Adele Wins Big At 2012 Grammy Awards

As Jennifer Hudson performs an emotional tribute for Whitney Houston...

Adele swept the board at the 54th Grammy Awards last night (12th February), picking up all six gongs she was nominated for.

Her success at the star-studded event means Adele has tied the record for most Grammy Awards won by a female artist in one night, following Beyoncé's six wins in 2010.

The 23-year old star's hoard of trophies included Record of the Year, Song of the Year and the coveted Album of the Year accolade for her record-breaking LP, 21.

Adele burst into tears when accepting the gong, sobbing: "Oh my god. Thank you so much. Mum, I love you, I'm so sorry you're not here,"

The Someone Like You hitmaker, who earlier on in the ceremony thanked doctors for saving her voice, went on: "This record is inspired by something that's really normal and everyone's been through it. It's just a rubbish relationship."

In true Adele style, the Tottenham songstress then noticed she was crying to herself, before adding: "Oh, I got a bit of snot," to a roar of laughter from the Grammys crowd.

As well as dominating the nods, Adele also returned to the stage for the first time since her throat surgery to belt out hit tune Rolling In The Deep - where she received a standing ovation from those present at the Staples Centre.

Although the night belonged to Adele, Jennifer Hudson stole the show with an emotional tribute to Whitney Houston, who passed away aged 48 on Saturday (11th February).

The American Idol star performed Houston's famous hit I Will Always Love You, ending the song by singing the words "Whitney, we will always love you" instead.

Hudson then blew a kiss towards the TV screens, which displayed images of those who had also died in the last year.

Other performers on the night included Rihanna and Coldplay, Sir Paul McCartney and Nicki Minaj - who appeared to be 'exorcised' by a bishop as she sang new single, The Exorcism of Roman.

Katy Perry also took to the stage to sing her new single, Part Of Me - with reports suggesting the Teenage Dream star could have aimed her fiery performance at estranged hubby, Russell Brand.

As well as Adele picking up multiple gongs, Foo Fighters also took home five awards including Best Rock Performance and Best Rock Album.

Kanye West was triumphant in the Rap categories, receiving prizes for Best Rap Performance, Best Rap/Sung Collaboration, Best Rap Song and Best Rap Album. Yeezy was not present to accept the awards.

Taylor Swift won two Grammys in the country field, while Bon Iver were named Best New Artist beating the likes of Nicki Minaj and J Cole.

List of major winner's at the 54th Grammy Awards:

General Field

Album Of The Year
Adele - 21 - WINNER!
Bruno Mars - Doo-Wops & Hooligans
Foo Fighters - Wasting Light
Lady GaGa - Born This Way
Rihanna - Loud

Record Of The Year
Recognising production and performance of a track
Adele - 'Rolling in the Deep' - WINNER!
Bon Iver - 'Holocene'
Bruno Mars - 'Grenade'
Mumford & Sons - 'The Cave'
Katy Perry - 'Firework'

Song Of The Year
Recognising composition of a track
Adele - 'Rolling in the Deep' - WINNER!
Bruno Mars - 'Grenade'
Bon Iver - 'Holocene'
Kanye West, Rihanna, Kid Cudi and Fergie - 'All of the Lights'
Mumford & Sons - 'The Cave'

Best New Artist
Bon Iver - WINNER!
The Band Perry
J Cole
Nicki Minaj
Skrillex

Pop Field

Best Pop Solo Performance
Adele - 'Someone Like You' - WINNER!
Bruno Mars - 'Grenade'
Katy Perry - 'Firework'
Lady GaGa - 'Yoü And I'
Pink - 'F**kin' Perfect'

Best Pop Duo/Group Performance
The Black Keys - 'Dearest'
Coldplay - 'Paradise'
Foster The People - 'Pumped Up Kicks'
Maroon 5 and Christina Aguilera - 'Moves Like Jagger'
Tony Bennett and Amy Winehouse - 'Body and Soul' - WINNER!

Best Pop Vocal Album
Adele - 21 - WINNER!
Bruno Mars - Doo-Wops & Hooligans
Cee Lo Green - The Ladykiller
Lady GaGa - Born This Way
Rihanna - Loud

Dance/Electronica Field

Best Dance Recording
David Guetta and Avicii - 'Sunshine'
Deadmau5 and Greta Svabo Bech - 'Raise Your Weapon'
Duck Sauce - 'Barbra Streisand'
Robyn - 'Call Your Girlfriend'
Skrillex - 'Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites' - WINNER!
Swedish House Mafia - 'Save The World'

Best Dance/Electronica Album
Cut/Copy - Zonoscope
David Guetta - Nothing But The Beat
Deadmau5 - 4x4=12
Robyn - Body Talk, Pt. 3
Skrillex - Scary Monsters And Nice Sprites - WINNER!

Rock Field

Best Rock Performance
Coldplay - 'Every Teardrop Is A Waterfall'
The Decemberists - 'Down By The Water'
Foo Fighters - 'Walk' - WINNER!
Mumford & Sons - 'The Cave'
Radiohead - 'Lotus Flower'

Best Hard Rock/Metal Performance
Dream Theater - 'On The Backs Of Angels'
Foo Fighters - 'White Limo' - WINNER!
Mastodon - 'Curl Of The Burl'
Megadeth - 'Public Enemy No. 1'
Sum 41 - 'Blood In My Eyes'

Best Rock Song
Coldplay - 'Every Teardrop Is A Waterfall'
The Decemberists - 'Down By The Water'
Mumford & Sons - 'The Cave'
Radiohead - 'Lotus Flower'
Foo Fighters - 'Walk' - WINNER!

Best Rock Album
Foo Fighters - Wasting Light - WINNER!
Jeff Beck - Rock 'N' Roll Party Honouring Les Paul
Kings Of Leon - Come Around Sundown
Red Hot Chili Peppers - I'm With You
Wilco - The Whole Love

Alternative Field

Best Alternative Music Album
Bon Iver - Bon Iver - WINNER!
Death Cab For Cutie - Codes And Keys
Foster The People - Torches
My Morning Jacket - Circuital
Radiohead - The King of Limbs

Rap Field

Best Rap Performance
Chris Brown, Lil Wayne & Busta Rhymes - 'Look At Me Now'
Jay-Z and Kanye West - 'Otis' - WINNER!
Lupe Fiasco - 'The Show Goes On'
Nicki Minaj and Drake - 'Moment 4 Life'
Wiz Khalifa - 'Black and Yellow'

Best Rap/Sung Collaboration
Beyoncé and André 3000 - 'Party'
DJ Khaled, Drake, Rick Ross and Lil Wayne - 'I'm On One'
Dr. Dre, Eminem and Skylar Grey - 'I Need a Doctor'
Kelly Rowland and Lil Wayne - 'Motivation'
Rihanna and Drake - 'What's My Name?'
Kanye West, Rihanna, Kid Cudi and Fergie - 'All of the Lights' - WINNER!

Best Rap Song
Chris Brown, Lil Wayne & Busta Rhymes - 'Look At Me Now'
Dr. Dre, Eminem and Skylar Grey - 'I Need a Doctor'
Jay-Z and Kanye West - 'Otis'
Kanye West, Rihanna, Kid Cudi and Fergie - 'All of the Lights' - WINNER!
Wiz Khalifa - 'Black and Yellow'

Best Rap Album
Jay-Z and Kanye West - Watch the Throne
Kanye West - My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy - WINNER!
Lil Wayne - Tha Carter IV
Lupe Fiasco - Lasers
Nicki Minaj - Pink Friday

Country Field

Best Country Solo Performance
Jason Aldean - 'Dirt Road Anthem'
Blake Shelton - 'Honey Bee'
Carrie Underwood - 'Mama's Song'
Martina McBride - 'I'm Gonna Love You Through It'
Taylor Swift - 'Mean' - WINNER!

Best Country Duo/Group Performance
Jason Aldean with Kelly Clarkson - 'Don't You Wanna Stay'
Kenny Chesney featuring Grace Potter - 'You and Tequila'
The Civil Wars - 'Barton Hollow' - WINNER!
Thompson Square - 'Are You Gonna Kiss Me Or Not'

Best Country Song
Blake Shelton - 'God Gave Me You'
Kenny Chesney featuring Grace Potter - 'You and Tequila'
Taylor Swift - 'Mean' - WINNER!
Thompson Square - 'Are You Gonna Kiss Me Or Not'
Trace Adkins - 'Just Fishin''
Vince Gill - 'Threaten Me With Heaven'

Best Country Album
Blake Shelton - Red River Blue
Eric Church - Chief
George Strait - Here For A Good Time
Jason Aldean - My Kinda Party
Lady Antebellum - Own the Night - WINNER!
Taylor Swift - Speak Now

Music For Visual Media Field

Best Score Soundtrack For Visual Media
Alexandre Desplat - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 2
Alexandre Desplat - The King's Speech - WINNER!
Clint Mansell - Black Swan
Daft Punk - Tron Legacy
Ryan Shore - The Shrine

Production Field
Producer of the Year (Non Classical)
Danger Mouse
Butch Vig
Paul Epworth - WINNER!
Ryan Tedder
The Smeezingtons

Music Video Field

Best Short Form Music Video
Adele - 'Rolling in the Deep' - WINNER!
Memory Tapes - 'Yes I Know'
OK Go - 'All Is Not Lost'
Radiohead - 'Lotus Flower'
Skrillex - 'First Of The Year (Equinox)'
Al Yankovic - 'Perform This Way'

Best Long Form Music Video
Beyoncé - I Am...World Tour
Foo Fighters - Foo Fighters: Back and Forth - WINNER!
Kings of Leon - Talihina Sky: The Story Of Kings Of Leon
A Tribe Called Quest - Beats, Rhymes & Life: The Travels Of A Tribe Called Quest
TV on the Radio - Nine Types Of Light

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