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They had to change the locale too, taking the show on the road to Las Vegas.
Maybe thats why most of the 2022 performance slate from Billie Eilish to H.E.R.
to BTS was so on point.
Other moments … er, not so much.
Also Volodymyr Zelenskyy stopped by?
Ahead were the highs, lows, and whoas ofthe evening.
It can get pretty sleepy, especially by the third hour.
But for once, this years felt dynamic.
Of course, he has no control over submissions for songs he guests on.
Hence, a Hurricane Grammy that will likely get returned to sender.
Low: Louis C.K.
wins a Grammy.Disgraced comedian Louis C.K.
Whoa: Lil Nas X is how much taller than Laverne Cox?
Love seeing Lil Nas X and Laverne Cox together.
She is truly such a good red carpet interviewer.
High: Olivia Rodrigo goes full theater girl.Dont forget that Olivia Rodrigo is first and foremost a theater kid.
Rodrigo even upped the drama by turning the bridge into a full-on rock breakdown.
It may have been the second performance of the night, but it felt like the 11 oclock number.
High: BTS, at their smoothest.
Call that mission a success.
than an eclectic Grammys medley in front of a giant sparkly bust of your own head?
Low: Cant we spread the country love?Yes, he makes great country music.
Whoa: Billie Eilish is a rock star.
She navigated a stylish house set as the song built toward its massive breakdown.
She looked forgive the pun happier than everto play rock star.
Whoa: Volodymyr Zelenskyy leads a Ukrainian tribute.
Any, but not silence.
Then things hit a bit of a lull in the middle third.
Book more big performers!
Where was Doja Cat, nominated for eight awards?
What about Jazmine Sullivan, who took home her first Grammy hardware tonight?
But once she slowed things down for Do I Love You?
and clips of her with Bennett started rolling, so did the tears.
And everyone else watching looked pretty emotional too.
High: Jazmine Sullivan picks up her first Grammys.
That changed with her Best R&B Performance trophy for the showstopping Pick Up Your Feelings.
Whoa: Jon Batiste does it all.
It wasnt just a showcase of a stellar musician, it was a damn fun show.
and Lenny Kravitzs guitar heroing.As is her wont, Grammy fave and R&B multi-hyphenate H.E.R.
Low: The number of awards presented during the main show.Nine, that is.
While some (including us!)
Whoa: A show that ends right on time!After a tight three-and-a-half hours.
