At the Grammys in 2022, H.E.R. performed with Lenny Kravitz, Terry Lewis, Jimmy Jam, and Travis Barker.]
During the tour manager’s introduction, the singer began performing her hit songs. A multi-instrumentalist took to the drums, followed by vocalists Travis Barker and Lenny Kravitz, who each performed an electric guitar solo. The two musicians then joined in on a fast-paced duet while playing their guitars at the same time. Kravitz then introduced the nominees for the Album of the Year award.
In addition to H.E.R performance, Giveon, Daniel Caesar, asnd Justin Bieber performed their track, “Peaches.”
This year, she received eight Grammy nominations, making her a 21-time nominee. Back Of My Mind received five awards including Song of the Year, Album of the Year, Best R&B Album and Album of the Year for “Fight For You.” She also got nominated for the Musical Performance Award and was nominated for the Song of the Year Award. The song, “Fight For You”, has been nominated for both Best Traditional R&B Performance, as well as Best Song Written For Visual Media, at the 2017 Grammy Awards. Furthermore, for the Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song nomination, “Hold Us Together” was nominated.
She was also the winner of the Song of the Year and Best R&B Song awards in 2021. Overall, she has four Grammy awards.
This year’s ceremony was attended in style by the 24-year-old. As part of her red carpet interview, she wore an outfit that homaged Aretha Franklin, and she talked about it with Laverne Cox about it. Bright yellow jumpsuits adorned with sequins wore H.E.R. Franklin at the 1976 American Music Awards ended her iconic look with a tangerine cape. With a legendary career spanning nearly five decades, Franklin won 18 Grammy awards.
Featuring performances by Olivia Rodrigo and Silk Sonic, who won Song of the Year for “Leave the Door Open”, the night kicked off with Olivia Rodrigo. Additionally, Lil Nas X and Jack Harlow performed, as well as Billie Eilish and Nas.
The ceremony was hosted by Trevor Noah for the second year in a row. MGM Grand Garden Arena hosted the 64th Annual Grammy Awards in Las Vegas, Nevada.