(Clockwise from top left) Lady Gaga; Finneas and Billie Eilish; Doja Cat (left) and SZA; and a video conference call from Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the 64 Annual Grammys. (Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP; AP Photo/Chris Pizzello; AP Photo/John Locher)
LAS VEGAS, NV — The MGM Grand Garden Arena was filled with music royalty Sunday night as the 64th Annual Grammys took place.
After a few months of being postponed, musicians were finally able to walk the red carpet and celebrate the craft of song alongside their peers. While there wasn't any viral slapping a la the Oscars, those awarded top accolades definitely came as a pleasant surprise to many.
Olivia Rodrigo, making her Grammy debut, took home three trophies including best pop vocal album for "Sour," which was released in 2021. However, the most impressive sweep of the night was from Jon Batiste, who took home five Grammys. Earning the album of the year, the top prize of the night, Batiste beat out not only Rodrigo but also veterans such as Billie Eilish, Taylor Swift and even Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga's joint album.
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The ceremony had some notable moments, including performances by the likes of Rodrigo, Eilish, Batiste, Carrie Underwood and Lenny Kravitz. At one point in the night, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed the crowd via video conference to give an update on the war and urge the A-listers to "fill the silence with [their] music" in regard to fighting Russia.
From red carpet arrivals to top moments of the night, check out photos of the Grammy Awards 2022 below:
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Justin Bieber (left) and Hailey Bieber arrive at the 64th Annual Grammy Awards. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)Olivia Rodrigo arrives at the 64th Annual Grammy Awards. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)A close-up of Olivia Rodrigo during her arrival. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)Billie Eilish arrives at the 64th Annual Grammy Awards. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)Doja Cat arrives at the 64th Annual Grammy Awards. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)Carrie Underwood arrives at the 64th Annual Grammy Awards. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)Dua Lipa arrives at the 64th Annual Grammy Awards. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)A close-up of Dua Lipa's red carpet arrival. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)Lil Nas X arrives at the 64th Annual Grammy Awards. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)Lady Gaga arrives at the 64th Annual Grammy Awards. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)Trevor Noah arrives at the 64th Annual Grammy Awards. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)Megan Thee Stallion arrives at the 64th Annual Grammy Awards. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)Cynthia Erivo arrives at the 64th Annual Grammy Awards. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)Brandi Carlile arrives at the 64th Annual Grammy Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)Elle King arrives at the 64th Annual Grammy Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)Tiffany Haddish arrives at the 64th Annual Grammy Awards. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)BTS arrives at the 64th Annual Grammy Awards. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)Saweetie arrives at the 64th Annual Grammy Awards. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)Chrissy Teigen (left) and John Legend arrive at the 64th Annual Grammy Awards. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)J Balvin (left) and Valentina Ferrer arrive at the 64th Annual Grammy Awards. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)Donatella Versace arrives at the 64th Annual Grammy Awards. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)Jon Batiste performs "Freedom" at the 64th Annual Grammy Awards. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)Olivia Rodrigo performs "drivers license" at the 64th Annual Grammy Awards. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)Carrie Underwood performs "Ghost Story" at the 64th Annual Grammy Awards. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)Anderson .Paak (left) and Bruno Mars of Silk Sonic accept the award for record of the year for "Leave the Door Open" at the 64th Annual Grammy Awards. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)Lady Gaga performs a medley at the 64th Annual Grammy Awards. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy speaks on screen at the 64th Annual Grammy Awards. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)The late Taylor Hawkins appears on the shirt of Billie Eilish (right) as she and Finneas perform "Happier Than Ever" at the 64th Annual Grammy Awards. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)Lenny Kravitz (left) and H.E.R. perform "Are you Gonna Go My Way" at the 64th Annual Grammy Awards. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)Jon Batiste is seen in the audience before going on stage to accept the award for best music video for "Freedom" at the 64th Annual Grammy Awards. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)John Osborne (left) and T.J. Osborne of Brothers Osborne perform "Dead Man's Curve" at the 64th Annual Grammy Awards. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)J Balvin performs at the 64th Annual Grammy Awards.. (AP/Chris Pizzello)St. Vincent, winner of the award for best alternative music album for "Daddy's Home," poses in the press room at the 64th Annual Grammy Awards. (AP Photo/John Locher)J.T. Cure (from left), Chris Stapleton, Dave Cobb and Derek Mixon, winners of the award for best country song for "Cold," pose in the press room at the 64th Annual Grammy Awards. (AP Photo/John Locher)Doja Cat (left) and SZA, winners of the award for best pop duo/group performance for "Kiss Me More," pose in the press room at the 64th Annual Grammy Awards. (AP Photo/John Locher)Olivia Rodrigo, winner of the awards for best pop vocal album for "Sour," best new artist and best pop solo performance for "drivers license," poses in the press room at the 64th Annual Grammy Awards. (AP Photo/John Locher)
