Jon Batiste crowned Grammys king with five wins
Tuesday, 5 April 2022
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.