Silk Sonic, the throwback R&B/soul combo led by Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak, kicked off the 64th annual Grammy awards from Las Vegas with the Sin City-referencing song “777.” Mars and Paak were decked out in matching white nudie suits and traded off vocals throughout, while Paak held the beat down on drums.
Moments later, the duo won song of the year for “Leave the Door Open,” an award that was presented by The Roots’ Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson. “Because of you guys, me and Andy [are] going to be singing this song forever,” a jubilant Mars said from the stage.
“Leave the Door Open,” from Silk Sonic’s debut album, “An Evening With Silk Sonic,” had already won for best R&B song and best R&B performance during the Grammy pre-show ceremony. It will also compete later tonight in the record of the year category.
Silk Sonic has not yet announced a full tour, but is in the midst of a residency at Las Vegas’ Park MGM through May 29.
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Jon Batiste leads all nominees with 11 and won four during the pre-show. Justin Bieber, Doja Cat and H.E.R. have eight nominations, while Billie Eilish and Olivia Rodrigo are up for seven awards apiece.
Among the performers confirmed to appear are Eilish, Rodrigo, Lady Gaga, Batiste, Brothers Osborne, BTS, Brandi Carlile, H.E.R., Lil Nas X with Jack Harlow, Nas, Chris Stapleton, Carrie Underwood and John Legend.
For a full list of winners and nominees, click here.
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