New Delhi: In a glorious moment for the country, Indian musician Ricky Kej nabbed his second Grammy Award on Sunday.
The singer-composer won the prestigious award along with Stewart Copeland for his music album ‘Devine Tides’ in the Best New Age Album category at the 64th Annual Grammy Awards.
Sharing the update on his social media handles with his followers, Ricky wrote, “Won the Grammy Award today for our album Divine Tides. Filled with gratitude and love this living-legend standing with me – @copelandmusic. My 2nd Grammy and Stewart’s 6th. Thank you to everyone who ever collaborated, hired, or listened to my music. I exist because of you.”
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The Indian side of social media can’t keep calm as the news of Kej’s second win surfaced online and started flooding the singer’s comment section with congratulated messages and well wishes.
Check out some early reactions here:
Congratulations sir,proud moment for india and all kannadigas.
— Karthik Chandra (@BVKC82) April 4, 2022
Rendered her melodious voice @Varijashree , happy moment for her & entire music fraternity and to her parents. She’s an absolute rockstar in music. Many more to come. @CMofKarnataka please recognise and honour this proud moment.
— Karthik Chandra (@BVKC82) April 4, 2022
Congratulations and Best wishes!
— Achyuta Samanta (@achyuta_samanta) April 4, 2022
Wow, Ricky! Awesome. Heartiest congratulations.
— G S SHRIDHAR (@ushrit2020) April 4, 2022
This is awesome news and proud moment for all Namma Bengaluru folks @kiranshaw @BSBommai
— Ajit Yohannan (@ajityohannan) April 4, 2022
Many congratulations Ricky!
— Rishi Suri (@rishi_suri) April 4, 2022
For the unversed, Ricky was born and brought up in US, but later chose to come back to his native place and settle in Bengaluru.
He has won his first Grammy in 2015 for his music album ‘Winds of Samsara’ in the Best New Age Album category.
