Taylor Swift set a document by profitable her fourth Album Of The 12 months Grammy, and there have been particular moments from Tracy Chapman, Joni Mitchell, and Billy Joel.
Joni Mitchell Had The Evening’s Most Stirring Efficiency
Are you able to imagine that Joni Mitchell had by no means carried out on the Grammy earlier than 2024?
It’s true, and Mitchell delivered a stirring rendition of her basic Each Sides Now with Brandi Carlile:
Joni Mitchell and Brandi Carlile.#GRAMMYs pic.twitter.com/5OMBC7haZx
— Craig R. Brittain (@RealBrittain) February 5, 2024
Tracy Chapman Will get A Standing Ovation
Luke Combs has made his honest love of Tracy Chapman’s Quick Automobile well-known. His affection and sincerity towards the track are why his cowl model works. The roof popped off of the sector although when the viewers realized that Tracy Chapman was on stage.
Video:
Transported by way of house and time again to school and countless replays on my walkman — Tracy Chapman gracing Luke Combs and all of us with FAST CAR on the #GRAMMYs pic.twitter.com/YGJGnJTfc9
— Christine Pelosi (@sfpelosi) February 5, 2024
Combs appeared to be having the time of his life performing with Chapman, and the most effective half was that was mouthing the phrases alongside together with her as she sang,
Chapman received an enormous standing ovation on the finish of the track.
Billy Joel Returns With A New Track
The Grammys felt like being transported again in time when Billy Joel was proven on stage taking part in his first new track in thirty years, Flip The Lights Again On.
Here’s a clip of Joel’s efficiency:
Laufey on the #GRAMMYs stage with Billy Joel! pic.twitter.com/ueQuiyjlJT
— Laufey Updates (@LaufeyUpdates) February 5, 2024
Jay-Z Rips The Grammys A New One
Jay-Z ripped the Grammy’s and defended Beyonce in a very cool method for the truth that she has gained probably the most Grammy’s of anybody in historical past, however has by no means gained Album Of The 12 months, which makes zero sense:
Jay-Z on the #Grammys: “…[Beyoncé] has extra Grammys than anybody and by no means gained album of the yr.
A few of you’ll really feel such as you had been robbed. A few of you’re going to get robbed. A few of you don’t belong within the class! Sorry … after I get nervous, I inform the reality!” pic.twitter.com/1suz8P8APR
— philip lewis (@Phil_Lewis_) February 5, 2024
Within the yr of the Swift, Taylor Swift profitable Album Of The 12 months felt like a foregone conclusion. Swift didn’t take the stage and endorse Joe Biden. Based on the fitting wing, she’s saving that for after the Chiefs win the Tremendous Bowl subsequent Sunday.
The Grammys are often one of many extra pleasurable awards exhibits, and 2024 didn’t disappoint.
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