LOS ANGELES,February 4,2024 – Cher experienced a somewhat bumpy moment during Sunday’s Grammy Awards ceremony,momentarily forgetting her presenting duties adn later misidentifying the winner for Record of the Year. The 79-year-old singer was honored at the event for her decades-long career, but the evening wasn’t without its flubs.
A Grammy Night to Remember-For All the Wrong Reasons?
The iconic Cher had a few stumbles while presenting at the 66th Annual Grammy Awards.
- Cher initially attempted to leave the stage after accepting her award, before being reminded she had another task.
- She briefly struggled to announce the Record of the Year winner, relying on a teleprompter that wasn’t working as was to be expected.
- A momentary misidentification of the winner-initially announcing Luther Vandross instead of Kendrick Lamar-added to the evening’s unexpected turns.
After a lengthy acceptance speech, Cher began to exit the stage, only to be gently reminded by host Trevor Noah that she still needed to announce the nominees for best recording of the year. She returned to the microphone and simply announced the category, with the nominees then appearing on a prerecorded tape.
Did you know?– Cher has won a Grammy Award, a Primetime Emmy Award, and an Academy Award, making her one of the few artists to achieve the coveted “EGOT” status.
What exactly happened when Cher announced the Record of the Year winner? The situation took another turn when Cher opened the envelope and paused,saying,”And the winner is…” After a noticeable silence,she admitted,”What,I have to read it? I was told it would be on the teleprompter.” the confusion continued as she initially announced, “Oh, the Grammy goes to Luther Vandross. No, Kendrick, Kendrick Lamar,” before correctly identifying Kendrick Lamar as the winner for his song “Luther.” Fortunately, Lamar’s song immediately began playing, clarifying the win.
Reader question-What do you think contributed to Cher’s momentary confusion on stage? Was it simply a technical glitch, or something else?
Despite the minor mishaps, the incident was met with amusement and understanding by the audience and viewers alike, highlighting Cher’s enduring charm and ability to laugh at herself. The evening ultimately celebrated her remarkable contributions to music and entertainment.
