LOS ANGELES (AP) — Some of the first winners at the 68th annual Grammy Awards include FKA twigs, Natalia Lafourcade, Leon Thomas, and the “Wicked” duo, Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande. These announcements set the stage for an exciting event as artists gather to celebrate their achievements in music.
While the Grammy Awards ceremony reserves its most prestigious categories for the evening telecast at 8 p.m. Eastern on CBS, a total of 86 awards are distributed earlier during the Premiere Ceremony. This initial event takes place on Sunday afternoon, offering a sneak peek into the night’s potential highlights.
The Premiere Ceremony is being hosted by Darren Criss, who adds his charisma to the occasion. This part of the event not only includes award presentations but also features live performances, creating a vibrant atmosphere.
Here’s an updated list of some of the notable winners from Sunday’s Grammy Awards:
Best Dance/Electronic Album
“EUSEXUA,” by FKA twigs
Best Pop Duo/Group Performance
“Defying Gravity,” a collaboration between Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande
Best Rock Album
“Never Enough,” Turnstile
Best R&B Album
“Mutt,” Leon Thomas
Best Latin Pop Album
“Cancionera,” Natalia Lafourcade
Best Música Mexicana Album
“Palabra De To’s (Seca), Carín León
Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media
“Sinners,” various artists
Best Score Soundtrack for Visual Media (composer’s award)
“Sinners,” Ludwig Göransson
Best Song Written for Visual Media
“Golden,” from “KPop Demon Hunters”
Best Music Video
“Anxiety,” Doechii
Best Music Film
“Music by John Williams”
Best Alternative Music Album
“Songs of a Lost World,” The Cure
Songwriter Of The Year
Amy Allen
Producer Of The Year, Non-Classical
Cirkut
Best Spoken Word Poetry Album
“Words for Days Vol. 1,” Mad Skillz.
