April 3 (UPI) -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky appeared in a video at the Grammys before a performance by John Legend.
Zelensky discussed the ongoing war in a pre-recorded speech.
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1 of 5 | Chrissy Teigen and John Legend arrive for the 64th annual Grammy Awards, where Legend performed his new song, "Free," after a video by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo
"Our musicians wear body armor instead of tuxedos. They sing to the wounded. In hospitals. Even to those who can't heart them. But the music will break through anyway. We defend our freedom. To live. To love. To sound," Zelensky said.
EGOT winner Legend then performed his new song "Free," with appearances by Ukrainian musician Siuzanna Iglidan, Ukrainian singer Mika Newton and Ukrainian poet Lyuba Yakimchuk.
Olivia Rodrigo took home Best Pop Vocal Album for "Sour" and won the Grammy for Best New Artist. She dedicated the first win to her parents. "This is my biggest dream come true," she said of the Best New Artist award. Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo
