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First-time Grammys host Alicia Keys, center, was <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2Fentertainment%2Flive-news%2Fgrammys-2019%2Fh_7a5c7958193926de404b1aa4900a2799" target="_blank">joined by some special company</a> as she opened the show on Sunday, February 10. With her, from left, are Lady Gaga, Jada Pinkett Smith, former first lady Michelle Obama and Jennifer Lopez. "Music helps us share ourselves," Obama said. "It allows us to hear one another."
First-time Grammys host Alicia Keys, center, was joined by some special company as she opened the show on Sunday, February 10. With her, from left, are Lady Gaga, Jada Pinkett Smith, former first lady Michelle Obama and Jennifer Lopez. "Music helps us share ourselves," Obama said. "It allows us to hear one another."
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The 2019 Grammys, in photos

Updated 11:58 PM EST, Sun February 10, 2019
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Kacey Musgraves and Childish Gambino were two of the biggest winners at Sunday night's Grammy Awards.

Musgraves's "Golden Hour" took home the Grammy for album of the year and best country album, while Gambino's "This Is America" won record of the year and song of the year.

Hosting this year's show was 15-time Grammy winner Alicia Keys. It was her first time hosting the event.

Check out highlights from the show, which included tributes to Dolly Parton and Aretha Franklin:

Kacey Musgraves accepts the Grammy for album of the year. "Golden Hour" also won best country album.
Kacey Musgraves accepts the Grammy for album of the year. "Golden Hour" also won best country album.
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Producer Ludwig Göransson accepts the record of the year Grammy for Childish Gambino's "This Is America." The rapper <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2Fentertainment%2Flive-news%2Fgrammys-2019%2Fh_12f7a14777cc72f3e49640b4e191c732" target="_blank">didn't attend the event.</a>
Producer Ludwig Göransson accepts the record of the year Grammy for Childish Gambino's "This Is America." The rapper didn't attend the event.
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An image of the late Aretha Franklin is projected on a screen while Yolanda Adams, Fantasia and Andra Day perform a tribute.
An image of the late Aretha Franklin is projected on a screen while Yolanda Adams, Fantasia and Andra Day perform a tribute.
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St. Vincent, left, and Dua Lipa sing together near the end of the show. Right after their performance, Lipa won the Grammy for best new artist.
St. Vincent, left, and Dua Lipa sing together near the end of the show. Right after their performance, Lipa won the Grammy for best new artist.
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Cardi B accepts the award for best rap album ("Invasion of Privacy").
Cardi B accepts the award for best rap album ("Invasion of Privacy").
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Chloe x Halle perform "Where Is the Love?" as a tribute to late singer Donny Hathaway.
Chloe x Halle perform "Where Is the Love?" as a tribute to late singer Donny Hathaway.
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Lyrics appear behind Brandi Carlile and Tim Hanseroth as they perform Carlile's song "The Joke."
Lyrics appear behind Brandi Carlile and Tim Hanseroth as they perform Carlile's song "The Joke."
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H.E.R. holds the Grammy that her self-titled EP won for best R&B album.
H.E.R. holds the Grammy that her self-titled EP won for best R&B album.
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Jennifer Lopez dances during a medley of Motown hits.
Jennifer Lopez dances during a medley of Motown hits.
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Performers climb a cage that Travis Scott <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2Fentertainment%2Flive-news%2Fgrammys-2019%2Fh_10c433737897cbc453a9562e79823b17" target="_blank">was rapping behind.</a>
Performers climb a cage that Travis Scott was rapping behind.
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Diana Ross showed that she's still got it, performing "The Best Years of My Life" and "Reach Out and Touch (Somebody's Hand)."
Diana Ross showed that she's still got it, performing "The Best Years of My Life" and "Reach Out and Touch (Somebody's Hand)."
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Lady Gaga performs her hit song "Shallow." Earlier in the night, it won the Grammy for best pop duo/group performance.
Lady Gaga performs her hit song "Shallow." Earlier in the night, it won the Grammy for best pop duo/group performance.
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Drake accepts the award for "God's Plan," which won best rap song. He had some encouraging words for young artists and those who aren't getting awards. "You've already won if you have people who are singing your songs word for word," he said.
Drake accepts the award for "God's Plan," which won best rap song. He had some encouraging words for young artists and those who aren't getting awards. "You've already won if you have people who are singing your songs word for word," he said.
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Dan Smyers, left, and Shay Mooney perform their song "Tequila," which also won them the Grammy for best country duo/group performance.
Dan Smyers, left, and Shay Mooney perform their song "Tequila," which also won them the Grammy for best country duo/group performance.
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Keys plays two pianos at once after coming back from a commercial break.
Keys plays two pianos at once after coming back from a commercial break.
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Rapper Cardi B is fanned on a piano during a performance of her song "Money."
Rapper Cardi B is fanned on a piano during a performance of her song "Money."
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H.E.R. jams out to her single "Hard Place."
H.E.R. jams out to her single "Hard Place."
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Dolly Parton, center, performs with Maren Morris, Katy Perry, Little Big Town, Miley Cyrus and Kacey Musgraves during a special <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2Fentertainment%2Flive-news%2Fgrammys-2019%2Fh_aaed57e0332e0f62031b7e562260060f" target="_blank">Parton tribute set.</a>
Dolly Parton, center, performs with Maren Morris, Katy Perry, Little Big Town, Miley Cyrus and Kacey Musgraves during a special Parton tribute set.
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Miley Cyrus sings with Parton during the tribute, which included the songs "Here You Come Again," "Jolene" and "9 to 5."
Miley Cyrus sings with Parton during the tribute, which included the songs "Here You Come Again," "Jolene" and "9 to 5."
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Post Malone strums the guitar during a set that included the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
Post Malone strums the guitar during a set that included the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
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The Red Hot Chili Peppers rock out.
The Red Hot Chili Peppers rock out.
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Keys, alongside John Mayer, holds up the song of the year Grammy that went to Childish Gambino's "This Is America."
Keys, alongside John Mayer, holds up the song of the year Grammy that went to Childish Gambino's "This Is America."
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Janelle Monae performed "Make Me Feel," "Django Jane" and "Pynk."
Janelle Monae performed "Make Me Feel," "Django Jane" and "Pynk."
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Kacey Musgraves sings "Rainbow" alongside Ian Fitchuk.
Kacey Musgraves sings "Rainbow" alongside Ian Fitchuk.
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Lady Gaga won the first award of the prime-time broadcast. Her song "Shallow," with Bradley Cooper, won best pop duo/group performance.
Lady Gaga won the first award of the prime-time broadcast. Her song "Shallow," with Bradley Cooper, won best pop duo/group performance.
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Miley Cyrus and Shawn Mendes perform "In My Blood" during the show's first half-hour.
Miley Cyrus and Shawn Mendes perform "In My Blood" during the show's first half-hour.
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This is Keys' first time hosting the Grammys.
This is Keys' first time hosting the Grammys.
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Camila Cabello, third from left in the yellow, and Young Thug, right, were part of a colorful opening number that included J Balvin, Ricky Martin and Arturo Sandoval.
Camila Cabello, third from left in the yellow, and Young Thug, right, were part of a colorful opening number that included J Balvin, Ricky Martin and Arturo Sandoval.
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