Bonnie Raitt Writes Moving Message After Winning Song of the Year

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The 2023 Grammy Awards was a night to remember for Bonnie Raitt. The singer-songwriter won song of the year for “Just Like That,” surprising audiences and even herself. Prince, who died in 2020, wrote the song in 1971, with Raitt covering to acclaim since 1974. Additionally, the singer noted her message was inspired by an op-ed written by Dr. Maureen McBride, the interim CEO of United Network for Organ Sharing, for USA Today that was published the day before. Raitt also won two additional Grammys that night in the best American roots song and best Americana performance categories, bringing her total to 13 total wins.
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