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Grammys 2016: Show highlights

Grammys 2016 | Show highlights

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)

Grammys 2016 | Show highlights

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

Grammys 2016 | Show highlights

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)

Grammys 2016 | Show highlights

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

Grammys 2016 | Show highlights

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

Grammys 2016 | Show highlights

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

Grammys 2016 | Show highlights

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

Grammys 2016 | Show highlights

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

Grammys 2016 | Show highlights

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)

Grammys 2016 | Show highlights

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)

Grammys 2016 | Show highlights

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

Grammys 2016 | Show highlights

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

Grammys 2016 | Show highlights

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

Grammys 2016 | Show highlights

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

Grammys 2016 | Show highlights

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

Grammys 2016 | Show highlights

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

Grammys 2016 | Show highlights

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)

Grammys 2016 | Show highlights

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

Grammys 2016 | Show highlights

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

Grammys 2016 | Show highlights

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

Grammys 2016 | Show highlights

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

Grammys 2016 | Show highlights

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

Grammys 2016 | Show highlights

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

Grammys 2016 | Show highlights

Lin-Manuel Miranda, right, appears on screen to accept the award for musical theater album for “Hamilton.” (Matt Sayles / Matt Sayles/Invision/AP)

Grammys 2016 | Show highlights

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

Grammys 2016 | Show highlights

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

Grammys 2016 | Show highlights

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

Grammys 2016 | Show highlights

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

Grammys 2016 | Show highlights

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)

Grammys 2016 | Show highlights

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

Grammys 2016 | Show highlights

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

Grammys 2016 | Show highlights

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)

Grammys 2016 | Show highlights

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

Grammys 2016 | Show highlights

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

Grammys 2016 | Show highlights

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

Grammys 2016 | Show highlights

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

Grammys 2016 | Show highlights

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

Grammys 2016 | Show highlights

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

Grammys 2016 | Show highlights

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

Grammys 2016 | Show highlights

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

Grammys 2016 | Show highlights

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

Grammys 2016 | Show highlights

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

Grammys 2016 | Show highlights

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

Grammys 2016 | Show highlights

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

Grammys 2016 | Show highlights

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

Grammys 2016 | Show highlights

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

Grammys 2016 | Show highlights

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

Grammys 2016 | Show highlights

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

Grammys 2016 | Show highlights

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

Grammys 2016 | Show highlights

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

Grammys 2016 | Show highlights

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

Grammys 2016 | Show highlights

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

Grammys 2016 | Show highlights

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

Grammys 2016 | Show highlights

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

Grammys 2016 | Show highlights

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

Grammys 2016 | Show highlights

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)

Grammys 2016 | Show highlights

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)

Grammys 2016 | Show highlights

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)