Celine Dion rocks the Grammys as final presenter of the night.
The My Heart Will Go On singer had the crowd on its feet as she took to the stage to present the final – and arguably the most significant – award of the evening: Album Of The Year.
“Thank you all,” Celine told the audience, to rapturous applause.
“I love you right back. When I say that I’m happy to be here, I really mean it. From my heart.
“Those who have been blessed enough to be here at the Grammy Awards must never take for granted the tremendous love and joy that music brings to our lives and to people all around the world.”
Her words had special meaning, given Celine has laid low, remaining out of the public eye since December 2022, when she revealed she had been diagnosed with Stiff-Person Syndrome.
A progressive neurological disorder that affects the brain and the spinal cord, the disease has affected Celine’s ability to walk and sing, bringing her live performances and scheduled tours to a halt.
Celine presented Taylor Swift with the top honour for her album Midnights. It marked Taylor’s fourth win in the Best Album category.
Speculation about the night’s final presenter had been rampant in the lead-up to the show after Grammys Executive Producer Ben Winston dropped a huge hint audiences were in for a treat. While he wouldn’t name the final presenter, he gave some strategic clues.
“They are an absolute global icon,” he told CNN.
“I think jaws will drop to the floor. People will be on their feet.
“The only condition they gave is that it was a surprise.”
Here’s the main list of winners:
Record of the Year: Miley Cyrus – Flowers
Album of the Year: Taylor Swift – Midnights
Best New Artist: Victoria Monet
Song of the year: Billie Eilish – What Was I Made For? from Barbie
Best pop vocal album: Taylor Swift – Midnights
Best R&B song: SZA – Snooze
Best country album: Lainey Wilson – Bell Bottom Country
Best mu´sica urbana album: Karol G – Mañana Será Bonito
Best pop solo performance: Miley Cyrus – Flowers
Best progressive R&B album: SZA – SOS
Best R&B performance: Coco Jones – ICU
Best folk album: Joni Mitchell – Joni Mitchell at Newport (Live)
Producer of the year, non-classical: Jack Antonoff
Songwriter of the year, non-classical: Theron Thomas
Best pop duo/group performance: SZA featuring Phoebe Bridgers – Ghost in the Machine
Best dance/electronic recording: Skrillex, Fred again.. and Flowdan – Rumble
Best pop dance recording: Kylie Minogue – Padam Padam
Best dance/electronic music album: Fred again.. – Actual Life 3 (January 1 – September 9 2022)
Best traditional R&B performance: PJ Morton featuring Susan Carol – Good Morning
Best R&B album: Victoria Mone´t – Jaguar II
Best rap performance: Killer Mike featuring Andre´ 3000, Future and Eryn Allen Kane – Scientists & Engineers
Best melodic rap performance: Lil Durk featuring J Cole – All My Life
Best rap song: Killer Mike featuring Andre´ 3000, Future and Eryn Allen Kane – Scientists & Engineers
Best rap album: Killer Mike – Michael
Best country solo performance: Chris Stapleton – White Horse
Best country song: Chris Stapleton – White Horse
Best song written for visual media: What Was I Made For? from Barbie the Album, Billie Eilish O’Connell and Finneas O’Connell, songwriters (Billie Eilish)
Best comedy album: Dave Chappelle – What’s in a Name?
Best alternative music performance: Paramore – This Is Why
Best rock album: Paramore – This Is Why
Best rock song: boygenius – Not Strong Enough
Best metal performance: Metallica – 72 Seasons
Best rock performance: boygenius – Not Strong Enough
