Adele won her very first Grammy Award while sitting in the back of a car. Most people think her big night started with a speech. But she was actually a “Ghost Winner” before the cameras even turned on. She beat out the biggest names in music for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance without even being in the building to hear her name. You really need to see the moment she realized she was already a champion before she even hit the red carpet.
The world was cheering for her song Chasing Pavements and Adele was chasing the clock in a traffic jam. She did not think she would win so early, so she did not rush to the pre-show ceremony. It is a strange feeling to know that her most historic first win has no footage and no walk to the stage.
Watching her talk about that night below:
Adele Chasing Pavements at the 51st Grammys
One viewer said that they still get chills thinking about how humble she was back then. Another fan noted that she has always been a normal girl with an extraordinary gift. People love how she can laugh at herself for missing such a huge milestone.
That missing moment in the car was just the beginning of a night that would turn into a total landslide. Once she finally made it inside, she was no longer the invisible winner in the back of a sedan. She stepped onto the stage to prove to every doubter that she belonged among the legends.
Adele Wins Best New Artist at the 2009 Grammys
When the Jonas Brothers called her name for Best New Artist, the shock on her face was 100% real. She stood there as a 20 year old girl with a thick accent and a heart full of soul. She thanked the American people for being kind to her, and the crowd gave her a standing ovation that lasted forever.
Adele has a way of making every heartbreak feel like a shared secret between friends. Her journey from a girl stuck in traffic to a global queen is a story of pure talent winning over everything else. Follow Adele on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube. You do not want to miss the next chapter of this incredible lady’s life.