It is the biggest event of the music calendar - and although Whitney Houston's death inevitably cast a shadow on the 2012 Grammys ceremony, there were still awards to be handed out and voices to be honoured.
Adele made a triumphant return to form after months spent battling with throat problems, winning all six Grammys she was nominated for - including album of the year for 21 and record of the year for Rolling In The Deep.
The Foo Fighters were hot on the British singer's heels, picking up five of the six Grammys they were up for, including best rock album for Wasting Light.
Kanye West was up next, scooping four of the seven awards he was nominated for.
The Foo Fighters, Taylor Swift, Katy Perry, Paul McCartney and Bruce Springsteen performed during the ceremony, as did Jennifer Hudson, who sang a moving rendition of Whitney Houston's ballad I Will Always Love You, in tribute to the late singer. Read more about tributes made to Whitney during the Grammys here.
See a list of all major winners at the 2012 Grammys, below. Or click here to see stars arriving on the Grammys red carpet. What do you think - did the right people win? Share your views on Twitter or in the comments section.
Adele - winner, song of the year
2012 Grammys: Winners List
Album of the Year
WINNER: Adele - 21
Foo Fighters - Wasting Light
Lady Gaga - Born This Way
Bruno Mars - Doo-Wops & Hooligans
Rihanna - Loud
Record of the Year
WINNER: Adele - Rolling In The Deep
Bon Iver - Holocene
Bruno Mars - Grenade
Mumford & Sons - The Cave
Katy Perry - Firework
Best New Artist
WINNER: Bon Iver
The Band Perry
J. Cole
Nicki Minaj
Skrillex
Song of the Year
WINNER: Adele - Rolling In The Deep
Kanye West, Rihanna, Kid Cudi and Fergie - All of the Lights
Mumford & Sons - The Cave
Bruno Mars - Grenade
Bon Iver - Holocene
Taylor Swift - winner, best country song
Best Pop Solo Performance
WINNER: Adele - Someone Like You
Lady Gaga - Yoü and I
Bruno Mars - Grenade
Katy Perry - Firework
Pink - F***in' Perfect
Best Pop Duo/Group Performance
WINNER: Tony Bennett & Amy Winehouse - Body and Soul
The Black Keys - Dearest
Coldplay - Paradise
Foster The People - Pumped Up Kicks
Maroon 5 and Christina Aguilera - Moves Like Jagger
Best Dance Recording
WINNER: Skrillex - Scary Monsters And Nice Sprites
deadmau5 and Greta Svabo Bech - Raise Your Weapon
Duck Sauce - Barbra Streisand
David Guetta and Avicii - Sunshine
Robyn - Call Your Girlfriend
Swedish House Mafia - Save The World
Best Rock Performance
WINNER: Foo Fighters - Walk
Coldplay - Every Teardrop Is a Waterfall
The Decemberists - Down By the Water
Mumford & Sons - The Cave
Skrillex - winner, best dance recording
Best Hard Rock/Metal Performance
WINNER: White Limo - Foo Fighters
On The Backs Of Angels - Dream Theater
Curl Of The Burl - Mastodon
Public Enemy No. 1 - Megadeth
Blood In My Eyes - Sum 41
Best Rock Song
WINNER: Walk - Foo Fighters
The Cave - Mumford & Sons
Down By The Water - The Decemberists
Every Teardrop Is A Waterfall - Coldplay
Lotus Flower - Radiohead
Best Rock Album
WINNER: Wasting Light - Foo Fighters
Rock 'N' Roll Party Honoring Les Paul - Jeff Beck
Come Around Sundown - Kings Of Leon
I'm With You - Red Hot Chili Peppers
The Whole Love -- Wilco
Best Alternative Music Album
WINNER: Bon Iver - Bon Iver
Codes And Keys - Death Cab For Cutie
Torches - Foster The People
Circuital - My Morning Jacket
The King Of Limbs -- Radiohead
Corinne Bailey Rae - winner, best R&B performance
Best R&B Performance
WINNER: Is This Love - Corinne Bailey Rae
Far Away - Marsha Ambrosius
Pieces Of Me - Ledisi
Not My Daddy - Kelly Price & Stokley
You Are - Charlie Wilson
Best Traditional R&B Performance
WINNER: Fool For You - Cee Lo Green & Melanie Fiona
Sometimes I Cry - Eric Benét
Radio Message - R. Kelly
Good Man - Raphael Saadiq
Surrender - Betty Wright & The Roots
Best R&B Song
WINNER: Fool For You - Cee Lo Green & Melanie Fiona
Far Away - Marsha Ambrosius
Not My Daddy - Kelly Price & Stokley
Pieces Of Me - Ledisi
You Are - Charlie Wilson
Best R&B Album
WINNER: F.A.M.E. - Chris Brown
Second Chance - El DeBarge
Love Letter - R. Kelly
Pieces Of Me - Ledisi
Kelly - Kelly Price
Foo Fighters - winners, best rock album
Best Rap Performance
WINNER: Otis - Jay-Z & Kanye West
Look At Me Now - Chris Brown, Lil Wayne & Busta Rhymes
The Show Goes On - Lupe Fiasco
Moment 4 Life - Nicki Minaj & Drake
Black And Yellow - Wiz Khalifa
Best Rap/Sung Collaboration
WINNER: All Of The Lights - Kanye West, Rihanna, Kid Cudi & Fergie
Party - Beyoncé & André 3000
I'm On One - DJ Khaled, Drake, Rick Ross & Lil Wayne
I Need A Doctor - Dr. Dre, Eminem & Skylar Grey
What's My Name? - Rihanna & Drake
Motivation - Kelly Rowland & Lil Wayne
Best Rap Song
WINNER: All Of The Lights - Kanye West, Rihanna, Kid Cudi & Fergie
"Black And Yellow - Wiz Khalifa
I Need A Doctor - Dr. Dre, Eminem & Skylar Grey
Look At Me Now - Chris Brown, Lil Wayne & Busta Rhymes
Otis - Jay-Z & Kanye West
The Show Goes On - Lupe Fiasco
Melanie Fiona - winner, best traditional R& B performance
Best Rap Album
WINNER: My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy - Kanye West
Watch The Throne - Jay-Z & Kanye West
Tha Carter IV - Lil Wayne
Lasers - Lupe Fiasco
Pink Friday - Nicki Minaj
Best Country Solo Performance
WINNER: Mean - Taylor Swift
Dirt Road Anthem - Jason Aldean
I'm Gonna Love You Through It - Martina McBride
Honey Bee - Blake Shelton
Mama's Song - Carrie Underwood
Best Country Song
WINNER: "Mean" - Taylor Swift
Are You Gonna Kiss Me Or Not" - Thompson Square
God Gave Me You - Blake Shelton
Just Fishin' - Trace Adkins
Threaten Me With Heaven - Vince Gill
You And Tequila - Kenny Chesney Featuring Grace Potter
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