Drake, Tobias Jesso Jr. among Canadians to win Grammy awards

Drake performs during Lil Baby's Birthday Party at State Farm Arena on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2022, in Atlanta. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Photo by Paul R. Giunta/Invision/AP 2022 Invision

By David Friend, The Canadian Press

Posted February 6, 2023 12:02 am.

Last Updated February 6, 2023 12:20 am.

North Vancouver native Tobias Jesso Jr. emerged a double Grammy winner on Sunday night as he was recognized for his role as a songwriter on Harry Styles’ newest album.

Styles’ “Harry’s House” was named album of the year, which meant Jesso Jr. was recognized for co-writing the track “Boyfriends.”

Earlier in the night, Jesso Jr. secured his first career Grammy as the inaugural songwriter of the year, non-classical winner.

Other big Canadian winners of the night included Toronto’s Drake for best melodic rap performance.

Vancouver crooner Michael Buble pocketed the award for best traditional pop vocal album.

Montreal conductor and pianist Yannick Nezet-Seguin scored two Grammys for his classical works in best opera recording and best classical solo vocal album.

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