KUALA LUMPUR – Supergroup boygenius conquers the rock categories in the 66th Grammys pre-gala ceremony, while SZA bagged best progressive R&B album for “SOS”.
Boygenius – comprising Phoebe Bridgers, Lucy Dacus, and Julien Baker – took home best rock performance and best rock song for “Not Strong Enough”.
They also bagged the best alternative music album for “The Record”.
The trio were giddy with happiness as they ran onstage to accept the three trophies during the pre-ceremony.
“I feel kinda like a kid, because that was the last time that something like this felt possible,” said Dacus.
Baker chimed in with: “This band is my family, I love them.”
Meanwhile, pop darling Billie Eilish took home a songwriting trophy for “What Was I Made For?” from the Barbie movie soundtrack – which also won the best compilation soundtrack for visual media.
Blockbuster “Oppenheimer” took home the best score soundtrack for visual media.
American rockers Paramore bagged best rock album and best alternative music performance for “This is Why”.
Other selected winners include:
Audio Book, Narration and Storytelling Recording – Michelle Obama (“The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times”)
R&B Performance – Coco Jones (“ICU”)
Country Duo/Group Performance – Zach Bryan feat. Kacey Musgraves (“I Remember Everything”)
Metal Performance – Metallica (“72 Seasons”)
Rap Performance – Killer Mike feat. André 3000, Future and Eryn Allen Kane (“Scientists & Engineers”)
R&B Album – Victoria Monét (“Jaguar II”)
Comedy Album – Dave Chappelle (“What’s in a Name?”)
Folk Album – Joni Mitchell (“Joni Mitchell at Newport [Live]”)
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