The 73-year-old Blues singer, Bonnie Raitt was a surprise winner of the Song of the Year award at the Grammys on Sunday night.
Californian-born performer came out on top in a star-studded field of nominees which included Taylor Swift, Lizzo, Harry Styles, Beyonce and Adele, beating them all to the top for one of the most prestigious awards of the night.
The music star’s hit Just Like That, topped the poll ahead of Harry Styles’ 2022 hit As It Was, as well as Taylor Swift’s All Too Well, and Beyoncé’s chart-topping Break My Soul.
Her victory marked the first time a song penned by a solo songwriter had been victorious since the classic Rehab from the late Amy Winehouse won in 2008.
Bonnie looked completely stunned when she was named the winner ahead of the rest, as she was cheered to the stage before giving a heartwarming speech.
‘I’m so surprised, I don’t know what to say. I don’t write a lot of songs but I’m so proud that you appreciate this one. I’m totally humbled,’ she said on stage.
During the Grammy Premiere ceremony earlier in the evening, Bonnie was also awarded with the gong for Best Americana Performance for Made Up Mind and Best American Roots Song for Just Like That.
With a total of 30 Grammy nominations, and 13 wins, her first one came at the 22nd annual Grammy Awards in 1979 for her Best Rock Vocal Performance, Female for her song You’re Gonna Get What’s Coming.
