Michelle Obama secured her second Grammy Award on 4th February, triumphing in the competitive storytelling category. The former first lady, aged 60, clinched the award for Best Audio Book, ‘Narration’, and Storytelling Recording during the pre-telecast ceremony. Her voiceover work on her latest book, ‘The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times,’ earned her the victory.
In this category, Michelle Obama faced notable competitors like Sen. Bernie Sanders, Meryl Streep, William Shatner, and record producer Rick Rubin. ‘The Light We Carry,’ published in November 2022, delves into Obama's experiences as a political figure, mother, spouse, and woman in the world.
The book, offering insightful reflections on change, challenge, and power, landed on the New York Times Bestseller list and garnered an Emmy nomination through a Netflix special with Oprah.
This hybrid memoir and self-help book emerged from the tumultuous political climate and uncertainties surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. Michelle Obama shared coping mechanisms and life lessons in an exclusive interview, providing a unique perspective on the challenging years of 2020-2021.
Previously, Michelle Obama won a Grammy in 2020 for the audiobook of her first memoir, ‘Becoming.’ This recent win for ‘The Light We Carry’ ties her Grammy count with her husband, former President Barack Obama, who also holds two awards in the spoken word category.
The 66th Grammy Awards, broadcast live from Los Angeles’ Crypto.com Arena, took place on Sunday, 4th February, at 8 p.m. ET on CBS.
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