Grammy Highlights |
| Feb 14 2011 |
The 53rd annual Grammy Awards were handed out last night in Los Angeles. Esperanza Spalding was a surprise winner as Best New Artist [beating out Justin Bieber] -- and unlike Lady Gaga, she didn't have to arrive encased in a giant egg. Some other winners:
Best Pop Performance by Duo or Group with Vocals: "Hey Soul Sister"/Train
Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals: "Imagine"/Herbie Hancock with India Arie
Best Pop Instrumental Album: "Take Your Pick"/Larry Carlton, Tak Matsumoto
Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album: "Crazy Love"/Michael Buble
Best R&B Performance by Duo or Group with Vocals: "Soldier of Love"/Sade
Best R&B Album: "Wake Up"/John Legend and the Roots
Best Contemporary Jazz Album: "The Stanley Clarke Band"
Saxophonist Kirk Whalum won in the Gospel category for "It's What I Do" from his "The Gospel According to Jazz Chapter 3" album; Alicia Keys was among the winners for Best Rap Song for her inclusion on "Empire State of Mind."
Last changed: Feb 14 2011 at 6:39 AM
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