First Lady Jill Biden Honors Iranian Protest Anthem at Grammys 2023

Dr. Jill Biden is making a sparkling appearance at the 2023 Grammys!

The 71-year-old First Lady made an appearance at the awards show on Sunday (February 5) at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.

While on stage, the First Lady honored Iranian singer and songwriter Shervin Hajipour for his song “Baraye,” an anthem of the protests in Iran, while recognizing songs that address social change.

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“A song can unite, inspire, and ultimately change the world,” the First Lady started. “Beginning this year, the Recording Academy is presenting a new award recognizing a song that responds to the social issues of our time and has the potential for positive global impact.”

The First Lady described the song as a “powerful and poetic call for freedom and women’s rights.”

“Congratulations, Shervin,” the First Lady said. “And thank you for your song.”

Afterwards, the First Lady presented the award for Song of the Year to Bonnie Raitt for her song “Just Like That.”

You can check out the full list of winners at the 2023 Grammys here!

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