The 60th annual Grammys saw Bruno Mars as the biggest winner at the star-studded ceremony
Bruno Mars. Pic/AFP
The 60th annual Grammys saw Bruno Mars as the biggest winner at the star-studded ceremony. The musician took home seven trophies, including album of the year and record of the year for '24K Magic', while Kendrick Lamar followed with five wins. Meanwhile, country artist Chris Stapleton claimed three honours, multihyphenate Childish Gambino/Donald Glover nabbed two wins, while Alessia Cara took home the honour for best new artist.
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Alessia Cara won 'Best New Artist', commenting that she had been practicing for a Grammy acceptance speech since childhood. Cara was the only female artist awarded during the three-and-a-half hour broadcast.
Ed Sheeran, only got recognised in two categories coming into the awards and won both ' for Best Pop Vocal Album for his album 'Divide' and for Best Pop Solo Performance for 'Shape Of You'.
Last year's film awards contender 'La La Land' also picked up two wins for its soundtrack.
Here's the list of winners:
- Album of the Year - '24K Magic' - Bruno Mars
- Record of the year - '24K Magic' - Bruno Mars
- Song of the year - 'That's What I Like'
- Best new artist - Alessia Cara
- Best pop solo performance - 'Shape Of You' - Ed Sheeran
- Best pop duo/group performance - 'Feel It Still' - Portugal. The Man
- Best Pop Vocal Album - Ed Sheeran
- Best Rock Performance - You Want It Darker - Leonard Cohen
- Best Rock Song - 'Run' - Foo Fighters
- Best Rock Album - A Deeper Understanding - The War on Drugs
- Best R&B Performance - 'That's What I Like' - Bruno Mars
- Best R&B Song - 'That's What I Like'
- Best R&B Album - 24k Magic - Bruno Mars
- Best Rap Performance - 'HUMBLE.' - Kendrick Lamar
- Best Rap/Sung Performance - 'LOYALTY'- Kendrick Lamar Featuring Rihanna
- Best Rap Song - 'HUMBLE.'
- Best Rap Album - DAMN. - Kendrick Lamar
The ceremony, hosted by James Corden, was held at Madison Square Garden. It was the first time since 2003 that the show has taken place in New York.
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