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its 58th year, will see only a handful of its 80-plus trophies including top awards for album, song and record of the year, handed out during a three-hour live televised show, which is known more for pairing artists not typically seen together for performance spectacles.
In early awards, bluesrock group Alabama Shakes, nominated for album of the year, won two Grammy awards; best rock song for “Don’t Wanna Fight” and best alternative music album for “Sound & Color”.
“Two Grammys in one day? That’s crazy, we’re going to take these home and represent 256,” said lead singer Brittany Howard, referring to the telephone area code for the state of Alabama.
Canadian crooner The Weeknd, real name Abel Tesfaye, won best R&B performance for “Earned It” and best urban contemporary album for “Beauty Behind the Madness”.
British sensation Adele, while not nominated this year, returns to perform on the Grammy stage for the first time since 2012.
Swift will kick off the televised show in Los Angeles, hosted by LL Cool J, with a song from her album “1989”, followed by performances by Lamar, The Weeknd and a tribute to David Bowie performed by Lady Gaga. Bowie died in January from cancer at the age of 69.
Veteran musician Lionel Richie will be honoured by artists Demi Lovato, John Legend, Luke Bryan and Meghan Trainor, while rockers The Eagles will pay tribute to late front man Glenn Frey with singer-songwriter Jackson Browne. — Reuters