New Orleans and Louisiana artists eked out a handful of wins during the pre-telecast portion of the 2026 Grammy Awards on Sunday.
Jon Batiste, the Kenner native and St. Augustine High School and New Orleans Center for the Creative arts graduate, added to his extensive Grammy collection. His “Big Money” was named Best Americana Album.
Batiste didn’t fare as well in the Best American Roots Performance or American Roots Song categories. He lost to Mavis Staples in the former and I’m With Her in the latter…