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So Who Won Big at the Grammys This Year?

Feb. 11, 2013 12:59am Erica Ritz

(TheBlaze/AP) — Mumford & Sons wrapped up a completely unpredictable Grammy Awards with perhaps the most surprising win of the night, taking home album of the year for “Babel.”

It was an event that even shocked the London folk-rockers.

“We figured we weren’t going to win anything because The Black Keys have been sweeping up all day, rightfully so,” Marcus Mumford said.

Dan Auerbach of The Black Keys ended up the night’s top winner with four trophies, including producer of the year and three rock category victories with bandmate Patrick Carney. But it was hardly a clean sweep as The Recording Academy’s thousands of voters spread the love for the year’s top singles.

So Who Won Big at the 55th Annual Grammy Awards?

Musicians Ben Lovett, Marcus Mumford, Ted Dwane and Winston Marshall of Mumford & Sons accept Album of the Year award for ‘Babel’ with presenter Adele onstage at the 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards at Staples Center on February 10, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo: Getty Images)

Fun. took home major awards best new artist, in something of an upset over Frank Ocean, and song of the year for the transcendent anthem “We Are Young,” featuring Janelle Monae.

“I didn’t think we were going to win this one,” lead singer Nate Ruess said after the best new artist win. “Frank Ocean. The Lumineers. Everybody, amazing.”

Like Mumford & Sons, Gotye busted up the predictions, taking record of the year for 2012′s top-selling single, the haunting “Somebody That I Used To Know,” featuring Kimbra, and finished with three awards.

Winner for Record of the Year Gotye (L) and singer Kimbra react on stage at the Staples Center during the 55th Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California, February 10, 2013. (Photo: Getty Images)

Prince, in hood and sunglasses and carrying a sparkly silver cane, presented him with the record of the year trophy and the Australian paid tribute to The Purple One’s influence.

“A little bit lost for words, to receive an award from the man standing behind us with the cane,” Gotye said. “Many years listening to this man’s music growing up and a big reason I was inspired to make music. Thank you.”

Jay-Z and Kanye West had three wins – sharing one award with Ocean – along with Skrillex, and a slew of nominees had two wins apiece, including former best new artist winner Esperanza Spalding.

Singers Justin Timberlake and Jay-Z onstage during the 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards at STAPLES Center on February 10, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo: Getty Images)

Ocean was shut out in the major categories, but took home two trophies, including best urban contemporary album. Only Chris Brown, with whom Ocean scuffled last month, remained seated as the 25-year-old R&B winner walked to the stage during a standing ovation. Ocean beat Brown, who attended with girlfriend Rihanna, in the category.

Actress Lena Dunham (L) and guitarist Jack Antonoff of fun. attend the 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards at STAPLES Center on February 10, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo: Getty Images)

Ocean won also won best rap/sung collaboration for “No Church in the Wild” with fellow top nominees Jay-Z and West, and The-Dream. The win came after victories for Jay-Z and West for best rap song and best rap performance for “… in Paris,” another “Watch the Throne” track. Ocean also performed his song “Forrest Gump,” the love song written about a man that first started the buzz that led to his announcement that his first love was a man.

“We Are Young” helped fun. earn a starring role at these Grammys with nominations in all four major categories after the release of their first album, matched only by Christopher Cross in 1981, and six overall. The band turned in a powerful early performance of “Carry On” as a downpour on stage began mid-song and guitarist Jack Antonoff got a kiss from girlfriend “Girls” creator and vocal Obama supporter Lena Dunham after winning.

The Black Keys took best rock performance for “Lonely Boy” during the main telecast and earlier in the day won best rock song for “Lonely Boy” and best rock album for “El Camino.” He also got an assist – but no trophy – on Dr. John’s best blues album “Locked Down,” which he produced.

Other winners included Rihanna, Beyonce, and Taylor Swift, who opened the show as the Mad Hatter. Swift dressed in white top hat, tails, shorts and tall boots during the surreal version of her hummable hit “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together” that included a troop of mime clowns and a guy on a tricycle with a flame-thrower attached.

The singer pretended to talk to the offending boyfriend on the phone: “I’m busy opening the Grammys and we’re never getting back together.”

Singer Taylor Swift performs onstage during the 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards at STAPLES Center on February 10, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo: Getty Images)

Justin Timberlake debuted new tracks “Suit & Tie” with Jay-Z and “Pusher Love” in a performance that was broadcast in retro black and white. Rihanna and the extended Marley family paid tribute to Bob Marley. Sting and Bruno Mars helped each other out on their hits “Locked Out of Heaven” and “Walking on the Moon.” Elton John and Ed Sheeran teamed on “The A Team” and Miguel and Wiz Khalifa joined forces on “Adorn.” Alicia Keys played drums during Maroon 5′s “Daylight,” before Adam Levine’s band backed her on “Girl on Fire.”

Jack White brought both his male and female bands on stage, tearing through “Love Interruption” and “Freedom at 21″ before a standing ovation from the crowd. And Elton John, Mavis Staples, Brown, Mumford & Sons and Brittany Howard of Alabama Shakes paid tribute to the late Levon Helm with a spirited rendition of “The Weight.”

Musician Sir Elton John performs onstage at the 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards at Staples Center on February 10, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo: Getty Images)

Adele won the first award of the night on the main telecast, taking home best pop solo performance for “Set Fire to the Rain (Live),” in one of the night’s least-surprising moments – though the singer was somewhat taken aback.

“I just wanted to be part of the night, because I loved it last year, obviously,” she said of winning a record-tying six awards in 2012.

Carrie Underwood won best country solo performance for “Blown Away,” Zac Brown Band won best country album for “Uncaged” and Kelly Clarkson turned in the night’s most exuberant acceptance speech after winning best pop vocal album for “Stronger.” After hugging much of the front row and momentarily getting stuck to Miranda Lambert’s dress, Clarkson charged the stage with a giant smile.

Singer Carrie Underwood accepts Best Country Solo Performance award for ‘Blown Away’ onstage at the 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards at Staples Center on February 10, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo: Getty Images)

“Miguel, I don’t know who the hell you are, but we need to sing together,” she said. “I mean, good God. That was the sexiest dancing I’ve ever seen.”

Skrillex won best dance recording for “Bangarang,” featuring Sirah, best dance/electronica album for “Bangarang” and best remixed recording a year after winning those same awards in his first appearance at the Grammys.

“You know what, I thought I’d get used to it, but I tripped over every word when I was up there,” Skrillex said of his acceptance speeches. “I felt like I just wanted a pool of ice water and just couldn’t even breathe or think. It was crazy. I think it was even crazier than last year.”

(L-R) Actress Portia de Rossi, comedienne Ellen DeGeneres and singer Katy Perry attend the 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards at STAPLES Center on February 10, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo: Getty Images)

Celebrities rolled down the red carpet in the early afternoon under heavy police guard during a continued manhunt for an alleged cop killer. Many stars showed a fair amount of skin – check out the Twitter pic of Ellen DeGeneres ogling Katy Perry’s revealing dress – despite CBS’s mandate that stars dress appropriately with butts, breasts and other sensitive areas covered adequately.

Nevertheless, Jennifer Lopez showed up on stage in a dress slit all the way to her hip.

“As you can see, I read the memo,” Lopez joked.

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Comments (65)

omega309
Posted on February 11, 2013 at 8:57am
Why was Barry and broomhilda not there? I thought he would give another speech?

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Ferrarello
Posted on February 11, 2013 at 8:09am
It’s these kind of hard hitting stories that is turning THE BLAZE into the Huffington Post.

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piper60
Posted on February 11, 2013 at 7:58am
It has been Soooooo long since I cared very much about pop music.

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walnutportconservative
Posted on February 11, 2013 at 7:55am
A big Liberal Orgy.
Who cares about the Grammy Awards!
The Blaze needs to stick to the news.
We don’t need side shows.

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ares338
Posted on February 11, 2013 at 7:51am
Who gives a flying crap?

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SpankDaMonkey
Posted on February 11, 2013 at 7:26am
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Did I miss something?…..

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- Gonzo
  Posted on February 11, 2013 at 7:55am
  You only missed a good night’s sleep if you watched.
  
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- White Devil
  Posted on February 11, 2013 at 4:02pm
  how early do you go to sleep? wow.
  
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Gonzo
Posted on February 11, 2013 at 7:17am
Ho hum.

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LarryMunn
Posted on February 11, 2013 at 6:00am
LOL not a word about Halestorm, best new hard rock/metal, you people better wake up and learn US metal heads are way more right then we look…

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HOOT_OWL
Posted on February 11, 2013 at 5:48am
Well I don’t know how it works in the H0mosexual world .

But it appears Ellen’s gawking will cost her a night on the couch

After the gay 2×4 gets done with her.

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- CatB
  Posted on February 11, 2013 at 5:57am
  Poor Ellen looks like she is NOT a leg woman … and her wife is so flat chested.
  
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- HOOT_OWL
  Posted on February 11, 2013 at 6:10am
  Hey Cat. “Wife” ..How can you tell..?
  
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- CatB
  Posted on February 11, 2013 at 6:22am
  Heard Ellen say it … looks more like a boy to me ….BREAKING NEWS POPE TO RESIGN END OF MONTH!
  
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- HOOT_OWL
  Posted on February 11, 2013 at 6:44am
  WOW Cat ..God’s time-table is moving right along . I never knew A Pope could resign ,but it makes sense from what I have heard . There is just one Pope left to be named that excepts the Anti-Christ or something like that.
  
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- tommyr
  Posted on February 11, 2013 at 7:57am
  Ellen is a nasty looking little troll. Not sure why anyone male or female would want to have sex with her. She is best suited for a Mexican donkey show.
  
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- YOURSENSEI
  Posted on February 11, 2013 at 12:39pm
  This is what you must know:
  
  And it really does define the conservative mindset . . . because only right wing extremists put so much effort into telling the world how little they care about something. The truth is, you simply resent their success . . .
  
  It’s all right here:
  
  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jly4dXapR9c
  
  It is so.
  
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beverlee
Posted on February 11, 2013 at 5:02am
Another pat me on the back award show. I’ll tell you what, let me know when they have the best housekeeper of the year award and maybe I’ll care.

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- CatB
  Posted on February 11, 2013 at 5:54am
  Yes how insecure is the whole “entertainment” industry that they give each other awards week after week .. month after month … year after year. Boring.
  
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PAUL GULLO
Posted on February 11, 2013 at 4:22am
Why is it that when the people I work with get together with the boss we usually end up getting
b–ched at , but theses guys have a party and get trophy. Gee I wonder .

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- uncle_blazer
  Posted on February 20, 2013 at 10:49pm
  Some of them have something to actually contribute to the world.
  
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media-bias-steals-elections
Posted on February 11, 2013 at 4:04am
Who cares?

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- CatB
  Posted on February 11, 2013 at 6:03am
  Why is Adele wearing her granny’s old wallpaper?
  
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fr0thing
Posted on February 11, 2013 at 4:01am
Yeah the Grammys and the other awards are all run by the same NWO shills that poisoned the recording and film industries. Think it’s a coincidence that all the same people are intertwined in such an incestuous way? Is it a coincidence that the disgusting Lena Dunham is the girlfriend of the guitarist for the band “Fun” and is it another coincidence that Fun got all those awards? This is all carefully orchestrated bullsh*t. Don’t watch it, don’t buy it.

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TheCalmOne
Posted on February 11, 2013 at 3:59am
Oh I know guys, pop music just hasn’t been the same since Burl Ives, has it?

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tonypro
Posted on February 11, 2013 at 3:22am
“” So Who Won Big at the Grammys This Year? “”

So who really cares ??????

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blazing-arrow
Posted on February 11, 2013 at 3:04am
A seminal moment in the corruption of the conservative movement was when Rush LImbaugh hired Elton John to perform at his WEDDING reception.

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blazing-arrow
Posted on February 11, 2013 at 2:59am
Anyone else noticing the Glenn Beck hypocrisy? On the one hand decrying the devolution of the culture, while on the other being compromised by it.

Lately he often says, “If it doesn’t break my leg or steal my wallet” (that may be a paraphrase).

This is the stance of the amoral libertarian; the culture can go to hell as long as he’s not personally affected. Utter foolishness.

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- Kupo
  Posted on February 11, 2013 at 3:09am
  First of all, Glenn Beck is hardly a libertarian, no matter what he says.
  
  Second, there is nothing inherently amoral about libertarianism. It isn’t amoral to not want to impose one’s own morals on another through legal coercion.
  
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- HOOT_OWL
  Posted on February 11, 2013 at 5:31am
  Well Kupo, in this world RIGHT NOW… It’s ‘push-back’ or get ‘mowed-over’ .
  
  The ONLY ones that are riding the fence, are the one’s that have something to loose.
  
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AmericaMustBeFree
Posted on February 11, 2013 at 2:48am
I no longer care about these people.. the very few who are on the right are mostly silent.. I would rather pay the theater to watch one good conservative man or woman than watch anything that a liberal puts out. They believe they are better than us.. and the sad thing is.. is the very people who make them rich are looked down upon..So I do not give my money to theatres anymore!

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Diane TX
Posted on February 11, 2013 at 2:28am
DISGUSTING, how Ellen DeGeneres (lesbian) goes gaga over Katy Perry’s bustline, while her sick lover, Portia de Rossi, just laughs and laughs.

What a sick Country the USA has become. People that have mental illnesses are now promoted as cuddly and funny. :(

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- Ditto Head
  Posted on February 11, 2013 at 2:38am
  So Who Won Big at the Grammys This Year?
  Who fricking cares?
  Can’t blame Ellen, though.
  My eyes boggled a little.
  
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- CatB
  Posted on February 11, 2013 at 6:05am
  Looking at her “wife” little wonder she was impressed … maybe she can buy here some too
  
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- Gonzo
  Posted on February 11, 2013 at 8:05am
  You mean J.C Penney’s spokesperson? Yea, the country is in the gutter alright.
  
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- uncle_blazer
  Posted on February 20, 2013 at 10:51pm
  Have you seen those titties? I can hardly blame her.
  
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FieldJudge
Posted on February 11, 2013 at 1:56am
Ellen DeGeneres!!!
You are such a class act for woman’s ‘progressive’ movement!
Look at you!
You are a huge role model for our developing little girls!
Wow, look at you!
Seriously, would you consider being a den mother for our girl scout troop?

You know… influence them in your special way while their impressionable teen years!
Look at you woman!
Will you, will you?…

P L E A S E ? ? ?

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- TotallyNotATroll
  Posted on February 11, 2013 at 3:28am
  A flaming gay den mother, that would be so cool and teach the girls so much. Yes Yes Yes please please do it ….
  
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TotallyNotATroll
Posted on February 11, 2013 at 1:38am
Take care of that fungus with a combination of triple antibiotic cream from wal mart, and some athletes foot cream there. If that doesn’t work, cut your toes off and cauterize the wound. Either way when next year rolls around, buy two tickets to this thing and get ahold of someone besides me cause I could care less about this awards show.

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Anonymous T. Irrelevant
Posted on February 11, 2013 at 1:33am
Who cares, buncha no talent back-patters. I watched The Walking Dead spring season first episode tonight. Oh, there’s that old guy, who used to be fat, bald, and plays piano. Maybe Sir Elton could advise Uncle Joe where he gets his **** plugs done.

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shorelineliz
Posted on February 11, 2013 at 1:31am
Gross. and Double Gross. These people are disgusting.

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VoteRightDammit
Posted on February 11, 2013 at 1:19am
Yawnnnnnnnnnnnnn

My toe fungus is back.

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- Anonymous T. Irrelevant
  Posted on February 11, 2013 at 1:25am
  Better get right on that. They have laser treatments, now, that is supposed to eradicate it in one visit.
  
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- TotallyNotATroll
  Posted on February 11, 2013 at 1:33am
  Over the counter usually works for me, as does discussing anything but these awards.
  
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- TotallyNotATroll
  Posted on February 11, 2013 at 1:35am
  Over the counter triple anti-biotic at wal mart, plus maybe some athletes foot cream. We’ll get that knocked out before you miss the next (yawn) whatever music award this was.
  
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marine249
Posted on February 11, 2013 at 1:09am
so who gives a rat ———-left ear or whatever

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- marine249
  Posted on February 11, 2013 at 1:19am
  it also looks like ellen wants to take a
  bite or suck out of that right ——
  
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- Keatonc33
  Posted on February 11, 2013 at 1:30am
  too be fan marine… who wouldn’t?
  
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- Keatonc33
  Posted on February 11, 2013 at 1:30am
  fair..not fan
  
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- Teufel Hunden
  Posted on February 11, 2013 at 2:00am
  Me and Ellen Degenerate have something in common!
  
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