Grammys 2020 Live Updates: Billie Eilish creates history with Best Song, Album, New Artist, Record Of The Year
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The music world's biggest award night, Grammys 2020, is finally here!
Billie Eilish is all over the place today as she picks her fourth big Grammy -- Record Of The Year -- 'Bad Guy'.
Congrats Record Of The Year Winner - “Bad Guy" @billieeilish #GRAMMYs pic.twitter.com/D2u7qJ03VB
— Recording Academy / GRAMMYs (@RecordingAcad) January 27, 2020
And she strikes again! Billie Eilish picks up the third big award for the night -- Album Of The Year -- ‘When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?'
Congrats Album Of The Year Winner - ‘When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?’ - @billieeilish #GRAMMYs pic.twitter.com/UAwiP3WuXK
— Recording Academy / GRAMMYs (@RecordingAcad) January 27, 2020
Another big win for Billie Eilish as she wins Best New Artist.
Congrats Best New Artist - @billieeilish #GRAMMYs pic.twitter.com/2TXdxz6ZCB
— Recording Academy / GRAMMYs (@RecordingAcad) January 27, 2020
The trio of John Legend, Nipsey Hussle and DJ Khaled win Best Rap/Sung Performance for 'Higher'
Congrats Best Rap/Sung Performance winner - "Higher" @djkhaled, @NipseyHussle & @johnlegend #GRAMMYs pic.twitter.com/bCEPtbFEgw
— Recording Academy / GRAMMYs (@RecordingAcad) January 27, 2020
Check out all the fashionable red carpet looks from the Grammys here.
Another big award announced as Lil Nas X, Billi Ray Cyrus and video director Calmatic take home Best Music Video award Grammy for 'Old Town Road'.
.@LilNasX, @billyraycyrus and video director Calmatic take home Best Music Video for "Old Town Road (Official Movie)" at the #GRAMMYs. 🏆https://t.co/yipGvsPpJh
— Recording Academy / GRAMMYs (@RecordingAcad) January 27, 2020
Song Of The Year goes to Billie Eilish and Finneas for 'Bad Guy'.
Congrats Song Of The Year winner (A Songwriter(s) Award) - "Bad Guy" @billieeilish and @finneas, songwriters (Billie Eilish) pic.twitter.com/MNoB85wGsr
— Recording Academy / GRAMMYs (@RecordingAcad) January 27, 2020
Nipsey Hussle wins posthumous Grammy award. 'Racks in the Middle' took home Best Rap Performance.This is his first-ever Grammy Award.
John Legend, YG and DJ Khaled performed a medley of Nipsey songs alongside Meek Mill, Roddy Ricch and Kirk Franklin as part of the Grammys’ tribute to the rapper.
.@NipseyHussle 🙏🖤 #GRAMMYs pic.twitter.com/99LhEnZ6NQ
— Recording Academy / GRAMMYs (@RecordingAcad) January 27, 2020
@MeekMill, @RoddyRicch, @djkhaled, @johnlegend and @YG ARE BLESSING US WITH THE @NipseyHussle TRIBUTE OF OUT LIVES!!! #TheMarathonContinues #GRAMMYs 💙🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/MRQGZUK0pe
— taylor joseph (@gem_drill) January 27, 2020
.@djkhaled #GRAMMYs pic.twitter.com/rxzNzMvJ8n
— Recording Academy / GRAMMYs (@RecordingAcad) January 27, 2020
Back with a bang! Demi Lovato gave a standing ovation-worthy performance this Grammys.
Demi Lovato belongs on the #GRAMMYs stage. A standing ovation. 👏 pic.twitter.com/k61J1OEDaa
— Recording Academy / GRAMMYs (@RecordingAcad) January 27, 2020
Mickey Smith Jr is this year's Music Educator Award recipient. The Recording Academy celebrates the Maplewood Middle School teacher for his contribution to the field of music education.
.@GRAMMYMuseum's Music Educator Award recipient, Mickey Smith Jr.🎶
— Recording Academy / GRAMMYs (@RecordingAcad) January 27, 2020
We celebrate the Maplewood Middle School teacher for his contribution to the field of music education! #GRAMMYs https://t.co/2xSbd1DR8w
It's time for some excitement as K-pop band BTS take over the 62nd Grammys stage.
We know where BTS (@bts_bighit) are, where is the #BTSArmy? 💥 #GRAMMYs pic.twitter.com/TRJ5sE0lRW
— Recording Academy / GRAMMYs (@RecordingAcad) January 27, 2020
Tyler, The Creator wins Best Rap Album for 'Igor'.
Congrats Best Rap Album winner - ‘IGOR’ @tylerthecreator: https://t.co/25Me6LxmqB #GRAMMYs pic.twitter.com/haJ8Ch9qwJ
— Recording Academy / GRAMMYs (@RecordingAcad) January 27, 2020
Aerosmith is #MusiCares 2020 Person Of The Year.
.@Aerosmith is #MusiCares 2020 Person Of The Year. Walk this way to support @MusiCares: https://t.co/kthdbeRYeR pic.twitter.com/eaIOHUdm3g
— Recording Academy / GRAMMYs (@RecordingAcad) January 27, 2020
Billie Eilish is here for her debut Grammys performance.
No, we can't just let it go. @billieeilish, this performance is 🙌🙌🙌 #UnexpectEverything pic.twitter.com/6XXvQtkV6M
— Recording Academy / GRAMMYs (@RecordingAcad) January 27, 2020
She is the youngest nominee in all four general field categories.
Look who's here! Ariana Grande turned the Grammys stage a shade brighter with her '7 Rings' performance.
.@arianagrande's got so much love and we're so thankful for her. #GRAMMYs #ThankUNext pic.twitter.com/kMpTW8oIj3
— Recording Academy / GRAMMYs (@RecordingAcad) January 27, 2020
Watch Lizzo's 's Best Pop Solo Performance Grammys acceptance here:
Watch @lizzo's Best Pop Solo Performance #GRAMMYs acceptance! ✨ pic.twitter.com/qsBGxLBf1t
— Recording Academy / GRAMMYs (@RecordingAcad) January 27, 2020
Dave Chappelle takes home Best Comedy Album for ’Sticks & Stones’
Congrats Best Comedy Album - ’Sticks & Stones’ @DaveChappelle: https://t.co/25Me6LxmqB #GRAMMYs pic.twitter.com/o62X8FerSw
— Recording Academy / GRAMMYs (@RecordingAcad) January 27, 2020
Camila Cabello dazzling in a pink gown is now performing at the Grammys stage.
Usher and Sheila E. perform special Prince tribute at 2020 Grammy Awards. The Prince tribute is just a teaser for the Let's Go Crazy: The Grammy Salute to Prince concert scheduled for next Tuesday night.
This love is gonna last. 🎶💜 @Usher + @SheilaEdrummer giving us a beautiful tribute to @prince 🎶💜 #GRAMMYs
— Recording Academy / GRAMMYs (@RecordingAcad) January 27, 2020
Check out the full list of winners here.
Tyler, The Creator turned the 62nd Grammy stage into a burning pit as he and the dancers literally burned everything in their way.
.@tylerthecreator DROP. 🔥 MIC DROP. 🎤 #GRAMMYs pic.twitter.com/CFxlFKcLJi
— Recording Academy / GRAMMYs (@RecordingAcad) January 27, 2020
Dan + Shay win Best Country Duo/Group Performance winner for 'Speechless'.
Congrats Best Country Duo/Group Performance winner - “Speechless” @danandshay: https://t.co/25Me6LxmqB #GRAMMYs pic.twitter.com/hQFQOsSgM0
— Recording Academy / GRAMMYs (@RecordingAcad) January 27, 2020
They are now performing at the Grammys stage.
TOOL wins 'Best Metal Performance' Grammy For '7empest'
The feeling when you win for Best Metal Performance! 🎵 https://t.co/25Me6LxmqB #GRAMMYs pic.twitter.com/6xGnOY8qE0
— Recording Academy / GRAMMYs (@RecordingAcad) January 27, 2020
Cage the Elephant takes home Best Rock Album at 62nd Grammys.
We see, @CageTheElephant! 🎵 Congrats on your GRAMMY win. 👏 https://t.co/25Me6LxmqB #GRAMMYs pic.twitter.com/55GOnZhhzt
— Recording Academy / GRAMMYs (@RecordingAcad) January 27, 2020
After a super performance, Lizzo wins Best Pop Solo Performance winner for 'Truth Hurts'.
Congrats Best Pop Solo Performance winner - @lizzo "Truth Hurts" #GRAMMYs pic.twitter.com/FHSKcAR5nS
— Recording Academy / GRAMMYs (@RecordingAcad) January 27, 2020
The Jonas Brothers take to the stage and we can't keep calm!
Give us 5 more minutes of this #GRAMMYs performance, please. @jonasbrothers 💥
— Recording Academy / GRAMMYs (@RecordingAcad) January 27, 2020
Real -life couple Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton give us cute couple vibes as they share the Grammys stage for the first time.
Nobody but @blakeshelton and @gwenstefani could make us feel the way we do watching them together on the #GRAMMYs stage for the first time. ❤️
— Recording Academy / GRAMMYs (@RecordingAcad) January 27, 2020
The Recording Academy pays a tribute to basketball legend Kobe Bryant
Remembering Kobe Bryant tonight while we honor music in the house that he built. Thank you @aliciakeys and @BoyzIIMen for the tribute. 🙏 pic.twitter.com/lKlml9gF8H
— Recording Academy / GRAMMYs (@RecordingAcad) January 27, 2020
Lizzo, with the highest number of nominations tonight, stunned one and all with her scintillating performance at the Grammys.
RT if you're feelin' good as hell thanks to @lizzo's opening performance. 💥 #GRAMMYs
— Recording Academy / GRAMMYs (@RecordingAcad) January 27, 2020
The Jonases -- three brothers and their wives looked stunning as they posed at the red carpet.
Check out what Nick Jonas and our desi girl Priyanka Chopra stunned in:
Dolly Parton wins an early Grammy -- her 10th competitive Grammy Award. She picks it up for best contemporary Christian song for God Only Knows, a duet with King & Country.
Billie Eilish, Lizzo and Lil Nas X have all been handed out early Grammys including Lady Gaga and late rapper Nipsey Hussle who was awarded his first Grammy posthumously.
Eilish, Lil Nas X and Lizzo are up for more awards, which will be handed during the main telecast.
Taylor Swift is missing from action as it was earlier announced that the pop star won't attend the Grammys even though she has three nominations.
On a lighter note, the stars have started pouring in, serving us some fashionable looks on the red carpet. This year's Grammys 2020 has Billie Eilish, Lizzo lead newcomers charge at the music awards. Billie Eilish, who turned 18 in December, is nominated for six Grammys, competing with fellow newcomers R&B artists Lizzo and country rapper Lil Nas X for the top prizes - album, record, song of the year and best new artist.
See the Complete Nominee list
In a sad start to this year's first music awards, Grammys 2020, news of basketball legend Kobe Bryant's death dulled the mood of celebs as they all mentioned him on the red carpet.
Kobe Bryant, was considered one of basketball's all-time greats, was killed in a helicopter crash in California on Sunday morning, officials said. He was 41.