"As he held his Grammy in one hand, he brought his other to his eyes, overcome with emotion. The singer said he had never written a speech in his life, but yesterday he decided to write one in anticipation of the award, as a tear began to stream down his face. Another tear appeared on the other side of his face as he opened up about his gratitude for his mother, who had just retired as a registered nurse in a psych ward."
"I've shed so many tears this year . . . God just keeps making me cry. I'm a child of immigrants. My parents were born in Nigeria and came here. And my dad, I know the things he sacrificed to be here, and my mother as well. To know that I'm an example of that, from that lineage, inspiring people hopefully, and trying to live up to my fullest potential."
The Grammys Premiere Ceremony at the Peacock Theater, streamed on YouTube, honors winners in categories not included in the CBS telecast. Country singer Shaboozey won best country duo/group performance alongside Jelly Roll for “Amen,” reacting with tears while holding his Grammy and delivering a written speech for the first time. He expressed gratitude for his mother, who retired as a registered nurse in a psych ward after working multiple jobs, and for immigrant parents from Nigeria whose sacrifices inspired his dreams. Wicked secured a win despite an Oscars snub, and stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande attended the Wicked premiere.
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