The 62nd Annual Grammy Awards took place on Sunday in the Staples Center, just moments after the world learnt of NBA player Kobe Bryant and his daughter’s passing.
Regardless of the sombre mood, celebrities came out to the Lakers’ home for a night packed with performances and of course to see who would win during Hollywood’s most anticipated music awards show.
American singer-songwriter and rapper Lizzo walked dominated the awards with the highest number of nominations, including Album, Record, Song of the Year and Best New Artist. She was closely followed by Nas X and Billie Eilish.
However, it was Billie Eilish who won big during the awards show. The 18-year-old star took away Best New Artist, Record of the Year, Album of the Year, Song of the Year and Best Pop Vocal Album. She went on to win Album of the Year, making her the youngest artist to ever win this award.
Below is the list of winners in a number of the most-contended categories.
Record of the Year
"Bad Guy," Billie Eilish
Album of the year
"When We All Fall Asleep Where Do We Go," Billie Eilish
Song of the year
"Bad Guy," Billie Eilish O'Connell & Finneas O'Connell
Best new artist
Billie Eilish
Best Country Solo Performance
"Ride Me Back Home," Willie Nelson
Best Country Duo/Group Performance
"Speechless," Dan + Shay *WINNER
Best Country Song
"Bring My Flowers Now," Brandi Carlile, Phil Hanseroth, Tim Hanseroth & Tanya Tucker, songwriters (Tanya Tucker)
Best country album
"While I'm Livin',"Tanya Tucker
Best rap album
"Igor," Tyler, The Creator
Best Rap Performance
"Racks in the Middle," Nipsey Hussle Featuring Roddy Ricch & Hit-Boy
Best Rap/Sung Performance
"Higher," DJ Khaled Featuring Nipsey Hussle & John Legend
Best Rap Song
"A Lot," Jermaine Cole, Dacoury Natche, 21 Savage & Anthony White, songwriters (21 Savage Featuring J. Cole)
Best R&B Performance
"Come Home," Anderson .Paak & André 300
Best Traditional R&B Performance
"Jerome," Lizzo
Best R&B Song
"Say So" — Pj Morton, Songwriter (Pj Morton Ft. Jojo)
Best Urban Contemporary Album
"Cuz I Love You (Deluxe)," Lizzo
Best R&B Album
"Ventura," Anderson .Paak
Best Pop Solo Performance
"Truth Hurts," Lizzo *WINNER
Best Pop Duo/Group Performance
"Old Town Road," Lil Nas X Featuring Billy Ray Cyrus
Best Pop Vocal Album
"When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?," Billie Eilish
Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album
"Look Now," Elvis Costello & The Imposters
Best Comedy Album
"Sticks & Stones," Dave Chappelle
Best Latin Pop Album
"#ELDISCO," Alejandro Sanz
Best Latin Rock, Urban or Alternative Album
"El Mal Querer," Rosalía
Best Rock Performance
"This Land," Gary Clark Jr.
Best Metal Performance
"7empest," Tool
Best Rock Song
"This Land," Gary Clark Jr., Songwriter (Gary Clark Jr.)
Best Rock Album
"Social Cues," Cage The Elephant
Best Alternative Music Album
"Father of the Bride," Vampire Weekend