55th Annual GRAMMY Awards Liveblog

55th Annual GRAMMY Awards

by Adminon Feb 11, 2013 at 5:20 AM

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Sting performs on the 55th Annual GRAMMYs (WireImage.com)

by Kiana Butler 2/11/2013 3:23:42 AM
It's got a White Stripey-vibe, this song, no? It's more reminiscent of that band than of the Raconteurs or Dead Weather, White's other recent bands.

by Tammy La Gorce 2/11/2013 3:24:00 AM
Now that is rock 'n' roll #JackWhite #GRAMMYs

by Recording Academy via twitter 2/11/2013 3:24:06 AM
Now we're rolling through another song off "Blunderbuss" -- this one's called "Freedom at 21," and it's nominated for Best Rock Song. Not surprising!

by Tammy La Gorce 2/11/2013 3:24:29 AM
RT @hardrockchick: Oh yes. Jack White "Love Interruption" #GRAMMYs @ STAPLES Center http://instagr.am/p/Vk09Tlxy0g/

by Recording Academy via twitter 2/11/2013 3:24:39 AM
White is also up for Album of the Year and Best Rock Album.

by Tammy La Gorce 2/11/2013 3:24:45 AM
Sting and Bruno Mars pay tribute to Bob Marley on the 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards (WireImage.com)

by Kiana Butler 2/11/2013 3:24:48 AM
"Freedom at 21" is gigantically percussive and totally funky. And here's that blistering guitar.

by Tammy La Gorce 2/11/2013 3:24:56 AM
And he keeps on coming. Is there a single bigger titan of rock right now?

by Tammy La Gorce 2/11/2013 3:25:12 AM
The first song in this medley was percussion-less, this one is gigantically percussive. Both, we can agree, were awesome.

by Tammy La Gorce 2/11/2013 3:25:57 AM
Bruno Mars and Rihanna perform "Could You Be Loved" on the 55th GRAMMYs (WireImage.com)

by Kiana Butler 2/11/2013 3:26:11 AM
Katy Perry earlier on the red carpet (Photo: WireImage.com)

by Crystal Larsen 2/11/2013 3:26:12 AM
Here it is, the Best New Artist announcement! Tough, tough competition this year.

by Tammy La Gorce 2/11/2013 3:26:13 AM
Green with envy @KatyPerry about to present #BestNewArtist #GRAMMYs

by Recording Academy via twitter 2/11/2013 3:26:19 AM
Katy Perry presenting the winner for Best New Artist

by Jamie Wayt edited by Crystal Larsen 2/11/2013 3:27:30 AM
RT @zacbrownband: still can't believe it, but this makes it easier. this is for YOU guys and YOUR support of ZBB #UNCAGED #GRAMMYS http ...

by Recording Academy via twitter 2/11/2013 3:27:35 AM
Congratulations to Best New Artist winner @OurNameIsFun #GRAMMYs

by Recording Academy via twitter 2/11/2013 3:27:37 AM
by Crystal Larsen 2/11/2013 3:27:49 AM
That's a massive win for the Fun. boys.

by Tammy La Gorce 2/11/2013 3:27:49 AM
Fun x 2

by Jamie Wayt 2/11/2013 3:28:23 AM
Lena Dunham: big Fun. fan.

by Tammy La Gorce 2/11/2013 3:28:47 AM
We're just coming off an important category, but there's still a couple more coming up. What are your predictions for Record of the Year and Album of the Year? Send them in, we're reading!

by Tammy La Gorce 2/11/2013 3:29:46 AM
.@lenadunham wins Best Actress @GoldenGlobes and her BF wins Best New Artist at the #GRAMMYs. Not a bad year for them

by Recording Academy via twitter 2/11/2013 3:29:57 AM
Drake and Wiz Khalifa at the 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards (WireImage.com)

by Kiana Butler 2/11/2013 3:30:09 AM
Backstage at the #grammys with @katyperry http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BCywKOMCAAANaCc.jpg

by Recording Academy via twitter 2/11/2013 3:30:23 AM
… And in the performance department, stay tuned for Hunter Hayes and Carrie Underwood. The stage is going country again. Grab your cowboy hats.

by Tammy La Gorce 2/11/2013 3:30:25 AM
Back to Best New Artist: It was a really strong category, which might mean it's been a stronger than usual year for new music. Yes? No?

by Tammy La Gorce 2/11/2013 3:31:02 AM
Adele and Beyoncé at the 55th GRAMMY Awards (Getty Images)

by Kiana Butler 2/11/2013 3:32:22 AM
Also interesting is that the Best New Artist nominees all have such different sounds. Alabama Shakes and Fun. are opposite ends of the spectrum, musically, though they're both incredible.

by Tammy La Gorce 2/11/2013 3:32:52 AM
RT @OurNameIsFun: Song Of The Year + Best New Artist! #grammys

by Recording Academy via twitter 2/11/2013 3:33:21 AM
RT @Wildaboutmusic: Katy Perry is lovely and has a funny #Grammys http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BCyvIT7CAAAHDkL.jpg

by Recording Academy via twitter 2/11/2013 3:33:32 AM
Hunter Hayes is here, and he's torn into "Wanted," off his 2012 debut album. Great relationship song -- one of the many that make the ladies love this young, sweet-faced crooner.

by Tammy La Gorce 2/11/2013 3:34:14 AM
.@HunterHayes performing "Wanted" making his debut on the GRAMMY stage #GRAMMYs

by Recording Academy via twitter 2/11/2013 3:34:17 AM
Hunter Hayes

by Jamie Wayt 2/11/2013 3:34:30 AM
Great little heart-melter of a song, which accounts for why it earned Hayes a GRAMMY nod for Best Country Solo Performance.

by Tammy La Gorce 2/11/2013 3:34:34 AM
Hunter Hayes on the red carpet earlier today (Photo: WireImage.com)

by Crystal Larsen 2/11/2013 3:34:43 AM
Hunter Hayes: One to watch. Understated performance.

by Tammy La Gorce 2/11/2013 3:35:01 AM
Maybe fellow nominees the Lumineers voted for Best New Artist winners Fun.. Here's what the Lumineers' Wesley Schultz had to say about them:

"[When] you hear their songwriting, you can tell that they've been doing it for a really long time," said the Lumineers' Wesley Schultz.

by Crystal Larsen 2/11/2013 3:35:08 AM
GRAMMY winner tonight @CarrieUnderwood looking gorgeous as ever performing "Blown Away" #GRAMMYs

by Recording Academy via twitter 2/11/2013 3:35:18 AM
Katy Perry and John Mayer enjoy the 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards (WireImage.com)

by Kiana Butler 2/11/2013 3:35:32 AM
Did you know? Hunter Hayes is currently touring as a special guest on Carrie Underwood's tour.

by Crystal Larsen 2/11/2013 3:35:41 AM
RT @Danny_Clinch: #grammys portraits ben jaffe of #preservationhalljazzband plays w #blackkeys !! http://instagr.am/p/Vk1FFtksqZ/

by Recording Academy via twitter 2/11/2013 3:35:48 AM
Carrie Underwood is up, keeping things country onstage. Keeping it country in a ball gown, no less.

by Tammy La Gorce 2/11/2013 3:35:57 AM
GRAMMY Fact: Carrie Underwood won Best New Artist at the 49th GRAMMYs in 2006. She is the sole "American Idol" contestant to win the trophy to date (Photo: WireImage.com)

by Crystal Larsen 2/11/2013 3:36:13 AM
RT @shesabigstar: Ooohhh, you guys stay tuned for @carrieunderwood's dress!!! #GRAMMYs

by Recording Academy via twitter 2/11/2013 3:36:15 AM

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