Azorean Government congratulates Nuno Bettencourt on winning Grammy - Communication

Presidência do Governo Regional

The President of the Azorean Government, José Manuel Bolieiro, congratulated Azorean guitarist Nuno Bettencourt, a native of Terceira Island, on winning the Grammy Award in the Best Rock Performance category for his performance of "Changes (Live From Villa Park / Back to the Beginning)," sung by Yungblud and awarded at the 2026 Grammy Awards.

"It is a significant distinction that acknowledges high-quality work and a solid career," José Manuel Bolieiro stated, emphasising that this award "honours talent of Azorean origin and projects the name of the Azores in a highly demanding international context."

“Nuno Bettencourt also represents a family of artists who have contributed to our identity and the promotion of Azorean culture,” the head of the Azorean Government noted, considering that this recognition “is a stimulus for the celebration of artistic and cultural creation.”

The Government of the Azores hereby congratulates Nuno Bettencourt and sends its appreciation, wishing him continued success in a career marked by merit and excellence.

Nuno Bettencourt, 59, is a member of the band Extreme, known for albums such as "Pornograffitti" and the more recent "Six," released in 2023. The Grammy Award-winning song was performed at what was the last concert by Ozzy Osbourne, a Black Sabbath musician who died a few weeks after the event that brought together dozens of musicians linked to rock and heavy metal.