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Jennifer Hudson paid tribute to her “family in heaven” while accepting her Grammy Award.
Jennifer Hudson paid tribute to her “family in heaven” while accepting her Grammy Award.
Jennifer Hudson paid tribute to her “family in heaven” while accepting her
Grammy Award.
The singer-and-actress – whose mother, brother and nephew were murdered last
November – gave an emotional acceptance speech when she picked up the prize
for Best R’n’B Album for her self-titled debut before fighting back tears as
she performed ‘You Pulled Me Through’ backed by a choir.
In her speech, Jennifer, 27, said: "Thank God, who
brought me through. I'd like to thank my family in heaven – and those who
are here today."
Jennifer also thanked her fiance David Otunga, who before last night’s event
said "the last few months have been an ordeal and it just brought us
closer”.
Robert Plant and Alison Krauss were the big winners of the night, picking up
five awards, including the coveted Album of the Year for ‘Raising Sand’ and
Record of the Year for ‘Please Read The Letter’. Vocalist Robert admitted he
was bemused by their success.
The former Led Zeppelin rocker said: “I'm bewildered. In the old days we'd
call this selling out. But I think it's a good way to spend a Sunday."
British rock group Coldplay picked up three awards, for Best Pop Duo/Vocal
Group, Best Rock Album for ‘Viva La Vida or Death and All His Friends’ and
Song of the Year for ‘Viva La Vida’.
Their triumph was matched by Lil’ Wayne – who picked up his prizes in a
pre-show ceremony as he was unable to attend the bash in Los Angeles - who
also received a trio of honours for Best Rap Album for ‘The Carter Show’,
Best Rap Solo Performance for ‘A-Milli’ and Best Rap Song for ‘Lollipop’.
As well as honouring American talent, the 51st Grammy Awards honoured
several British artists.
‘Chasing Pavements’ star Adele was named Best Newcomer and Best Female Vocal
Performance, Duffy took home Best Pop Vocal Album and Radiohead’s ‘In
Rainbows’ was named Best Alternative Album.
Performers at the ceremony included Justin Timberlake, who duetted with soul
legend Al Green on his hit ‘Let’s Stay Together’, country singer Carrie
Underwood and ‘Hannah Montana’ star Miley Cyrus.
The 51st Grammy Awards list of major winners:
Album of the Year
Robert Plant and Allison Krauss, ‘Raising Sand’
Rap Album
Lil Wayne, ‘The Carter III’
Record of the Year
Robert Plant and Allison Krauss, ‘Please Read the Letter’
New Artist
Adele
Rock Album
Coldplay, ‘Viva La Vida’
Song of the Year
Coldplay, ‘Viva La Vida’
Pop duo/group
Coldplay, ‘Viva La Vida’
Pop Vocal Album
Duffy, ‘Rockferry’
Alternative Album
Radiohead, ‘In Rainbows’
Producer of the Year, non-classical
Rick Rubin
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