Harry Styles beats Beyonce and Adele to win Grammys album of the year before celebrating with 78-year-old fan: ‘S**t’-Alicia Adejobi-Entertainment – Metro

Harry Styles may be the biggest surprise of the Grammys 2023 after winning the coveted album of the year award.

The former One Direction singer fended off competition from music heavyweights such as Beyonce, Adele and Kendrick Lamar to scoop the grand prize of the night for his critically acclaimed and chart-topping album Harry’s House, released last summer.

As Grammys host Trevor Noah announced his name, Harry clutched his face and hugged Lizzo before giving a warm embrace to a very special fan from Ontario, 78-year-old grandmother Reina who got the chance to present him with the award on-stage.

Pretty much summing up everyone’s reaction, the As It Was hitmaker’s first word when taking the stage was: ‘S**t.’

He then said in his acceptance speech: ‘Man, I’ve been so, so inspired by every artist in this category with me. A lot of different times in my life, I listened to everyone in this category when I’m alone.

‘I feel like on nights like tonight, there is no such thing as “best in music”. I don’t think any of us sit in the studio making decisions based on what’s gonna get us one of these.’

Congrats, Harry! (Picture: AP)

He added: ‘This is really really kind … this doesn’t happen to people like me very often, and this is so nice, thank you very much.’

Backstage in the winner’s room, Harry, 29, posed with his prized Grammy and was asked whether he expected Beyonce to win, given she was a hotly-tipped contender for her album Renaissance.

Harry replied to Variety: ‘You never know with this stuff. I don’t think you can look at any of the nominees and not feel like they’re deserving. When I look at this category, it’s all people who have inspired me.’

He added: ‘I’m a bit overwhelmed at the moment. I definitely wasn’t expecting to get this… It just kind of feels like validation that you’re on the right path.’

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