Whether you tuned in for the performances, the speeches, the fashion, or those unexpected but revered OMG moments, there was something for every music fan at this year’s Grammys. For our part, we cheered like crazy when some familiar Sofar names took home Grammy gold.
Huge congrats to these Sofar alums for their well-deserved wins:
Amy Allen – Songwriter of the Year, Non-Classical
Amy Allen has been the creative force behind some of the biggest pop hits of the last few years, and last night, she was recognized for her songwriting brilliance. She took home the Grammy for Songwriter of the Year, Non-Classical, an award celebrating her work shaping the sound of today’s music. Amy played two Sofar NYC shows back in 2017.
Chappell Roan – Best New Artist
If you’ve been keeping up, you already saw this coming—Chappell Roan’s rise to stardom was inevitable. With her theatrical pop sound and bold stage presence, she’s made waves in the industry—and now she has a Best New Artist Grammy to prove it. Chappell performed at a Sofar in 2019, and we knew then we wanted in on the “Pink Pony Club.”
Matt B – Best Global Music Album
Matt B’s boundary-pushing approach to global music earned him the Best Global Music Album award last night, celebrating his artistry and international influence. He’s played 24 Sofar shows, and we’re proud to see him gaining well-deserved recognition on such a massive stage.
Tank and the Bangas – Best Spoken Word Poetry Album
Tank and the Bangas are known for their genre-blending creativity, and at last, their powerful storytelling caught the Recording Academy’s attention. They won the Best Spoken Word Poetry Album award, proving once again that their artistry knows no limits. They first played a Sofar show in New Orleans in 2015, and their journey since has been nothing short of inspiring.
Want to catch the next generation of Grammy winners before they hit the big stage? They just might be playing a Sofar show near you.
