Jon Batiste wins four Grammy Awards in early ceremony
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Jon Batiste has already taken home four Grammy Awards, including his first ever, in what could be a big night for this year's leading nominee.
During the show's pre-telecast ceremony Sunday, Batiste won for best American roots performance, best American roots song, best music video and tied with Carlos Rafael Rivera for best score soundtrack for visual media. His song "Freedom" in the music video category beat out several other tough competitors, including Olivia Rodrigo, Lil Nas X and Billie Eilish.
"I am so grateful for the gifts that God has given me and the ability to share that for the love of humankind," Batiste said. "We just wanted everyone to see it. Any depression, any bondage or any darkness that was over your life is completely removed by just the love and the joy of the video."
Batiste -- not present for his first three awards -- also won for "Soul" alongside Rivera for his composing efforts on "The Queen's Gambit."
It's the first tie since 2019 when Kendrick Lamar, Jay Rock, Future and James Blake tied with Anderson .Paak to win best rap performance.