Jon Batiste (center) performs at the 64th annual Grammy Awards on April 3, 2022. Batiste was nominated in 11 categories and took home five prizes, including album of the year. Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images hide caption
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The 2022 Grammy Awards
Jazmine Sullivan's Tiny Desk (home) concert demonstrates why she took home two 2022 Grammy awards. NPR hide caption
Olivia Rodrigo accepts the best pop vocal album Grammy. Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for The Recording Academy hide caption
Anderson .Paak and Bruno Mars of Silk Sonic accept the record of the year award for "Leave the Door Open." Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for The Recording Academy hide caption
Just five years ago, networks such as HBO, Netflix and FX were cutting ties with the formerly revered Louis C.K. and pulled past and upcoming programs alike. Now he is back and has a Grammy. Ben Gabbe/Getty Images hide caption
Jon Batiste accepts the Grammy for album of the year at the 64th annual Grammy Awards, presented Sunday, April 3 in Las Vegas. Batiste was the night's biggest winner by the numbers, with five awards including the night's final honor. Rich Fury/Getty Images for The Recording Academy hide caption
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is seen speaking from Kyiv in a pre-taped video presented at the Grammy Awards on Sunday. Ukrainian Presidential Press Office via AP hide caption
Jon Batiste poses with four of his five trophies during the 64th annual Grammy Awards. David Becker/Getty Images for The Recording Academy hide caption
Joni Mitchell accepts the Person of the Year award at the 31st annual MusiCares benefit gala on Friday, April 1, 2022, at the MGM Grand Conference Center in Las Vegas. Chris Pizzello/Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP hide caption
The nominees in this year's two "global music" categories for the Grammys include (from left): Burna Boy and WizKid (both from Nigeria), Benin superstar Angelique Kidjo, Hawaii's Daniel Ho and Femi Kuti (he's also Nigerian). Kevin Winter, Tristan Fewings, Ilya S. Savenok, Jason Merritt and Kristy Sparow/Getty Images hide caption
Trevor Noah, Tony Bennett, Olivia Rodrigo and Jon Batiste are all people to keep your eye on Sunday night, all for different reasons. Kevin Winter; Joseph Prezioso; Matt Winkelmeyer; Rich Fury/Getty Images hide caption
First time Grammy-nominated artists Abigail Barlow (L) and Emily Bear (R). Jessica Pons hide caption
'The Unofficial Bridgerton Musical' Creators Nominated For Their First Ever Grammy
This year's Grammy nominees for best children's album include: Pierce Freelon, 1 Tribe Collective, 123 Andrés, Lucky Diaz and the Family Jam Band and Falu Chris Charles; Lissa Hahn; Dominick Williams; Carson Sargent hide caption
Last year's children's song Grammy nominees were all white—but that's changed in 2022
Ye, also known by his birth name Kanye West, has been on a social media tear in recent months. He behavior has gotten him booted from the lineup of performers for the 2022 Grammy Awards. Amy Harris/Invision/AP hide caption
Abigail Barlow (left) and Emily Bear have made magic together and say they found kindred creative spirits. Jessica Pons for NPR hide caption
"Ain't no bumpers in life," Jimmie Allen says, as he explains his philosophy on bowling and his career. Larry McCormack for NPR hide caption
Jimmie Allen put his own spin on country music — and is now reaping the rewards
Arooj Aftab's heritage and penchant for mysticism come through in her music. Mengwen Cao for NPR hide caption
Arooj Aftab considers her Grammy nominations a triumph. But they won't define her
Saweetie has been nominated for Best New Artist and Best Rap Song at this year's Grammy Awards. Jessica Pons for NPR hide caption
Jon Batiste performs at the Austin City Limits Music Festival Oct. 10, 2021. The musician is nominated for 11 Grammy Awards. Jack Plunkett/Invision/AP hide caption