Jon Batiste crowned Grammys king with five wins

FE Team | Published: April 05, 2022 00:15:24

US singer Jon Batiste poses in the press room with his Grammys during the 64th Annual Grammy Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday — AFP

LAS VEGAS, April 4 (AFP): Industry watchers had tipped pop superstars as the likely big winners at Sunday's Grammys -- but jazzman Jon Batiste instead was crowned king, taking home five awards including the prestigious Album of the Year prize.
At the star-studded gala, held for the first time in Las Vegas, Silk Sonic -- the 70s revival project of Bruno Mars and Anderson. Paak -- won all four of their potential prizes, including both Record and Song of The Year for their single "Leave The Door Open."
Olivia Rodrigo didn't win as many awards as predicted -- but the Filipino-American pop phenom did scoop the coveted prize for Best New Artist, and two trophies in the pop category.