• The only person who could win the most Grammys in one night is Jon Batiste. Reuters
    The only person who could win the most Grammys in one night is Jon Batiste. Reuters
  • The perhaps improbable duo of Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga are riding on the success of their second duet album 'Love For Sale', which earned six nominations. AP Photo
    The perhaps improbable duo of Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga are riding on the success of their second duet album 'Love For Sale', which earned six nominations. AP Photo
  • Justin Bieber is nominated for his album 'Justice'. USA TODAY Sports
    Justin Bieber is nominated for his album 'Justice'. USA TODAY Sports
  • Rapper Doja Cat is nominated for her album 'Planet Her'. Reuters
    Rapper Doja Cat is nominated for her album 'Planet Her'. Reuters
  • Billie Eilish with her 2020 Grammy Awards for Album of the Year, Record of the Year, Best New Artist, Song of the Year and Best Pop Vocal Album. AFP
    Billie Eilish with her 2020 Grammy Awards for Album of the Year, Record of the Year, Best New Artist, Song of the Year and Best Pop Vocal Album. AFP
  • H.E.R. is nominated for her album 'Back Of My Mind'. Invision / AP
    H.E.R. is nominated for her album 'Back Of My Mind'. Invision / AP
  • Lil Nas X is nominated for his album 'Montero'. Reuters
    Lil Nas X is nominated for his album 'Montero'. Reuters
  • Olivia Rodrigo has an opportunity to join Eilish and Christopher Cross as the only artists to win all four major categories. Reuters
    Olivia Rodrigo has an opportunity to join Eilish and Christopher Cross as the only artists to win all four major categories. Reuters
  • Swift, an 11-time Grammy winner, secured an Album of the Year nod for 'Evermore', but was shut out of the other races. AFP
    Swift, an 11-time Grammy winner, secured an Album of the Year nod for 'Evermore', but was shut out of the other races. AFP
  • Kanye West, who has a contentious relationship with the Grammys, received five nods for his hit album 'Donda', dedicated to his late mother. Reuters
    Kanye West, who has a contentious relationship with the Grammys, received five nods for his hit album 'Donda', dedicated to his late mother. Reuters

Grammy Awards 2022 live updates: Jon Batiste wins Album of the Year


Sophie Prideaux
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After lengthy delays owing to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Grammys 2022 are taking place at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, US, on April 3 at 5pm Pacific time, which is 4am on April 4 in the UAE.

Jon Batiste leads the nominations in a best album field that spans everything from rap to jazz and embraces newcomers such as teen sensation Olivia Rodrigo and veteran Tony Bennett alike.

Comedian Trevor Noah returns as host, while K-pop band BTS are among the acts who will perform on the Grammys stage.

Other scheduled performers include Billie Eilish, Lady Gaga, Brandi Carlile and Justin Bieber. Silk Sonic, the duo of Bruno Mars and Anderson.Paak, are set to open the show.

Follow our live blog below for the latest updates on nominations, winners and red carpet fashion.

Updated: April 04, 2022, 4:29 AM