Olivia Rodrigo wins 2 Grammys, Zelenskyy appeals for Ukraine
By JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr.
AP Entertainment Writer
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Olivia Rodrigo has won the best new artist crown at the Grammy Awards, joining esteemed previous company including Carly Simon, Crosby, Stills & Nash, Tom Jones, the Beatles and Billie Eilish. A veteran of the “High School Musical” series, Rodrigo became the breakout music star of 2021, leading with her massive viral hit “Drivers License” and following with the aching album “Sour.” The night’s festivities grew grim when Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed the gathered with an update on the war and his numbers included children injured and killed. The show is airing live on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.