Kesha Delivers a Powerful Performance of ‘Praying’ at the 2018 Grammys
The 2018 Grammy Awards, like many award shows both this year and in the future, had an important message to deliver. That message has been the reason for the all-black movement at the Golden Globes and white roses at the ceremony tonight, that message stems from the #MeToo movement.
That movement was celebrated alongside the talented artists who won awards for their craft, the many genres that came together to honor their brightest stars, and the performances that wowed audiences both in the crowd and at home.
One of those performances was that of Kesha, who was joined by Cyndi Lauper, Julia Michaels, Bebe Rexha, Camila Cabello, Andra Day for her powerhouse single, Praying.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7kzhEdKxyMI
Praises for the performance started rolling in before the last note was even complete, which isn’t exactly a surprise. Kesha’s story and bravery in telling it have inspired not just fans, but other women in the industry. She’s given a platform to those without one and given a voice to those who couldn’t use theirs.
In a movement like this one, where change is not just being asked for, but demanded, it’s performances like these that remind us why it’s so important to listen when these stories are being told.
What a statement! #Kesha had me crying #GrammyAwards2018 #Grammys pic.twitter.com/jRrfsaD2mD
— La Toya Jackson (@latoyajackson) January 29, 2018
Kesha’s performance has me in tears.
I’m just speechless, and in awe of her bravery. ❤️✨ #GRAMMYs pic.twitter.com/iUVO4sCkFc— Savannah Grimm (@savvygrimm) January 29, 2018
Watching #GRAMMYs. Kesha's song "Praying" and her performance blew me away. Powerful. Godspeed.
— Maria Shriver (@mariashriver) January 29, 2018
Kesha, Cyndi Lauper, Camila Cabello, Julia Michaels, Andre Day, Bebe Rexha and more performing Praying is a culture MOMENT. #GRAMMYs pic.twitter.com/LSju6uodLO
— His Dudenessฏ๎๎๎๎๎๎๎๎๎๎๎๎๎๎๎๎๎๎๎๎๎๎๎๎๎๎๎๎๎ (@TheDude_ElDuder) January 29, 2018
We might be watching the moment of the night. This collection of women on the stage. This song. This message. #praying #Grammys
— T.J. Holmes (@tjholmes) January 29, 2018
It most certainly felt like the moment of the night for us, too.
‘…but I knew him’
