The US Virgin Islands is abuzz with pleasure and pleasure as their very personal Theron Thomas secured a triumphant victory on the 66th Grammy Awards by clinching the Songwriter of the Yr (Non-Classical) accolade.
At 41 years previous, Thomas, a local of St. Thomas, achieved his maiden Grammy win, marking a big milestone in his illustrious profession.
Over the previous 12 months, he has persistently delivered chart-topping hits, together with “Cheat Again” for Chloe and Future, “How We Roll” for Ciara and Chris Brown, and “All My Life” for Lil Durk and J. Cole.
His expertise for crafting memorable songs has led him to collaborate with a number of the business’s largest names, together with Rihanna, Beyoncé, Ciara, and Victoria Monet.
Throughout his heartfelt acceptance speech on the Grammy Awards ceremony, the islander paid tribute to his late father, who handed away three years in the past attributable to most cancers.
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He shared a touching childhood reminiscence, recalling how his father when he was simply 9 years previous, had predicted his Grammy triumph. Thomas additionally expressed his gratitude to his supervisor, relations, and mates.
USVI Governor applauds Thomas
USVI Governor Albert Bryan Jr. took to social media to applaud Theron Thomas for his excellent achievement.
Earlier than his Grammy win, USVI, below the management of Commissioner Joseph Boschulte of the Division of Tourism, organized a jubilant celebration in Los Angeles on February 2 to commemorate Thomas’ Grammy nomination.
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Commissioner Boschulte praised Thomas for representing not solely his house island however all the territory, emphasizing his outstanding contributions as an artist, producer, and songwriter.
