Bonnie Raitt’s shocking Grammy win caps legendary career

Bonnie Raitt took home a Grammy on Sunday for song of the year, surprising everyone watching, including Raitt herself.The singer-songwriter was in a category stacked with younger,

mainstream popular artists, including Taylor Swift, Lizzo, Adele, Harry Styles and Beyoncé. But it was Raitt who took home the trophy for her song, "Just Like That."After first

lady Dr. Jill Biden announced her as the winner, the 73-year-old looked completely shocked.When she took the stage for her acceptance speech, she remarked, "Oh my God. I'm so

surprised. I don't know what to say. This is just an unreal moment." Bonnie Raitt has earned 13 Grammys over her 50-year career. (Kevin Winter / Getty Images for The Recording

Academy) Bonnie Raitt accepts her surprise song of the year Grammy at the 2023 Grammy Awards. (Timothy Norris / FilmMagic)GRAMMYS 2023 WINNERS LIST: HARRY STYLES WINS BIG, BEYONCÉ

BREAKS RECORDShe added, "I don't write a lot of songs, but I'm so proud that you appreciate this one and what this means for me and for the rest of the songwriters who I would not

be up here tonight if it wasn't for the art of the great, soul-digging and hard-working people that put these songs and ideas to music."On Monday, Raitt took to Twitter, admitting

she's "still reeling" from the win. "So grateful to everyone who helped bring me to last night," she wrote. "Thanks to the @RecordingAcad members who voted for me; to all the

members of our mighty @Redwing_Records and support team: to my band, our brilliant engineer, Ryan Freeland.."She continued, "and to my wonderful road crew—I thank you all for

helping me get our music out to the world. And to all the friends, family and fans who lift me up with their steady love and support."And lastly, to @JohnPrineMusic and all the

songwriters who keep inspiring and giving us the joy of sharing their music. I’m just bowled over.." Raitt concluded.  Bonnie Raitt, left, and Taylor Swift pose during the 65th

Grammy Awards. Raitt won song of the year over Swift in an unexpected win. (Kevin Mazur / Getty Images for The Recording Academy)Sunday evening marked the first time Raitt has ever

been nominated as a songwriter.In an interview with the New York Times shortly before the Grammys, Raitt said, "I put my heart and soul into every record, and I never know which

ones are going to resonate. But I can tell people are really moved, looking out there in the audience."BEYONCÉ, TAYLOR SWIFT TARGETED IN GRAMMYS MONOLOGUE; HOST TREVOR NOAH MAKES

ADELE'S DREAMS COME TRUEEarlier in the evening, she earned two additional trophies: best American roots song for "Just Like That" and best Americana performance for another song,