Smiles were ear-to-ear and the fashion was an 11 out of 10 this past Saturday, as some of the brightest young stars and music industry professionals gathered in the sun-filled Spring Place in Beverly Hills for the Recording Academy Los Angeles Chapter's 2022 GRAMMY Nominee Celebration.

The cause for revelry was not only the 2022 GRAMMY nominees, including many first-time nominees, who call the City of Angels home, but also a long-awaited face-to-face after years apart for many due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The (typically) annual event, last held in January 2020, kicks off a busy week of industry celebrations and official GRAMMY Week events.

Current GRAMMY nominees in attendance included Justice songwriters Kameron Glasper, Tayla Parx and Tia Scola, Planet Her songwriter Ilana Armida, Back Of My Mind songwriter Tish Hyman, Donda producer Nikki Grier, Opium Moon (Best New Age Album), Rocky Dawuni (Best Global Music Album), Charlie Bereal (Best Traditional R&B Performance), and Unofficial Bridgerton Musical writers/producers Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear. Attendees shared laughs, hugs, and updates with fellow special guests, including past GRAMMY nominee Jordin Sparks, Warner Records senior vice president of A&R Ericka Coulter, and Recording Academy Co-President and Chief Revenue Officer Panos A. Panay.

The vibes were already high as guests began to enter the light-filled luxury members club to strike a pose for Getty Images amidst a flower-and-golden-gramophone-lined backdrop. After the photo opp, guests made their way up to the main event on a sunny indoor/outdoor rooftop, where they were greeted by charming GRAMMY U students and a lively mix of '90s and '00s jams courtesy of the stellar DJ, Naz.

The upbeat, celebratory energy was infectious and unwavering during the three-hour party. A mouthwatering brunch buffet, provided by Spring Place, featured waffles with caramelized banana compote, quiche bites, fresh fruit, a variety of delicious mini pastries, and, of course, bottomless mimosas (or any drink from the open bar) and coffee.

In between bites, sips and lively conversations, attendees posed in front of another floral backdrop — this one serving up rainbow-tropical vibes under the warm sun, resulting in a paparazzi-style GIF courtesy of HYPNO, who also offered their mobile selfie ball, the Eye.

The buzz and music quieted briefly for short-and-sweet, gratitude-filled speeches from songwriter/producer and Los Angeles Chapter Vice President Marcus "MarcLo" Lomax, Los Angeles Chapter Executive Director Qiana Conley, and Panay, the latter of whom reminded the guests of an important Recording Academy mantra: Once you're a GRAMMY nominee, you're always a GRAMMY nominee. Conley shared that one of the best ways to support the Academy and its Chapters is via their social media channels, and for Chapter members to vote in upcoming elections. She also encouraged attendees to support music education with the Arts and Minds measure on the November 2022 ballot in California. She also thanked everyone who helped make the event magic happen, including her talented Los Angeles Chapter team and the event's sponsors: Netflix, Shake Shack, Sound Royalties, HYPNO, Spring Place, and ABRAMS Books.

Conley ended the speeches by looking ahead at the 2022 GRAMMYs: "We hope you're looking forward to the best show in Las Vegas next week!" The energy of the room felt beyond ready to take over the Entertainment Capital of the World.

Make sure to catch all the 2022 GRAMMYs magic this Sunday, April 3, starting with the 64th GRAMMY Awards Premiere Ceremony airing at 12:30 p.m. PT on live.GRAMMY.com and the Recording Academy's YouTube channel, followed by the GRAMMY Live special at 3:30 p.m. PT on live.GRAMMY.com and the Recording Academy's Twitter page. The main 2022 GRAMMYs telecast airs on the CBS Television Network and streams live and on demand on Paramount+ from 8–11:30 p.m. ET / 5–8:30 p.m. PT.

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Ever since Autumn Rowe won a GRAMMY in 2022, it's been her biggest motivation. That's why the musical multi-hyphenate keeps the award nestled in her writing room — to keep her creative juices flowing.

"It reminds me that anything is possible," she says in the latest episode of Where Do You Keep Your GRAMMY?

Rowe won her first-ever career GRAMMY in 2022 with an Album Of The Year award for Jon Batiste's We Are. "It was very stressful," she recalls with a laugh.

"Right before they announced Album Of The Year, the pressure started getting to me," Rowe explains. "Album Of The Year is the biggest possible award you can win. So, I'm like, 'We didn't win any of these [categories], how are we going to win the biggest award?"

The win also taught her one unforgettable, valuable lesson: "We matter. The music matters. Everything matters. We just have to create it. If there isn't space for it, we have to make space for it. Don't wait for something to open."

Rowe says she grew up "super dirt poor" and never even had the opportunity to watch the awards ceremony on television. "To be a GRAMMY winner means it is possible for everyone," she declares.

Press play on the video above to learn more about the backstory of Autumn Rowe's Album Of The Year award, and remember to check back to GRAMMY.com for more new episodes of Where Do You Keep Your GRAMMY?

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As Doja Cat put it herself, the 2022 GRAMMYs were a "big deal" for her and SZA.

Doja Cat walked in with eight nominations, while SZA entered the ceremony with five. Three of those respective nods were for their 2021 smash "Kiss Me More," which ultimately helped the superstars win their first GRAMMYs.

In this episode of GRAMMY Rewind, revisit the night SZA and Doja Cat accepted the golden gramophone for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance — a milestone moment that Doja Cat almost missed.

"Listen. I have never taken such a fast piss in my whole life," Doja Cat quipped after beelining to the stage. "Thank you to everybody — my family, my team. I wouldn't be here without you, and I wouldn't be here without my fans."

Before passing the mic to SZA, Doja also gave a message of appreciation to the "Kill Bill" singer: "You are everything to me. You are incredible. You are the epitome of talent. You're a lyricist. You're everything."

SZA began listing her praises for her mother, God, her supporters, and, of course, Doja Cat. "I love you! Thank you, Doja. I'm glad you made it back in time!" she teased.

"I like to downplay a lot of s— but this is a big deal," Doja tearfully concluded. "Thank you, everybody."

Press play on the video above to hear Doja Cat and SZA's complete acceptance speech for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance at the 2022 GRAMMY Awards, and check back to GRAMMY.com for more new episodes of GRAMMY Rewind.

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For Baby Keem and Kendrick Lamar, The Melodic Blue was a family affair. The two cousins collaborated on three tracks from Keem's 2021 debut LP, "Range Brothers," "Vent," and "Family Ties." And in 2022, the latter helped the pair celebrate a GRAMMY victory.

In this episode of GRAMMY Rewind, turn the clock back to the night Baby Keem accepted Best Rap Performance for "Family Ties," marking the first GRAMMY win of his career.

"Wow, nothing could prepare me for this moment," Baby Keem said at the start of his speech.

He began listing praise for his "supporting system," including his family and "the women that raised me and shaped me to become the man I am."

Before heading off the stage, he acknowledged his team, who "helped shape everything we have going on behind the scenes," including Lamar. "Thank you everybody. This is a dream."

Baby Keem received four nominations in total at the 2022 GRAMMYs. He was also up for Best New Artist, Best Rap Song, and Album Of The Year as a featured artist on Kanye West's Donda.

Press play on the video above to watch Baby Keem's complete acceptance speech for Best Rap Performance at the 2022 GRAMMYs, and check back to GRAMMY.com for more new episodes of GRAMMY Rewind.

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Updated Friday Oct. 13, 2023 to include info about Kendrick Lamar's most recent GRAMMY wins, as of the 2023 GRAMMYs.

A GRAMMY veteran these days, Kendrick Lamar has won 17 GRAMMYs and has received 47 GRAMMY nominations overall. A sizable chunk of his trophies came from the 58th annual GRAMMY Awards in 2016, when he walked away with five — including his first-ever win in the Best Rap Album category.

This installment of GRAMMY Rewind turns back the clock to 2016, revisiting Lamar's acceptance speech upon winning Best Rap Album for To Pimp A Butterfly. Though Lamar was alone on stage, he made it clear that he wouldn't be at the top of his game without the help of a broad support system. 

"First off, all glory to God, that's for sure," he said, kicking off a speech that went on to thank his parents, who he described as his "those who gave me the responsibility of knowing, of accepting the good with the bad."

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He also extended his love and gratitude to his fiancée, Whitney Alford, and shouted out his Top Dawg Entertainment labelmates. Lamar specifically praised Top Dawg's CEO, Anthony Tiffith, for finding and developing raw talent that might not otherwise get the chance to pursue their musical dreams.

"We'd never forget that: Taking these kids out of the projects, out of Compton, and putting them right here on this stage, to be the best that they can be," Lamar — a Compton native himself — continued, leading into an impassioned conclusion spotlighting some of the cornerstone rap albums that came before To Pimp a Butterfly.

"Hip-hop. Ice Cube. This is for hip-hop," he said. "This is for Snoop Dogg, Doggystyle. This is for Illmatic, this is for Nas. We will live forever. Believe that."

To Pimp a Butterfly singles "Alright" and "These Walls" earned Lamar three more GRAMMYs that night, the former winning Best Rap Performance and Best Rap Song and the latter taking Best Rap/Sung Collaboration (the song features Bilal, Anna Wise and Thundercat). He also won Best Music Video for the remix of Taylor Swift's "Bad Blood." 

Lamar has since won Best Rap Album two more times, taking home the golden gramophone in 2018 for his blockbuster LP DAMN., and in 2023 for his bold fifth album, Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers.

Watch Lamar's full acceptance speech above, and check back at GRAMMY.com every Friday for more GRAMMY Rewind episodes. 

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