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Full list: Key Grammy Award Winners
The winners of the 64th annual Grammy Awards, which were handed out on Sunday in Las Vegas, are listed below in the major categories.
Jon Batiste, a jazz musician and bandleader, took home five honors, including Album of the Year.
Retro act Silk Sonic — the group project of Bruno Mars and Anderson Paak — won four awards including Record and Song of the Year. Pop sensation Olivia Rodrigo was named Best New Artist.
Album of the Year: Jon Batiste, “We Are”
Record of the Year (overall song performance): Silk Sonic, “Leave The Door Open”
Song of the Year (best songwriting): “Leave The Door Open” – Brandon Anderson, Christopher Brody Brown, Dernst Emile II and Bruno Mars, songwriters (Silk Sonic)
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Best New Artist: Olivia Rodrigo
Best Music Video: Jon Batiste, “Freedom”
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Best Rap Performance: Baby Keem featuring Kendrick Lamar, “Family Ties”
Best Rock Album: Foo Fighters, “Medicine At Midnight”
Best Pop Vocal Album: Olivia Rodrigo, “Sour”
Best Pop Solo Performance: Olivia Rodrigo, “drivers license”
Best Global Music Album: Angelique Kidjo, “Mother Nature”
Best Music Video: Jon Batiste, “Freedom”
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‘Gospel Music Has Power To Transform Nigeria’, Pastor Declares
The Senior Pastor of Freedom Life International Christian Center, Richard Tochukwu, has declared that gospel music possesses the spiritual capacity to transform Nigeria, describing it as a divine instrument capable of restoring hope and unity in the nation.
Speaking during an interaction with journalists, the cleric said music inspired by God’s Word can positively influence Nigeria’s spiritual and socio-political landscape by promoting peace, comfort and moral revival.
According to him, gospel music goes beyond entertainment and should be seen as a ministry tool for national healing.
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“Gospel music is not just sound; it carries power. When songs are inspired by Scripture, they can heal hearts, restore faith and redirect a nation toward righteousness,” he said.
Pastor Tochukwu made the remarks while discussing his latest worship single, “I Want To Pray,” a spiritually reflective song produced by Audio5.
He explained that the track was created to encourage believers to remain steadfast in prayer and maintain consistent fellowship with God.
The song draws inspiration from Luke 18:1, which urges believers to pray always and not lose heart.
A spiritual son of Paul Enenche, Pastor Tochukwu revealed that most of his songs are birthed from deep study of Scripture.
“Sometimes while studying or preaching from a passage, a melody begins to flow. The lyrics are drawn directly from the Word. Our songs are intentional; they carry the same message we preach,” he explained.
Reflecting on his journey, he recounted beginning as a drummer who also sang before discovering what he described as a divine instruction to minister through music.
“I realised that you don’t minister only through preaching. God made me understand that songs are another channel through which His Word can reach people. Every release is backed by Scripture,” he added.
Pastor Tochukwu currently serves in Lagos, combining pastoral leadership with music ministry.
The audio and video for “I Want To Pray” are now available on major digital streaming platforms.






