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The influence and impact of Black artists on the music industry cannot go unstated. From the draw-dropping live performances, unforgettable choreography, vocals that made us run our favorite songs back time and time again, and so much more, Black artists are being nominated and winning this year.
The 64th Annual Grammy Awards take place Sunday (April 3) at Las Vegas' MGM Grand Garden Arena. There are over 80 categories being presented, many of the awards went out during the Grammys Premiere Ceremony hosted by the incomparable LeVar Burton. Comedian and The Daily Show host Trevor Noah has the honor and responsibility of hosting the full awards show ceremony.
On music's biggest night, Black excellence is certainly going to shine. Check out the full list of our winners below.
Best R&B Performance
Silk Sonic, "Leave the Door Open"
Jazmine Sullivan, "Pick Up Your Feelings"
Best Traditional R&B Performance
H.E.R., "Fight for You"
Best Progressive R&B Album
Lucky Daye, Table for Two
Best Melodic Rap Performance
Kanye West, The Weeknd, & Lil Baby, "Hurricane"
Best Rap Song, Songwriter's Award
Kanye West & JAY-Z, "Jail"
Best Rap Album
Tyler the Creator, Call Me If You Get Lost
Best Jazz Vocal Album
Esperanza Spaulding, Songwrights Apothecary Lab
Best Music Film
Questlove, Summer of Soul
American Roots Performance
Jon Batiste, "Cry"
Best Music Video
Jon Batiste, "Freedom"
Global Music Album
Angélique Kidjo, Mother Nature
Spoken Word Album
Don Cheadle, Generation
Dance/Electronic Album
Black Coffee
Score Soundtrack for Visual Media
Jon Batiste, Soul
Gospel Album
CeCe Winans, Believe for It
Contemporary Blues Album
Christone Ingram, 662
Contemporary Christian Music Album
Maverick City Music, Old Church Basement
Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media
Andra Day, The United States vs. Billie Holiday
Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song
CeCe Winans, Believe for It
Large Jazz Ensemble Album
Christian McBridge Big Band, For Jimmy, Wes and Oliver
Gospel Performance/Song
Cece Winans, "Never Lost"
American Roots Song
Jon Batiste, "Cry"
Song of the Year
Silk Sonic, "Leave the Door Open"
Best Rap Performance
Baby Keem featuring Kendrick Lamar, "Family Ties"
Best R&B Album
Jazmine Sullivan, Heaux Tales
Best Pop Duo/Group Performance
Doja Cat featuring SZA, "Kiss Me More"
Record of the Year
Silk Sonic, "Leave the Door Open"
Album of the Year
Jon Batiste, We Are
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