The 78th Grammy Awards premiered on Sunday, February 1. While people have made their own predictions, there were some surprises for the night. Now that the results are finally in, here are four musical artists nominated and how they did.
Leon Thomas III
You may recognize him as Andre Harris from the hit show, Victorious, or even on Broadway as Young Simba. Leon has created a strong career as a songwriter for other artists, including former co-star Ariana Grande. But in these past couple of years, his own music has really stood out to people. Having an R&B vibe, his music has this old-school ’90s vibe with a modern twist.
Because of this breakthrough, he received a total of six Grammy nominations this year! This has made him the most voted artist for the awards. On the night, Leon took home the awards for Best R&B Album and even Best Traditional R&B Performance. While he has an incredible voice, his hard work really shows within the album through the lyrics and overall his passion for music.
Kendrick Lamar
While Leon had the most votes, rapper Kendrick Lamar won the most awards. Winning five on the night, he now has a total of 27 Grammy awards. This included his collaboration with another Grammy winner, SZA, on the song ‘luther’. Similar to Thomas, his music has a modern twist to rap. He has been recognised for his passion for hip-hop and his overall dedication to his music career. Seeing him win an award feels cathartic for him as an artist.
Olivia Dean
Building her career in 2023 with the album, ‘Messy’, Olivia Dean has become a popular hit, winning the award for Best New Artist. This year, she’s gained a stronger fanbase with hits like ‘Man I Need’ and ‘(So Easy) To Fall in Love’. Alongside Lola Young, Yungblud, and Cynthia Erivo from Wicked, she’s joined a long list of British performers who have won awards.
But what really struck me was her humility as she accepted the award. Her emotional speech not only showed her gratitude for winning, but also her gratitude for having this career in the first place. Her story and career progression are far from over, and she definitely has more in store for her soon.
Sabrina Carpenter
This was a surprising turn of events. While she also had six nominations, Sabrina Carpenter didn’t receive any awards for her songs. Despite being a talented singer, she has received some controversy for her recent album, ‘A Man’s Best Friend’. Still, she has continued to defend herself and become a stronger artist.
While she may not have won the awards, Sabrina performed her hit single, ‘Manchild’ at the ceremony. She really gave her all with a creative flight attendant theme.
What comes next for artists?
All four of the artists are all extremely talented. While the Grammy Awards really are a special event, the nominees’ talent and the fans’ engagement are what really make it worthwhile. The hope for these artists is that they will continue to progress in what they do to entertain people.
