Mt. Lebanon Native Daya Wins First Grammy

LOS ANGELES (AP/KDKA) - Mt. Lebanon native turned pop star Daya has won her first Grammy.

On Sunday, she accepted the best dance recording award for "Don't Let Me Down," a Chainsmokers hit that she sang on.

In an emotional speech, she thanked her mom for "moving mountains for her," and said her family was her inspiration.

After accepting her award, she said it was an honor to be nominated.

"It's so powerful to see artists supporting other artists. Sometime we are seen as being pitted against each other, but in the end I think we are all in it for the art, for the music," she said.

The Chainsmokers didn't attend the pre-telecast Grammys ceremony, which happens before top categories are announced during a performance-filled ceremony.

"Don't Let Me Down" was one of the most streamed songs on Spotify last year.

This year's ceremony, hosted by James Corden, airs live on CBS.

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