A look at the show highlights from the 2016 Grammys.
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Grammys 2016: Show highlights

A look at the show highlights from the 2016 Grammys.

A look at the show highlights from the 2016 Grammys. (Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images for NARAS;Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images for NARAS; Matt Sayles/Invision/AP)

Taylor Swift accepts the award for album of the year for "1989."

Taylor Swift accepts the award for album of the year for “1989.” (Matt Sayles / Invision/Associated Press)

Philip Bailey, from left, Verdine White and Ralph Johnson of Earth Wind & Fire present the award for album of the year.

Philip Bailey, from left, Verdine White and Ralph Johnson of Earth Wind & Fire present the award for album of the year. (Matt Sayles / Invision/Associated Press)

Pitbull performs "Taxi" with actress Sofia Vergara dancing to close out the show.

Pitbull performs “Taxi” with actress Sofia Vergara dancing to close out the show. (Robyn Beck / AFP/Getty Images)

Pitbull performs "Taxi."

Pitbull performs “Taxi.” (Robyn Beck / AFP/Getty Images)

Mark Ronson accepts the award for the record of the year, for "Uptown Funk," with Bruno Mars, center.

Mark Ronson accepts the award for the record of the year, for “Uptown Funk,” with Bruno Mars, center. (Robyn Beck/ AFP/Getty Images)

Bruno Mars holds up the award for record of the year for "Uptown Funk" as he thanks the fans.

Bruno Mars holds up the award for record of the year for “Uptown Funk” as he thanks the fans. (Robyn Beck / AFP/Getty Images)

Beyonce presents the final award of the night, record of the year.

Beyonce presents the final award of the night, record of the year. (Robyn Beck / AFP/Getty Images)

Lady Gaga pays tribute to David Bowie by singing through nearly half a dozen of his songs, including "Ziggy Stardust," "Fashion" and "Heroes."

Lady Gaga pays tribute to David Bowie by singing through nearly half a dozen of his songs, including “Ziggy Stardust,” “Fashion” and “Heroes.” (Robyn Beck / AFP/Getty Images)

Lady Gaga pays tribute to David Bowie by singing nearly half a dozen of his songs, including "Space Oddity," "Rebel Rebel" and "Under Pressure."

Lady Gaga pays tribute to David Bowie by singing nearly half a dozen of his songs, including “Space Oddity,” “Rebel Rebel” and “Under Pressure.”
 (Robyn Becl / AFP/Getty Images)

A teary Meghan Trainor recieves the award for best new artist.

A teary Meghan Trainor recieves the award for best new artist. (Robyn Beck / AFP/Getty Images)

Sam Smith presents the award for best new artist onstage.

Sam Smith presents the award for best new artist onstage. (Robyn Beck/ AFP/Getty Images)

Rapper Kendrick Lamar, center, performs a rendition of his songs "The Blacker the Berry" and "Alright."

Rapper Kendrick Lamar, center, performs a rendition of his songs “The Blacker the Berry” and “Alright.” (Kevork Djansezian / Getty Images for NARAS)

Rapper Kendrick Lamar, center, performs a rendition of his songs "The Blacker the Berry" and "Alright."

Rapper Kendrick Lamar, center, performs a rendition of his songs “The Blacker the Berry” and “Alright.” (Matt Sayles/Invision/Associated Press)

Rapper Kendrick Lamar, center, performs a rendition of his songs "The Blacker the Berry" and "Alright."

Rapper Kendrick Lamar, center, performs a rendition of his songs “The Blacker the Berry” and “Alright.” (Kevork Djansezian / Getty Images for NARAS)

Musician Dave Grohl takes the stage.

Musician Dave Grohl takes the stage. (Robyn Beck / AFP/Getty Images)

Alice Cooper, left, and Joe Perry of Hollywood Vampires perform songs including "As Bad As I Am" and "Ace of Spades."

Alice Cooper, left, and Joe Perry of Hollywood Vampires perform songs including “As Bad As I Am” and “Ace of Spades.” (Matt Sayles / Invision/AP)

Johnny Deppy performs onstage with Hollywood Vampires.

Johnny Deppy performs onstage with Hollywood Vampires. (Robyn Beck / AFP/Getty Images)

Kaley Cuoco introduces Justin Bieber and Jack U.

Kaley Cuoco introduces Justin Bieber and Jack U. (Robyn Beck / AFP/Getty Images)

Justin Bieber performs "Love Yourself" and "Where Are U Now" onstage with Jack U.

Justin Bieber performs “Love Yourself” and “Where Are U Now” onstage with Jack U. (Robyn Beck / AFP/Getty Images)

Skrillex of Jack U performs onstage with Justin Bieber.

Skrillex of Jack U performs onstage with Justin Bieber. (Matt Sayles / Invision/AP)

Adele takes the stage with a performance of her song "All I Ask."

Adele takes the stage with a performance of her song “All I Ask.” (Kevork Djansezian / Getty Images for NARAS)

Don Cheadle introduces a performance by Kendrick Lamar.

Don Cheadle introduces a performance by Kendrick Lamar. (Matt Sayles/Invision/Associated Press)

Brittany Howard of the Alabama Shakes accepts the award for rock performance for “Don’t Wanna Fight."

Brittany Howard of the Alabama Shakes accepts the award for rock performance for “Don’t Wanna Fight.” (Matt Sayles / Invision/AP)

Bruno Mars hits the stage.

Bruno Mars hits the stage. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Twelve-year-old jazz pianist Joey Alexander smiles as the audience cheers after his performance.

Twelve-year-old jazz pianist Joey Alexander smiles as the audience cheers after his performance. (Robyn Beck / AFP/Getty Images)

Singer Tori Kelly sings a rendition of her song "Hollow" with James Bay.

Singer Tori Kelly sings a rendition of her song “Hollow” with James Bay. (Robyn Beck/ AFP/Getty Images)

Tori Kelly, left, and James Bay embrace after perfoming a rendition of their songs "Hollow" and "Let It Go."

Tori Kelly, left, and James Bay embrace after perfoming a rendition of their songs “Hollow” and “Let It Go.” (Kevork Djansezian / Getty Images for NARAS)

Miguel performs the song "Off the Wall" onstage.

Miguel performs the song “Off the Wall” onstage. (Matt Sayles / Invision/AP)

Ed Sheeran recieves the award for song of the year, "Thinking Out Loud."

Ed Sheeran recieves the award for song of the year, “Thinking Out Loud.” (Robyn Beck/ AFP / Getty Images)

Stevie Wonder, center, and Mitch Grassing, left, Kristin Maldonado and Kevin Olusola of Pentatonix present the award for song of the year.

Stevie Wonder, center, and Mitch Grassing, left, Kristin Maldonado and Kevin Olusola of Pentatonix present the award for song of the year. (Matt Sayles/Invision/AP)

Brittany Howard of Alabama Shakes offers up a powerful performance with the song "Don't Wanna Fight."

Brittany Howard of Alabama Shakes offers up a powerful performance with the song “Don’t Wanna Fight.” (Matt Sayles/Invision/AP)

Actor-filmmaker Seth MacFarlane speaks onstage.

Actor-filmmaker Seth MacFarlane speaks onstage. (Kevork Djansezian / Getty Images for NARAS)

The Eagles perform onstage in a tribute to the late Glenn Frey.

The Eagles perform onstage in a tribute to the late Glenn Frey. (Robyn Beck/ AFP/Getty Images)

The Eagles perform onstage in a tribute to the late Glenn Frey.

The Eagles perform onstage in a tribute to the late Glenn Frey. (Robyn Beck/ AFP/Getty Images)

From left, singers John Legend, Demi Lovato, Lionel Richie, Meghan Trainor and Tyrese Gibson gather onstage after their tribute to MusiCares Person of the Year honoree Richie.

tribute to MusiCares Person of the Year honoree Richie. (Matt Sayles/Invision/AP)

From left, Demi Lovato, Lionel Richie and Tyrese Gibson cheer onstage during a tribute to MusiCares Person of the Year honoree Richie.

during a tribute to MusiCares Person of the Year honoree Richie. (Kevork Djansezian / Getty Images for NARAS)

Tyrese Gibson performs "Brick House" after Meghan Trainor sings "You Are" in tribute to MusiCares Person of the Year honoree Lionel Richie.

tribute to MusiCares Person of the Year honoree Lionel Richie. (Robyn Beck / AFP / Getty Images)

Demi Lovato sings "Hello" for a tribute to MusiCares Person of the Year honoree Lionel Richie.

Demi Lovato sings “Hello” for a tribute to MusiCares Person of the Year honoree Lionel Richie. (Kevork Djansezian / Getty Images for NARAS)

John Legend performs "East" for a tribute to MusiCares Person of the Year honoree Lionel Richie.

John Legend performs “East” for a tribute to MusiCares Person of the Year honoree Lionel Richie. (Kevork Djansezian / Getty Images for NARAS)

LL Cool J, left, and James Corden introduce a tribute to Lionel Richie.

LL Cool J, left, and James Corden introduce a tribute to Lionel Richie. (Matt Sayles / Invision / Associated Press)

Little Big Town performs the song "Girl Crush."

Little Big Town performs the song “Girl Crush.” (Robyn Beck/ AFP/Getty Images)

Chris Stapleton receives the Grammy country album for "Traveller" onstage.

Chris Stapleton receives the Grammy country album for “Traveller” onstage. (Robyn Beck / AFP/Getty Images)

Singer Andra Day, right, and Ellie Goulding team up to sing "Rise Up" and "Love Me Like You Do."

Singer Andra Day, right, and Ellie Goulding team up to sing “Rise Up” and “Love Me Like You Do.” (Robyn Beck / AFP/Getty Images)

Host LL Cool J greets the crowd.

Host LL Cool J greets the crowd. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

The Weeknd performs two hit songs, including "Can't Feel My Face" and "In the Night."

The Weeknd performs two hit songs, including “Can’t Feel My Face” and “In the Night.” (Matt Sayles / Invision/AP)

Ariana Grande introduces a performance by the Weeknd, and does her own rendition of his hit song "Earned It."

Ariana Grande introduces a performance by the Weeknd, and does her own rendition of his hit song “Earned It.” (Matt Sayles / Invision/AP)

Actor O'Shea Jackson, left, and rapper/actor Ice Cube announce the nominees for rap album.

Actor O’Shea Jackson, left, and rapper/actor Ice Cube announce the nominees for rap album. (Kevork Djansezian / Getty Images for NARAS)

Kendrick Lamar recieves the Grammy for his rap album "To Pimp a Butterfly" as Ice Cube looks on.

Kendrick Lamar recieves the Grammy for his rap album “To Pimp a Butterfly” as Ice Cube looks on. (Robyn Beck/ AFP/Getty Images)

Singers Sam Hunt and Carrie Underwood perform "Take Your Time" and "Heartbeat" onstage.

Singers Sam Hunt and Carrie Underwood perform “Take Your Time” and “Heartbeat” onstage. (Kevork Djansezian / Getty Images for NARAS)

NFL player Anquan Boldin and NFL player Von Miller announce nominees onstage.

NFL player Anquan Boldin and NFL player Von Miller announce nominees onstage. (Robyn Beck/ AFP/Getty Images)

Taylor Swift opens the show with her song "Out of the Woods."

Taylor Swift opens the show with her song “Out of the Woods.” (Matt Sayles/Invision/Associated Press)

"Girl Crush" by Little Big Town takes home the Grammy for country duo/group performance.

“Girl Crush” by Little Big Town takes home the Grammy for country duo/group performance. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Jazz pianist Joey Alexander, 12, takes a bow following his performance at the pre-telecast show.

Jazz pianist Joey Alexander, 12, takes a bow following his performance at the pre-telecast show. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Musicians Peter "Peetah" Morgan, left, Roy "Gramps" Morgan and Nakamyah "Lukes" Morgan of Morgan Heritage accept the award for reggae album for "Strictly Roots" at the pre-telecast show.

Musicians Peter “Peetah” Morgan, left, Roy “Gramps” Morgan and Nakamyah “Lukes” Morgan of Morgan Heritage accept the award for reggae album for “Strictly Roots” at the pre-telecast show. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Tony Bennett and Bill Charlap accept the Grammy for traditional pop vocal album for "Tony Bennett & Bill Charlap, the Silver Lining: The Songs of Jerome Kern."

Tony Bennett and Bill Charlap accept the Grammy for traditional pop vocal album for “Tony Bennett & Bill Charlap, the Silver Lining: The Songs of Jerome Kern.” (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Abigail Washburn and Bela Fleck head for the stage to accept their Grammy for folk album at the pre-telecast show.

Abigail Washburn and Bela Fleck head for the stage to accept their Grammy for folk album at the pre-telecast show. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

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