Billie Eilish swept the top categories at the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards as she and brother/recording partner Finneas O’Connell took home six out of the seven awards they were nominated for. Eilish became only the second artist in history to nab new artist, song of the year, record of the year and album of the year. She also won pop vocal album while O’Connell earned producer of the year and engineered album (both non-classical).
Eilish is the youngest solo performer to ever win album of the year. The record holder had been Taylor Swift, who won best album at age of 20 for "Fearless."
The nominees for album of the year were Bon Iver ("I, I"), Lana Del Rey ("Norman F***ing Rockwell"), Eilish ("When We All Fall Asleep Where Do We Go"), Ariana Grande ("Thank U, Next"), H.E.R. ("I Used to Know Her"), Lil Nas X ("7"), Lizzo ("Cuz I Love You") and Vampire Weekend ("Father of the Bride").
While accepting album of the year, Eilish seemed genuinely shocked.
"Can I just say that I think Ariana deserves this?" she said.
Alicia Keys returned as host of the televised portion, while Imogen Heap hosted the premiere ceremony.
Lizzo had a stellar Grammy debut as well. After opening the show with a Kobe Bryant tribute and an energetic rendition of “Truth Hurts,” she picked up trophies for pop solo performance, traditional R&B performance and urban contemporary album. Tyler, the Creator won his first Grammy on Sunday in the rap album category, beating 21 Savage, YBN Cordae, Meek Mill and Dreamville.
Other winners Anderson .Paak for R&B album, Tanya Tucker for country album, Vampire Weekend for alternative album, Cage the Elephant for rock album and The Chemical Brothers for dance/electronic album.
Nipsey Hussle earned two posthumous awards. Along with a tribute performance in his honor, the late rapper was remembered in speeches after winning rap performance for “Racks in the Middle” as well as rap/sung performance for “Higher.”
Performing at the Grammys were Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton (their first time doing the show as a couple), Camila Cabello, Jonas Brothers, Aerosmith, Run-DMC, Bonnie Raitt, Rosalía, H.E.R., Charlie Wilson, and Tyler, the Creator. Icons like Beyoncé, Lady Gaga, and Michelle Obama also received trophies.
