Most of the Grammys were given out before the Grammys started. | The New Republic

Most of the Grammys were given out before the Grammys started.

Tonight’s Grammy Awards will feature a lot of  performances—from the Hamilton cast, Kendrick Lamar, Rhianna, Justin Bieber + Diplo + Skrillex, Gaga paying tribute to Bowie, Johnny Depp (lol) and Alice Cooper paying tribute to Lemmy, and a bazillion others—but only a few announcements, including Album of the Year, Best New Artist, Record of the Year, and Song of the Year.

Best rap/sung collaboration: “These Walls” by Kendrick Lamar featuring Bilal, Anna Wise and Thundercat

Best rap song: “Alright” by Kendrick  Lamar

Best pop solo performance: “Thinking Out Loud” by Ed Sheeran

Best pop duo/group performance: “Uptown Funk” by Mark Ronson featuring Bruno Mars

Best pop vocal album: 1989 by Taylor Swift

Best rock song: “Don’t Want to Fight” by Alabama Shakes

Best rock album: Drones by Muse

Best alternative music album: Sound & Color by Alabama Shakes 

Best R&B performance: “Earned It” by the Weeknd

Best R&B song: “Really Love” by D’Angelo and the Vanguard

Best R&B album: Black Messiah by D’Angelo and the Vanguard

Best dance recording: “Where Are Ü Now” by Skrillex and Diplo featuring Justin Bieber

Best music video: “Bad Blood” by Taylor Swift featuring Kendrick Lamar and 437 celebrities

Best music film: Amy

Best dance/electronic album: Skrillex and Diplo Present Jack Ü – Skrillex and Diplo 

Best urban contemporary album: Beauty Behind the Madness by the Weeknd 

Best country solo performance: “Traveller” by Chris Stapelton 

Best country song: “Girl Crush” by Little Big Town

Best metal performance: “Cirice” by Ghost

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