Jon BatisteGrammy-winning artist many times.
The Album of Year trophy was won by the singer. We Are during the 2022 Grammys ceremony in Las Vegas on April 3, beating out some stiff competition.
Batiste was nominated against Tony BennettAnd Lady Gaga‘s Sale of Love, Justin Bieber‘s Justice, Doja Cat‘s Planet Her, Billie Eilish‘s Happier Than Ever, H.E.R.‘s My Mind is Back, Lil Nas and X‘s Montero, Olivia Rodrigo‘s Sour, Taylor Swift‘s Evermore and Kanye West‘s Donda.
During his acceptance speech, the performer received applauseAnd a standing ovation for his moving words.
He said, “I believe that there are no greatest musicians, best artists, best dancers, or best actors.” Creative arts can be subjective. They reach people in times when they most need them. Like a song or album being made, it almost seems like it is on a radar that finds the right person at the best time.