2012 GRAMMY AWARD WINNERS LIST: ADELE LEADS FEMI KUTI LOST

The 2012 Grammy awards show was hosted by LL Cool J. The performers included Rihanna, Chris Brown, Kelly Clarkson, Nicki Minaj, Katy Perry and Adele. The lives and legacies of Whitney Houston and Etta James were celebrated during the ceremony.

Nicki Minaj walked empty handed. She was up for Best New Artist, but lost it to Bon Iver. She additionally vied for Best Rap Performance and Best Rap Album, but had to give them up to Kanye West.The G.O.O.D Music rapper won the former category through his duet with Jay-Z in “Otis”.Chris Brown.  won best RnB album.

Chris Brown and Rhianna Dressing Room Drama.

Chris Brown steals the show at the #GRAMMYs meanwhile #WOMANBEATER trends worldwide Nicki Minaj show support.

Wiz Khalifa and Amber Rose spotted at the #GRAMMYs discussing marraige plans!

Adele won 6 plaques and there was performances by Rihanna, Nicki Minaj, Jennifer Hudson, Chris Brown.

Taylor swift won 2 grammys in 2 minutes Bon Iver! Winner of #BestNewArtist & #BestAlternativeMusicAlbum.

Adele’s domination was followed by Foo Fighters who collected five kudos. Also getting multiple gongs were Kanye West (four), Skrillex (three), and Tony Bennett Bon Iver, Taylor Swift as well as Cee-Lo Green (two each).

 
WINNERS LIST

Record of the Year: “Rolling in the Deep” – Adele

Album of the Year: “21″ – Adele

Song of the Year: “Rolling in the Deep” – AdeleBest New Artist: Bon Iver

Best Pop Solo Performance: “Someone Like You” – Adele

Best Pop Duo/Group Performance: Body and Soul” – Tony Bennett ft. Amy Winehouse

Best Pop Vocal Album: “21″ – Adele

Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album: “Tony Bennett: Duets II” – Tony Bennett

Best Alternative Music Album: “Bon Iver” – Bon Iver

Best R&B Album: “F.A.M.E.” – Chris Brown

Best R&B Song: “Fool for You” – Cee-Lo Green ft. Melanie Fiona

Best Rap Album: “My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy” – Kanye West

Best Rap Performance: “Otis” – Kanye West and Jay-Z

Best Rap/Sung Collaboration: “All of the Lights” – Kanye West ft. Rihanna, Fergie (Stacy Ferguson) and Kid Cudi

Best Rap Song: “All of the Lights” – Kanye West ft. Rihanna, Fergie (Stacy Ferguson) and Kid Cudi

Best Country Solo Performance: “Mean” – Taylor Swift

Best Country Duo/Group Performance: “Barton Hollow” – The Civil Wars

Best Country Song: “Mean” – Taylor Swift

Best Country Album: “Own the Night” – Lady Antebellum

Best Rock Album: “Wasting Light” – Foo Fighters

Best Rock Song: “Walk” – Foo Fighters

Best Rock Performance: “Walk” – Foo Fighters

Best Hard Rock/Metal Performance: “White Limo” – Foo Fighters

Best Long Form Music Video: “Back and Forth” – Foo Fighters

Best Short Form Music Video: “Rolling in the Deep” – Adele

Best Dance/Electronica Album: “Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites [EP]” – Skrillex

Best Dance Recording: “Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites” – Skrillex

Best Remixed Recording: Benny Benassi’s “Cinema” (Skrillex Remix)

Best Spoken Word Album: “If You Ask Me (And Of Course You Won’t)” – Betty White

Best Comedy Album: “Hilarious” – Louis C.K.