Music’s biggest night! The 2022 Grammy Awards brought star power and heat to music with incredible performances and major wins.
Us Weekly rounded up the top five moments from the show in case you missed anything — or just want to rewatch the highlights ASAP, including Olivia Rodrigo’s big night.
The award for Best Pop Solo Performance went to the 19-year old songstress. This was her first Grammys victory. She checked off another first when she took the Grammys stage to sing “Drivers License.”
After giving off ‘90s grunge vibes with her performance, host Trevor Noah joked about the intense lyrics of her hit, saying Rodrigo captures “how heartbreaking it is to go to the DMV.” The California native’s night of firsts didn’t stop there, with the “Good 4 U” singer later winning trophies for both Best New Artist and Best Pop Vocal Album.
“This is my biggest dream come true,” she said during her acceptance speech for Best New Artist. “Thank you to my amazing parents and my best friends.”
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Billie Eilish, for her part, wowed viewers with her “Happier Than Ever” performance. With her attire, she also paid tribute the Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins.
The Oscar-winning artist wore a T-shirt with Hawkins’ face on it in honor of the musician who died on March 25 at the age of 50. The back of Eilish’s tee read, “Hawkins,” which was a subtle nod to the artist’s legacy. He was later recognized by the Recording Academy as part of the In Memoriam segments.
While Tony BennettHe was not present at the awards show but he introduced his longtime friend, and collaborator. Lady GagaFrom afar, to a cheering crowd
“Hi, everyone! Please welcome, Lady Gaga,” the 95-year-old “I Left My Heart in San Francisco” singer said in a pre-taped video before blowing a kiss to the audience.
Gaga, 36, took the stage for a heartwarming solo rendition of two songs off her and Bennett’s album, Love for SaleIncluding the title track. The A Star Is Born actress proceeded to belt out one of their other duets, “Do I Love You,” as images of her studio sessions and past performances with Bennett played out behind her.
“I love you Tony, I miss you,” she said before her fellow musicians rose to give her a standing ovation. (The Grammy for Traditional Pop Vocal Album was won by the duo.
Bennett’s son and manager, Danny Bennett, previously announced that the “Fly Me to the Moon” crooner would not be joining Gaga at the 64th annual event due to his ongoing battle with Alzheimer’s. “It was decided that it would be fitting for Lady Gaga to perform on her own to represent for both of them,” Danny told VarietyIn a statement made earlier this month. “There is no doubt, that she will offer up an impeccable performance from Love for Sale, which is Tony’s final album. He will be cheering her on as he watches from his home in New York City.”
Check out Us Weekly’s picks for the best moments that fans can’t stop talking about — including Kourtney Kardashian cheering on fiancé Travis BarkerDuring his joint performance with H.E.R. Lenny Kravitz — in the video above.
