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The Inglewood resident was one of very few Black men to have success in country music in the 1970s, and one of two known Black male artists from California who performed at a nationally-charting level.
The versatile Russell Batiste Jr., part of a legendary New Orleans music family that includes his cousin, Grammy winner Jon Batiste, died in September.
Jon Batiste has departed Stephen Colbert's 'The Late Show,' and Grammy winner Louis Cato will replace him as the bandleader.
Originally scheduled for Crypto.com Arena on Jan. 31, the Grammys were forced to reschedule and relocate due to the Omicron variant.
R&B sensation H.E.R. is nominated for eight Grammy Awards at January's ceremony, including album and song of the year.