
It’s a smart way for producers to counter claims that last year’s ceremony was a tad too male and that this year’s ceremony is a tad too light on big names. “Music has always helped me tell my story,” she says. There’s also quite the reveal with Keys introducing Michelle Obama, Lady Gaga, Jada Pinkett Smith and Jennifer Lopez aka “some of her sisters”.Įach woman is talking about how much music means to them with Obama receiving the most electric reaction I’ve heard at an awards ceremony for years. At the beginning of this incredible performance, Keys mentioned that she’s channeling one of the greatest pianist, Hazel Scott. Eschewing jokes, she’s choosing to focus on positivity while it’s easy to be cynical, it’s a refreshing change, especially given the fact we’ve had to see James Corden mug his way through this bit in years past. Alicia Keys reminded everyone that she is one of music’s greatest, when she played two pianos at the same time during one of her 2019 Grammy performances as host. While she might not be a trained host, her experience as a performer means that she’s extremely comfortable in front of such a big crowd. “This is love, this is light, this is living,” she said to the crowd. I apologize Alicia Keys playing two pianos at once. I just jumped up when I saw Alicia at the pianos. Kelly Clarkson, who was also nominated tonight, didn't walk the red carpet and go to the show because she's on tour.Photograph: Kevin Winter/Getty Images for The Recording AcademyĪlicia Keys is here and after turning heads on the red carpet in red, she’s already had her first outfit change of the night. Sorry everyone about the background noise, I didnt expect or mean it. and i'm sorry but that's not what music is to me," she tweeted. She took to Twitter on Thursday to air her grievances after she said Grammy producer Ken Ehrlich stifled her creativity and self-expression.

Meanwhile, Ariana Grande was so over the Grammys. Listen up awards shows: This is how you do a tribute. Follow here for the latest on the red carpet fashion, performances and winners. And if anyones qualified to host the prestigious awards ceremony, its definitely 15-time Grammy award winner and all-round superstar, Alicia Keys. The 2020 Grammy Awards kicked off with a. The biggest night in music is set to get a whole lotta girl power, because the host of the 2019 Grammys has finally been confirmed. Paak's "Bubblin" for best rap performance. Grammys: The Most Memorable Moments From Alicia Keys’ 2019 Hosting Gig Sunday nights Grammy Awards marked the first time Alicia Keys has served as host for a major awards show, and she entered. Alicia Keys hosts the 2019 Grammy Awards in Los Angeles. In an emotional Grammys ceremony, singer Alicia Keys and band Boyz II Men sang together in a tribute to Kobe Bryant, who was killed in a helicopter crash.


His song "King's dead" tied with Anderson. Rapper Kendrick Lamar was also a no-show. Taylor Swift skipped the show at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, according to Variety. The 10-time Grammy winner is filming the musical adaptation of "Cats" in London.Ĭhildish Gambino, who won record of the year, best rap/sung performance and best music video, didn't attend the show, even though his hit "This is America" made history by being the first rap tune to win song of the year. Some of the music industry's biggest names were no-shows at tonight's Grammy Awards.
