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Adele kick-starts 59th Grammy Awards with 'Hello'
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Los Angeles, Feb 13
British singer Adele kick-started the 59th annual Grammy Awards by performing her hit track "Hello".

Adele, who is nominated in categories like "Record Of The Year", "Album Of The Year" and "Song Of The Year", took the centre stage in red and black gown.

Hosted by British comedian and actor James Corden, the award show, honouring the best of music around the world, is taking place at the Staples Centre here.

Besides Adele, the event will also feature performances by Katy Perry, Bruno Mars, Lady Gaga among others.

Earlier in 2011, Adele won three Grammy's for her album "21" and single "rolling in the deep".


"This is the time our voices are needed more than ever" said singer Jennifer Lopez before handling over the first Grammy Award to Chance The Rapper on Sunday night for best new artist and his rap performance of "No Problem" with 2 Chainz and Lil Wayne.

"This night is not about dresses not awards, it is about music. How they move us, inspire us. Our voices are needed more than ever. We do languages that's how civilization prevails," said Lopez before announcing the winner in category of Best New Artist during the 59th Grammy Awards at the Staples Centre, here.

She then announced the winner by calling the name of "Chance the Rapper" who defeated contenders like The Chainsmokers, Maren Morris and Anderson.Paak to win the accolade.

"Glory be to God. I claim theAvictory in the name of the Lord," said the 23-year-old while accepting his award. He acknowledged his mother, father, his on-off girlfriend Kirsten Corley, their 16-month-old daughter and Chicago.

Best new artist
Chance The Rapper

Best urban contemporary album
"Lemonade," Beyoncé

Best pop duo/group performance
"Stressed Out," Twenty One Pilots

Best rock song
"Blackstar," David Bowie, songwriter (David Bowie)

Best rap album
"Coloring Book," Chance The Rapper

Best country solo performance
"My Church," Maren Morris
Go to Grammy.com for the full list.