The 61st Grammys night started off with a bang with Camila Cabello singing her hit "Havana" with Ricky Martin. A vibrant West Side Story themed opening with plenty of salsa choreography lit up the stage before host, Alicia Keys was introduced live from STAPLES Center.
Almost four hours later, with several unnecessary segments… the show ended on a more bland note. If only the producers would cut a handful of moments, the long broadcast would be bearable; but there are just one too many performances.
With a tribute to Dolly Parton with Katy Perry, Miley Cyrus and a lovely performance from Diana Ross, other Grammy performers included: Yolanda Adams, J Balvin, , Cardi B, Brandi Carlile, Chloe X Halle, Andra Day, Dan + Shay, H.E.R., Fantasia, Lady Gaga, Dua Lipa, Little Big Town, Post Malone, Maren Morris, Shawn Mendes, Janelle Monáe, Kacey Musgraves, Dolly Parton, Katy Perry, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Mark Ronson, Diana Ross, Arturo Sandoval, Travis Scott, St. Vincent, and Young Thug.
And the winners are:
Record of the Year
“This Is America” — Childish Gambino
Album of the Year
“Golden Hour” — Kacey Musgraves
Song of the Year
“This Is America” — Donald Glover and Ludwig Goransson, songwriters (Childish Gambino)
Best New Artist
Dua Lipa
Best Pop Solo Performance
“Joanne (Where Do You Think You’re Goin’?)” — Lady Gaga
Best Pop Duo/Group Performance
“Shallow” — Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper
Best Pop Vocal Album
“Sweetener” — Ariana Grande
Best Rock Performance
“When Bad Does Good” — Chris Cornell
Best Rock Song
“Masseduction” — Jack Antonoff and Annie Clark, songwriters (St. Vincent)
Best Rock Album
“From the Fires” — Greta Van Fleet
Best Alternative Music Album
“Colors” — Beck
Best R&B Performance
“Best Part” — H.E.R. featuring Daniel Caesar
Best Urban Contemporary Album
“Everything Is Love” — The Carters
Best R&B Album
“H.E.R.” — H.E.R.
Best Rap Performance
“King’s Dead” — Kendrick Lamar, Jay Rock, Future and James Blake and
“Bubblin” — Anderson .Paak
Best Rap Song
“God’s Plan” — Aubrey Graham, Daveon Jackson, Brock Korsan, Ron LaTour, Matthew Samuels and Noah Shebib, songwriters (Drake)