It was not a surprise that Lorde won so many awards at the New Zealand Music Awards on Thursday evening. However, it was a surprise when the Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern, presented her with the People’s Choice award. It was a surprise to Lorde also who found it hard to believe this was the Prime Minister. The Prime Minister gave her a hug. We know that Jacinda Ardern loves pop music and she must be very familiar with Lorde’s music.
Lorde, who is now aged 21, won Best Album for her album Melodrama. She performed her single Green Light at the awards evening where it won her the best single of the year. She also won best solo artist, best pop artist, and the international achievement award – for the 4th time.
There were many prizes for many different kinds of music but nobody else won 6 awards.
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