Grammy Awards – The Winners
The Grammy Awards show night takes place every year to honor the best music artists in their respective fields and raise a toast at a gathering that’s second to none. This year’s Grammys were no different as the best of the music world gathered to bestow laurels upon the best achievers of 2008.
It all started with the red carpet being laid out and the attendees included virtually the who’s who of most famous Hollywood musicians and actors. There were stand out stage performances from the likes of Carrie Underwood, Justin Timberlake, Kid Rock, the Jonas Brothers, Kanye West but the show kicked off with a memorable performance from U2.
Here below is a select few of the artists and albums which own the top honors in their respective categories.
Album of the Year: Robert Plant and Alison Krauss, Raising Sand
Song of the Year: Coldplay, “Viva la Vida”
Best Male Pop Vocal Performance: John Mayer, “Say”
Best Rap Album: Lil Wayne, Tha Carter III
Best R&B Album: Jennifer Hudson
Record of the Year: Robert Plant and Alison Krauss, “Please Read the Letter”
Best New Artist: Adele
Best Rock Album: Coldplay, Viva la Vida
Best Pop Collaboration With Vocals: Robert Plant and Alison Krauss, “Rich Woman”
Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group: Sugarland, “Stay”