2022 GRAMMYs: 7 Questions on Pop’s Top Awards

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April 4, 2022.

Daily trivia quiz questions on 2022’s 64th Grammy Awards ceremony: The 2022 Grammy Awards are the first to be what? Which musician led the 2022 Grammy nominations? What did Billie Eilish wear during her performance? And who’s the oldest Grammy winner in history? Take the 2022 GRAMMYs Quiz!

2022 GRAMMYs Quiz

Daily Quiz for Apr. 4, 2022: 7 general knowledge multiple-choice questions on the 64th Grammy Awards Ceremony, Nominations, Winners, and Performers. Click “start quiz.”

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1. The 2022 Grammy Awards were the first to be what?

Screenshot: Recording Academy / 64th GRAMMYs / CBS

In Las Vegas.

Hosted by Trevor Noah.

In New York City.

Split into a pre-show and a prime-time telecast.

The 64th Grammy ceremony had been initially scheduled for Jan. 31, 2022, in Los Angeles but had been moved to Las Vegas for the first time due to the Omicron variant. “Better late than never,” Second-time host Trevor Noah said as the CBS broadcast aired from the MGM Grand Garden Arena.

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2. Who won the most nominations for the 2022 Grammy Awards?

Screenshot: Recording Academy / GRAMMYs on YouTube

H.E.R.

Jon Batiste.

Doja Cat.

Justin Bieber.

Jon Batiste scored the most nominations for the 2022 Grammy Awards, with 11. He won five Grammys at the Apr. 3 ceremony, including the prestigious album of the year — to beat pop stars like Lil Nas X, Billie Eilish, Olivia Rodrigo, Taylor Swift, Justin Bieber, Kanye West, and Doja Cat. Bieber, Doja Cat, and H.E.R. came into the ceremony with the second-most nominations with eight, while Billie Eilish and Olivia Rodrigo had seven nods each.

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3. Who are Silk Sonic?

Screenshot: Recording Academy / 64th GRAMMYs / CBS

Mark Ronson and Diplo.

Kanye West and Kid Cudi.

Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak.

Thom Yorke and Jonny Greenwood.

Silk Sonic is the retro soul-funk project of Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak (born Brandon Paak Anderson). The group won song of the year for “Leave the Door Open” at the 2022 Grammys. The song, a tribute to smooth ’70s soul, also won the record of the year trophy and the best R&B song award. Silk Sonic tied Jazmine Sullivan for best R&B performance.

Which all-time Grammy records does Bruno Mars hold?

The wins in both major categories make Mars the only artist, along with Paul Simon, to win record of the year three times. He also tied the record for most Song of the Year wins with two – an achievement shared with Henry Mancini, U2, and Adele.

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4. How many Grammy nominations did Kanye West receive in 2022?

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5.

3.

1.

None.

Ye was nominated for five Grammys this year: Album of the year and best rap album for Donda, best rap song for “Jail,” best melodic rap performance for “Hurricane,” and another Album of the Year nomination as producer and songwriter on Lil Nas X’s Montero.

Why didn’t Kanye West participate in the 2022 Grammys?

On March 18, 2022, about two weeks before the 64th annual Grammy Awards ceremony,  producers told West’s team that he would not be allowed to perform. According to a representative of the rapper, the organizers cited West’s troubling public behavior in recent weeks. That includes releasing an animated music video that portrayed the kidnapping and burial of a figure who looked a lot like Pete Davidson — the comedian who has been dating Kim Kardashian, West’s former wife.

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5. How many times has Tony Bennett won the best traditional pop vocal album award at the Grammys?

Screenshot: Recording Academy / 60th GRAMMYs

28.

7.

3.

14.

For his collaboration with Lady Gaga on “Love for Sale,” Tony Bennett extended his record of most best traditional pop vocal album Grammys for the 14th time. He also became the second oldest performer to win a Grammy. Bennett, who has Alzheimer’s disease and retired from performing, did not attend the ceremony but briefly introduced Lady Gaga via video.

Who is the oldest person to ever win a Grammy Award?

Pinetop Perkins is the oldest person to win the award. At 97 years old, he won the 2011 Best Traditional Blues Album award for Joined at the Hip.

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6. Whose image did Billie Eilish have on her T-shirt during her performance at the 2022 Grammys?

Screenshot: Recording Academy / 64th GRAMMYs / CBS

Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Kanye West.

Taylor Hawkins.

John Lennon.

Billie Eilish paid homage to late Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins during her performance at the 2022 Grammys by sporting a black T-shirt with his image. She performed the title track from her album “Happier Than Ever.”

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7. Why did Doja Cat almost miss winning her first Grammy?

Screenshot: Recording Academy / 64th GRAMMYs / CBS

Because she tested positive for Covid-19.

Because she was smoking.

Because she was in the bathroom.

Because she was invited last minute.

Doja Cat and SZA won the 2022 Grammy for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance. Having just finished her bathroom visit, Doja Cat ran up to join her co-winner on stage. “I have never taken a faster piss in my life,” she told the crowd before breaking into tears.

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2022 GRAMMYs Quiz Questions List

• Who won the most nominations for the 2022 Grammy Awards?

  Screenshot: Recording Academy / GRAMMYs on YouTube

  Justin Bieber.

  Jon Batiste.

  Doja Cat.

  H.E.R.

  How many Grammy nominations did Kanye West receive in 2022?

  Screenshot: The Game, Kanye West - Eazy

  5.

  3.

  1.

  None.

  Who are Silk Sonic?

  Screenshot: Recording Academy / 64th GRAMMYs / CBS

  Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak.

  Kanye West and Kid Cudi.

  Thom Yorke and Jonny Greenwood.

  Mark Ronson and Diplo.

  The 2022 Grammy Awards were the first to be what?

  Screenshot: Recording Academy / 64th GRAMMYs / CBS

  In New York City.

  In Las Vegas.

  Split into a pre-show and a prime-time telecast.

  Hosted by Trevor Noah.

  How many times has Tony Bennett won the best traditional pop vocal album award at the Grammys?

  Screenshot: Recording Academy / 60th GRAMMYs

  3.

  7.

  14.

  28.

  Whose image did Billie Eilish have on her T-shirt during her performance at the 2022 Grammys?

  Screenshot: Recording Academy / 64th GRAMMYs / CBS

  Kanye West.

  Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

  John Lennon.

  Taylor Hawkins.

  Why did Doja Cat almost miss winning her first Grammy?

  Screenshot: Recording Academy / 64th GRAMMYs / CBS

  Because she was in the bathroom.

  Because she tested positive for Covid-19.

  Because she was invited last minute.

  Because she was smoking.

News Sources for the 2022 Grammy Awards Trivia Quiz

• 2022 Grammys: Olivia Rodrigo, Billie Eilish up for top awards (AP News)
• Grammys 2022: Jon Batiste and Silk Sonic Win Top Aw (nytimes.com)
• Why SZA Used Crutches at The Grammys and Got Help From Lady Gaga After Win With Doja Cat (elle.com)
• A complete list of all the 2022 Grammys winners (AP News)
• Grammy Awards 2022 Had Awkward Moments (buzzfeed.com)
• Watch the 64th Annual GRAMMY Awards Premiere Show & Live Red Carpet (GRAMMY.com)

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