Los Lobos’ ‘Native Sons’ Wins Best Americana Album at 2022 Grammy Awards
Influential genre-blending band Los Lobos' 18th career album Native Sons has won the award for Best Americana Album at the 2022 Grammys. The record was nominated alongside Jackson Browne's Downhill From Everywhere, John Hiatt & the Jerry Douglas Band's Leftover Feelings, Allison Russell's Outside Child and Yola's Stand For Myself.
The award for Best Americana Album was one of many presented during the 2022 Grammy Premiere ceremony, which was streamed lived via the Grammy Awards website and on YouTube. Jon Batiste's "Cry" won the awards for both Best American Roots Song and Best American Roots Performance.
Three out of the four country categories were also announced during the Premiere ceremony. Chris Stapleton won Best Country Solo Performance for "You Should Probably Leave," as well as Best Country Song for "Cold." Brothers Osborne were also awarded Best Country Duo/Group Performance for their personal and heartfelt track "Younger Me."
The 2022 Grammy Awards will take place on Sunday, April 3, with comedian and late-night TV host Trevor Noah as host. The televised ceremony will begin at 8PM ET on CBS, will be available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+. The show was pushed back from late January due to the COVID-19 pandemic.