' This Is America' producer Ludwig Göransson and recording engineer Riley Mackin accepted the Record of the Year Grammy on behalf of Childish Gambino. Childish Gambino did not attend the Grammys and became the first major award winner to be absent from the ceremony since Amy Winehouse in 2008. Childish Gambino and Kacey Musgraves tied for the most wins of the night with four each. Kendrick Lamar received the most nominations, with eight. Nominations were announced on December 7, 2018.ĭolly Parton was honored as the MusiCares Person of the Year two days prior to the Grammy Awards on February 8, 2019. The ceremony recognized the best recordings, compositions, and artists of the eligibility year, which ran from October 1, 2017, to September 30, 2018.

During her opening monologue, Keys brought out Lady Gaga, Jada Pinkett Smith, Jennifer Lopez, and former First Lady of the United States Michelle Obama, each of whom spoke about the impact that music had on their lives.

The 61st Annual Grammy Awards ceremony was held on February 10, 2019, at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.

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