2022 GRAMMYs: 7 Questions on Pop’s Top Awards

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.”

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.