2022 Grammy Awards Winners announced

64th annual Grammy Awards took place Sunday night after being delayed by the Omicron 

The 64th annual Grammy Awards took place Sunday night after being delayed by the Omicron variant, Qazet.az reports according to New York Times.

The show was held in Las Vegas for the first time at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. Majority of the awards were presented at the premiere ceremony, held before the telecast.

Jon Batiste, the bandleader from “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert,” won five awards. The 19-year-old pop sensation Olivia Rodrigo won best new artist and best pop vocal album.

Rodrigo, BTS, Lil Nas X, Silk Sonic, Billie Eilish, J Balvin, Carrie Underwood and Lady Gaga performed. Joni Mitchell made a rare televised appearance to introduce a performance.

 President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine made a surprise appearance, appealing for help, which was followed by a performance by John Legend of his song “Free.”

Record of the Year

“Leave the Door Open,” Silk Sonic

Album of the Year

“We Are,” Jon Batiste

Song of the Year

“Leave the Door Open,” Brandon Anderson, Christopher Brody Brown, Dernst Emile II and Bruno Mars, songwriters (Silk Sonic)

Best New Artist

Olivia Rodrigo

Best Pop Solo Performance

“Drivers License,” Olivia Rodrigo

Best Pop Duo/Group Performance

“Kiss Me More,” Doja Cat featuring SZA

Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album

“Love for Sale,” Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga

Best Pop Vocal Album

“Sour,” Olivia Rodrigo

Best Dance/Electronic Recording

“Alive,” Rüfüs Du Sol

Best Dance/Electronic Music Album

“Subconsciously,” Black Coffee

Best Alternative Music Album

“Daddy’s Home,” St. Vincent

Best Contemporary Instrumental Album

“Tree Falls,” Taylor Eigsti

Best Rock Performance

“Making a Fire,” Foo Fighters

Best Metal Performance

“The Alien,” Dream Theater