Beyoncé wins 2 Grammys, Viola Davis win makes her an EGOT
Photo of Viola Davis at the 2017 Academy Awards (Eddy Chen/ABC)
LOS ANGELES (AP) – Beyoncé has already won two Grammys on Sunday, bringing her a step closer in her pursuit of being the most decorated artist in the show’s history.
During the Grammys pre-telecast ceremony, Beyoncé won for the first time ever in the best dance-electronic music recording category for “Break My Soul.” She also won for best traditional R&B performance for “Plastic Off the Sofa.”
Viola Davis achieved the status of EGOT – a term for those who have won an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony – after her win for best audio book, narration and storytelling recording. The actor gave an emotional speech and emphatically said “I just EGOT” after collecting her award.
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2/5/2023 4:43:07 PM (GMT -6:00)