Lady Antebellum, John Legend and the Roots, Jay-Z and more take home Grammys.By Mawuse Ziegbe
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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 YearArcade Fire - The Suburbs
Record of the YearLady Antebellum - "Need You Now"
Best New ArtistEsperanza Spalding
Song of the YearLady Antebellum - "Need You Now"
Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group With VocalsTrain - "Hey, Soul Sister (Live)"
Best Pop Collaboration With VocalsHerbie Hancock, Pink, India.Arie, Seal, Konono No. 1, Jeff Beck and Oumou Sangare - "Imagine"
Best Dance RecordingRihanna - "Only Girl (In the World)"
Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group With VocalsThe Black Keys - "Tighten Up"
Best Hard Rock PerformanceThem Crooked Vultures - "New Fang"
Best Rock SongNeil Young - "Angry World"
Best Alternative Music AlbumThe Black Keys - Brothers
Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group With VocalsSade - "Soldier of Love"
Best Contemporary R&B AlbumUsher - Raymond v. Raymond
Best Rap/Sung CollaborationJay-Z and Alicia Keys - "Empire State of Mind"
Best Rap SongJay-Z and Alicia Keys - "Empire State of Mind"
Best Rap AlbumEminem - Recovery
Best Country Collaboration With VocalsZac Brown Band and Alan Jackson - "As She's Walking Away"
Best Country SongLady Antebellum - "Need You Now"
Best Country AlbumLady Antebellum - Need You Now
Best Americana AlbumMavis Staples - You Are Not Alone
Best Traditional Blues AlbumPinetop Perkins and Willie "Big Eyes" Smith - Joined at the Hip
Check out a complete Grammy winners list here.
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