South African comedy export Trevor Noah is up for Best Comedy Album at the 62nd Grammy awards and for those who might not know, a comedy album is a recording of a live stand-up set.
Trevor’s stand-up special is titled Trevor Noah: Son of Patricia and is currently on Netflix and this nomination is for an audio recording of that special.
Patricia is Trevor’s mother.
The ‘Daily Show’ host has been nominated for the best comedy album at the 62nd Grammy Awards which will be held on January 26, and will go up against the likes of Ellen DeGeneres and Dave Chappelle.
Taking to social media, Trevor couldn’t hide his excitement at the news.
“Today I woke up to the news that I’ve been nominated for a Grammy award. A GRAMMY AWARD! … What a life I’ve been blessed enough to live. Thank you, mom❤️.”
Today I woke up to the news that I’ve been nominated for a Grammy Award!!! I’m so grateful.
???????????????? pic.twitter.com/8KeW5Bbmud— Trevor Noah (@Trevornoah) November 20, 2019