Beyonce and Harry Styles win big at Grammys 2023
Beyonce broke records on Sunday by winning her 32nd Grammy, whilst British artists also had a successful night – including Harry Styles who won album of the year.
Beyonce won for best dance/electronic album for Renaissance. Her win at the LA ceremony means she overtook Hungarian-British conductor George Solti, whose record of 31 Grammys had stood for more than 20 years.
“I’m trying not to be too emotional,” she said as she accepted her prize.”I’m trying to just receive this night.”
She thanked her family, including her late uncle Jonny, who helped make her stage outfits before she because famous.
Beyonce won four prizes at the ceremony – but missed out on the start of the presentations after getting stuck in gridlocked downtown Los Angeles.
“I’m surprised traffic could stop you,” joked host Trevor Noah. “I thought you travelled through space and time.”
Beyonce may have scooped up four awards on the night but once again she missed out on the coveted album of the year – she’s lost the prize four times, most notably in 2017 when her confessional masterpiece Lemonade was beaten by Adele’s 25.
This year Harry Styles won the top prize for his record Harry’s House.
“On nights like tonight, it’s obviously so important for us to remember that there is no such thing as best in music,” said the singer.
“I don’t think any of us sit in the studio, making decisions based on what is going to get us one of these.”
However, he was visibly moved by the honour, adding: “This doesn’t happen to people like me very often, and this is so, so nice.”
Earlier in the night he won best pop album. “This album from start to finish has been the greatest experience of my life,” he said. “From making it with two of my best friends to playing for people has been the greatest joy I could have asked for.”
Other British stars who won on Sunday include Adele, who won best pop vocal performance for Easy On Me whilst indie duo Wet Leg won two awards; including best alternative album and Sam Smith received best pop duo/group performance for Unholy.
