience will fondly remember this ceremony for its captivating moments and unexpected turns. For those eager to dive into the details and stories surrounding the Grammy winners, stay with us as we explore further.
Highlighting the 2019 Grammy Awards
The Grammy 2019 featured renowned stars from the music industry, all vying for coveted statuettes in various categories. The excitement of the event was palpable, with a full list of nominees and winners available below. This year's event was marked by several intriguing occurrences on the red carpet.
For instance, Ariana Grande's album was honored as the best of the year; however, she chose not to attend the ceremony to accept her award. The backdrop of the Grammy Awards saw a boycott from notable celebrities, including Drake, Kendrick Lamar, Donald Glover, and Ariana Grande herself, due to their dissatisfaction with the award's governing body. Ariana cited a lack of preparation time and restrictions on her performance choices as reasons for her absence.
Rapper Drake, who bagged the Grammy for Best Rap Song, took the stage to voice his criticism of the awards. He stated, "We play in an opinion-based sport, not a factual-based sport. It is not the NBA." His speech resonated with many, leading to discussions about the freedom of expression in today's society.
Memorable Fashion Moments at the Grammy Awards
Cardi B's appearance at the Grammy ceremony was serene, yet she left fans in awe with her striking new look. The 26-year-old artist managed to overshadow everyone with her unique outfit on the red carpet. Her shell-shaped dress sparked a creative buzz across social media platforms.
For the presentation of this prestigious music award, Cardi B meticulously prepared. Her designer created an extravagant dress that featured intricate fabric work over a steel corset, complemented by pearls adorning her waist, neck, and hair. Below, we’ll delve into the full list of awards and winners from this year’s ceremony.
The Full List of Grammy Winners 2019
- Best new artist – Dua Lipa
- Album of the year: Kacey Musgraves – Golden Hour
- Record of the year 2019: Childish Gambino – This Is America
- Best rap album: Cardi B – Invasion of Privacy
- Best R&B album: H.E.R. – H.E.R.
- Best rap song: Drake – God’s Plan
- Best country album: Kacey Musgraves – Golden Hour
- Song of the year: Childish Gambino – This Is America
- Best pop duo/group performance: Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper – Shallow
- Best pop solo performance: Lady Gaga – Joanne (Where Do You Think You’re Goin’?)
- Best pop vocal album: Ariana Grande – Sweetener
- Best traditional pop vocal album: Willie Nelson – My Way
- Best alternative music album: Beck – Colors
- Best country solo performance: Kacey Musgraves – Butterflies
- Best country duo/group performance: Dan + Shay – Tequila
- Best country song: Kacey Musgraves – Space Cowboy
- Best gospel album: Tori Kelly – Hiding Place
- Best Latin pop album: Claudia Brant – Sincera
- Best Americana album: Brandi Carlile – By the Way, I Forgive You
- Best compilation soundtrack for visual media: Greatest Showman
- Best song written for visual media: Shallow — Lady Gaga, Mark Ronson, Anthony Rossomando & Andrew Wyatt, songwriters (Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper)
- Best music video: This Is America — Childish Gambino, Hiro Murai, video director; Ibra Ake, Jason Cole & Fam Rothstein, video producers
- Best comedy album: Equanimity & Bird Revelation — Dave Chappelle
- Best dance/electronic album: Woman Worldwide — Justice
- Best rap performance: Kendrick Lamar, Jay Rock, Future and James Blake – King’s Dead and Anderson. Paak – Bubblin – TIE
- Best traditional R&B performance: Leon Bridges – Bet Ain’t Worth the Hand and PJ Morton ft Yebba – How Deep Is Your Love shared this position
- Best R&B song: Ella Mai – Boo’d Up
- Best rap/sung performance: Childish Gambino – This Is America
- Producer of this year, non-classical: Pharrell Williams
- Best rock song: St Vincent – Mass education
- Best rock performance: Chris Cornell – When Bad Does Good (awarded posthumously)
- Best rock album: Greta Van Fleet – From the Fires
- Best metal performance: High on Fire – Electric Messiah
- Best urban contemporary album: Carters – Everything Is Love
We extend our heartfelt congratulations to all the winners! We wish them continued success and creativity in their future endeavors.
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