• Taylor Swift accepts the award for album of the year for 1989 at the 58th annual Grammy Awards. Matt Sayles / Invision / AP
    Taylor Swift accepts the award for album of the year for 1989 at the 58th annual Grammy Awards. Matt Sayles / Invision / AP
  • Kirk Franklin, right, winner of the award for best gospel performance/song for Wanna Be Happy?, and Tammy Collins pose in the press room at the 58th annual Grammy Awards at the Staples Center. Chris Pizzello / Invision / AP
    Kirk Franklin, right, winner of the award for best gospel performance/song for Wanna Be Happy?, and Tammy Collins pose in the press room at the 58th annual Grammy Awards at the Staples Center. Chris Pizzello / Invision / AP
  • Kendrick Lamar accepts the award for best rap album for To Pimp A Butterfly at the 58th annual Grammy Awards. Matt Sayles / Invision / AP
    Kendrick Lamar accepts the award for best rap album for To Pimp A Butterfly at the 58th annual Grammy Awards. Matt Sayles / Invision / AP
  • Bruno Mars accept the award for record of the year for Uptown Funk at the 58th annual Grammy Awards. Matt Sayles / Invision / AP
    Bruno Mars accept the award for record of the year for Uptown Funk at the 58th annual Grammy Awards. Matt Sayles / Invision / AP
  • Angelique Kidjo poses with her Best World Music Album trophy for Sings in the press room during the 58th Annual Grammy Music Awards. Mark Ralston / AFP photo
    Angelique Kidjo poses with her Best World Music Album trophy for Sings in the press room during the 58th Annual Grammy Music Awards. Mark Ralston / AFP photo
  • Thundercat holds his Best Rap/Sung Collaboration trophy for These Walls in the press room during the 58th Annual Grammy Music Awards.
    Thundercat holds his Best Rap/Sung Collaboration trophy for These Walls in the press room during the 58th Annual Grammy Music Awards.
  • Mark Ronson holds up his award for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance for Uptown Funk in the press room during the 58th annual Grammy Awards ceremony at the Staples Center. Mike Nelson / EPA
    Mark Ronson holds up his award for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance for Uptown Funk in the press room during the 58th annual Grammy Awards ceremony at the Staples Center. Mike Nelson / EPA
  • Demi Lovato performs Hello during a tribute to MusiCares Person of the Year honoree Lionel Richie at the 58th annual Grammy Awards. Matt Sayles / Invision / AP
    Demi Lovato performs Hello during a tribute to MusiCares Person of the Year honoree Lionel Richie at the 58th annual Grammy Awards. Matt Sayles / Invision / AP
  • Nile Rodgers, left, and Lady Gaga perform a tribute to David Bowie at the 58th annual Grammy Awards. Matt Sayles / Invision / AP
    Nile Rodgers, left, and Lady Gaga perform a tribute to David Bowie at the 58th annual Grammy Awards. Matt Sayles / Invision / AP
  • Justin Bieber performs at the 58th annual Grammy Awards. Matt Sayles / Invision / AP
    Justin Bieber performs at the 58th annual Grammy Awards. Matt Sayles / Invision / AP
  • Brittany Howard of Alabama Shakes performs at the 58th annual Grammy Awards. Matt Sayles / Invision / AP
    Brittany Howard of Alabama Shakes performs at the 58th annual Grammy Awards. Matt Sayles / Invision / AP
  • Adele performs at the 58th annual Grammy Awards. Matt Sayles / Invision / AP
    Adele performs at the 58th annual Grammy Awards. Matt Sayles / Invision / AP
  • Chris Stapleton performs a tribute to B B King at the 58th annual Grammy Awards. Matt Sayles / Invision / AP
    Chris Stapleton performs a tribute to B B King at the 58th annual Grammy Awards. Matt Sayles / Invision / AP
  • John Legend, from left, Demi Lovato, Lionel Richie, Meghan Trainor, Tyrese, and Luke Bryan perform a tribute to MusiCares Person of the Year honoree Lionel Richie at the 58th annual Grammy Awards. Matt Sayles / Invision / AP
    John Legend, from left, Demi Lovato, Lionel Richie, Meghan Trainor, Tyrese, and Luke Bryan perform a tribute to MusiCares Person of the Year honoree Lionel Richie at the 58th annual Grammy Awards. Matt Sayles / Invision / AP
  • Sofia Vergara, left, and Pitbull perform at the 58th annual Grammy Awards. Matt Sayles / Invision / AP
    Sofia Vergara, left, and Pitbull perform at the 58th annual Grammy Awards. Matt Sayles / Invision / AP
  • O’Shea Jackson Jr, left, and Ice Cube present the award for best rap album at the 58th annual Grammy Awards. Matt Sayles / Invision / AP
    O’Shea Jackson Jr, left, and Ice Cube present the award for best rap album at the 58th annual Grammy Awards. Matt Sayles / Invision / AP
  • Duff McKagan, left, performs with Alice Cooper and Johnny Depp of Hollywood Vampires at the 58th annual Grammy Awards. (Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision/AP)
    Duff McKagan, left, performs with Alice Cooper and Johnny Depp of Hollywood Vampires at the 58th annual Grammy Awards. (Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision/AP)
  • Beyoncé presents the award for record of the year at the 58th annual Grammy Awards. Matt Sayles / Invision / AP
    Beyoncé presents the award for record of the year at the 58th annual Grammy Awards. Matt Sayles / Invision / AP
  • Composer and actor Lin-Manuel Miranda celebrates winning the Grammy Award for Hamilton. Theo Wargo / Getty Images / AFP
    Composer and actor Lin-Manuel Miranda celebrates winning the Grammy Award for Hamilton. Theo Wargo / Getty Images / AFP
  • An image of Michael Jackson appears on screen as Miguel performs She’s Out of My Life at the 58th annual Grammy Awards. Matt Sayles / Invision / AP
    An image of Michael Jackson appears on screen as Miguel performs She’s Out of My Life at the 58th annual Grammy Awards. Matt Sayles / Invision / AP
  • Stevie Wonder, centre, and from left Mitch Grassing, Kristin Maldonado, and Kevin Olusola of Pentatonix present the award for song of the year at the 58th annual Grammy Awards. Matt Sayles / Invision / AP
    Stevie Wonder, centre, and from left Mitch Grassing, Kristin Maldonado, and Kevin Olusola of Pentatonix present the award for song of the year at the 58th annual Grammy Awards. Matt Sayles / Invision / AP
  • The metal band Ghost, hold up their award for Best Metal Performance for Cirice in the press room during the 58th annual Grammy Awards ceremony at the Staples Center. Mike Nelson / EPA
    The metal band Ghost, hold up their award for Best Metal Performance for Cirice in the press room during the 58th annual Grammy Awards ceremony at the Staples Center. Mike Nelson / EPA
  • The Reservation Hall Jazz Band of New Orleans poses in the press room during the 58th annual Grammy Awards ceremony. Mike Nelson / EPA
    The Reservation Hall Jazz Band of New Orleans poses in the press room during the 58th annual Grammy Awards ceremony. Mike Nelson / EPA
  • From left: Singer John Legend, Demi Lovato, Lionel Richie, Meghan Trainor, Tyrese Gibson, and Luke Bryan perform onstage during the 58th Annual Grammy Award. Robyn Beck / AFP
    From left: Singer John Legend, Demi Lovato, Lionel Richie, Meghan Trainor, Tyrese Gibson, and Luke Bryan perform onstage during the 58th Annual Grammy Award. Robyn Beck / AFP

The big winners and highlights from the 2016 Grammy Awards — in pictures


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A look at the highlights and big winners from the 58th annual Grammy Awards at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. Taylor Swift took home the award for album of the year for 1989 while Kendrick Lamar led the winners with five awards including best rap album for To Pimp A Butterfly.