Lady Antebellum was the big winner last night at the Grammy Awards. Five out of six isn’t bad; after all, they were the most awarded act of any genre last night. Hillary Scott hopes their wins remind people of the power of country music. She also hopes the trio is making country music proud. “I think it just shows that country music is relevant and it’s relatable,” Hillary said. “And I just hope that they think we’re flying the flag right.” Lady Antebellum took the stage for a short tribute to Teddy Pendergrass, singing one of his hits, “If You Don’t Know Me By Now,” followed by their own hits, “American Honey,” and “Need You Now”. It was their second time to perform during the Grammys. “To be able to perform and to be given that opportunity for your music to reach all of these people – and a lot of people too who have never heard our music or anything like that – it’s huge exposure for a newer act,” said Charles Kelly. “We hope to be doing this a long time and hopefully this isn’t our last.”
2011 GRAMMY Award WINNERS
Record of the Year
"Need You Now," Lady Antebellum
Song of the Year
"Need You Now," Lady Antebellum
Best Country Collaboration With Vocals
"As She's Walking Away," Zac Brown Band and Alan Jackson
Best Country Song
"Need You Now," Lady Antebellum
Best Country Album
Need You Now, Lady Antebellum
Best Female Country Vocal Performance
"The House That Built Me," Miranda Lambert
Best Male Country Vocal Performance
"'Til Summer Comes Around," Keith Urban
Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group With Vocals
"Need You Now," Lady Antebellum
What else happened on the Grammys? Not long after a Martina McBride was part of a powerful tribute to Aretha Franklin, country’s hottest couple made their appearance. Blake Shelton introduced fiancé Miranda Lambert’s performance of “The House That Built Me”. Also, in a Top 10 list of GRAMMY surprises, David Letterman appeared to suggest Lady Gaga and Lady Antebellum team up to form “Lady Antegagum” and that Willie Nelson provided “snacks” for the show. Country Strong star Gwyneth Paltrow did a duet with Cee Lo Green backed by Muppets for his hit, “(The Song Otherwise Known As) Forget You”. Keith Urban’s wife, Nicole Kidman, was spotted on camera dancing and singing along to Katy Perry’s performance of “Teenage Dream”. Keith later joins John Mayer and Norah Jones on a version of “Jolene” as a tribute to Dolly Parton who picked up a Lifetime Achievement Grammy. They also presented Song of the Year to Lady Antebellum. The dancing continued as Martina McBride and Dierks Bentley were seen grooving to Mick Jagger’s tribute to late soul-legend Solomon Burke.
And finally, fresh off their Grammy wins, Lady Antebellum is nominated again. Nickelodeon’s 24th annual Kids Choice Awards are just around the corner, and Lady A and Taylor Swift are tagged for a chance to take home that signature orange blimp trophy. Lady Antebellum is nominated for Favorite Music Group; Taylor Swift has two nominations this year, one for Favorite Female Singer and another for Favorite Song. The Kids Choice Awards, hosted by Jack Black, will air live on Saturday, April 2nd on Nick.
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