Lady Antebellum, John Legend and the Roots, Jay-Z and more take home Grammys.By Mawuse Ziegbe
Lady Antebellum
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All the Grammys have been handed out, and in a night of upsets, a few unexpected artists walked away with some glittery statuettes for the mantle. Jazz bassist and singer Esperanza Spalding snagged the Best New Artist trophy, besting chart-toppers like Justin Bieber and Drake, and indie darlings Arcade Fire won the coveted Album of the Year trophy, beating out pop supernovas like Lady Gaga and Katy Perry, heavily nominated MC Eminem and country stars Lady Antebellum.
Lady Antebellum have plenty more to celebrate, however, having picked up no less than five awards, including both Song of the Year and Record of the Year. John Legend and the Roots' joint project Wake Up! as well as Jay-Z scored three awards (none were televised), while 10-time and six-time nominees Em and Gaga both walked away with two and three trophies, respectively.
Check out some of the winners below:
Album of the Year
Arcade Fire - The Suburbs
Record of the Year
Lady Antebellum - "Need You Now"
Best New Artist
Esperanza Spalding
Song of the Year
Lady Antebellum - "Need You Now"
Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group With Vocals
Train - "Hey, Soul Sister (Live)"
Best Pop Collaboration With Vocals
Herbie Hancock, Pink, India.Arie, Seal, Konono No. 1, Jeff Beck and Oumou Sangare - "Imagine"
Best Dance Recording
Rihanna - "Only Girl (In the World)"
Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group With Vocals
The Black Keys - "Tighten Up"
Best Hard Rock Performance
Them Crooked Vultures - "New Fang"
Best Rock Song
Neil Young - "Angry World"
Best Alternative Music Album
The Black Keys - Brothers
Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group With Vocals
Sade - "Soldier of Love"
Best Contemporary R&B Album
Usher - Raymond v. Raymond
Best Rap/Sung Collaboration
Jay-Z and Alicia Keys - "Empire State of Mind"
Best Rap Song
Jay-Z and Alicia Keys - "Empire State of Mind"
Best Rap Album
Eminem - Recovery
Best Country Collaboration With Vocals
Zac Brown Band and Alan Jackson - "As She's Walking Away"
Best Country Song
Lady Antebellum - "Need You Now"
Best Country Album
Lady Antebellum - Need You Now
Best Americana Album
Mavis Staples - You Are Not Alone
Best Traditional Blues Album
Pinetop Perkins and Willie "Big Eyes" Smith - Joined at the Hip
Check out a complete Grammy winners list here.
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