Shawn Mendes And Miley Cyrus Sang The Hell Out Of 'In My Blood' To Open The Grammys

As far as awards-show performances go, Shawn Mendes is a metronome. He may disappear in the crowd for a little or get drenched in a controlled downpour, nevertheless you routinely know what you're going to get from him. He'll just be gripping his guitar, smiling, having just sung his rasp to the rafters.


His efficiency at the 2019 Grammys, though, threw us all a curveball: a (literally) stripped-down version of "In My Blood" anchored around a smoldering piano rendition and Shawn's sleeveless arms. Oh — as well as a surprise, absolutely electrifying appearance from Miley Cyrus.


Miley showed up immediately following the initial chorus, right because the song picked up in intensity, and took the second verse and then some chorus harmonies. The pair looked so at ease with each other, like they'd routinely been meant to sing this with each other. For Cyrus, it was like a continuation of what she brought to Chris Cornell's tribute show at the Forum in Inglewood last month — which is to mention, raw vocal power over big guitars and drums.


Mendes is up for Song of the Year (for this one, which has become his signature song) and was also nominated for Best Pop Vocal Album, which he lost to Ariana Grande's Sweetener. Still, the night is young and full of surprises. Who understands what could happen next!


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