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This year, the Recording Academy and CBS made the bold decision of broadcasting The 58th Grammy Awards live on both coasts on a Monday night. Unfortunately this year's broadcast did not fair so well, The Grammys received its lowest ratings in six years. Despite the low ratings, tweets about The Grammys were viewed over two billion times and I thought it was a pretty good show overall.

From Kendrick Lamar's five wins to Lionel Richie's star-studded and talent-filled tribute, there were an array of amazing moments at music biggest night. Below are my favorite moments from the show. 

5. Tori Kelly and James Bay's Duet

Best New Artists nominees Tori Kelly and James Bay wowed the audience at the Staples Center and charmed their way into the hearts of millions around the world using only their voices and guitars with a mash-up of their songs "Let It Go" and "Hollow."

4. Demi Lovato's "Hello"

Demi Lovato performed "Hello" as a part of the tribute to Lionel Richie. Backed by John Legend on the piano, Lovato solidified her position as one of pop music's most powerful vocalists.

3. Alabama Shakes winning"Best Rock Performance"

It was a big night for blues rock band Alabama Shakes. They brought home three Grammys including one for "Best Rock Performance." Shakes' lead singer Brittany Howard, who is the spitting image of her mother, put a smile on my face with her acceptance speech, so I had to include this moment.

2. Lady Gaga's Tribute to David Bowie

Though her performance has been met with mixed reviews from critics, Bowie's fans, and Bowie's son, Gaga's tribute to David Bowie was one of the most talked about moments of the night. While it did seem a little rushed, and slightly cluttered, Gaga sounded great and the performance marked the return of the "weird" Gaga who has been M.I.A. for quite some time.

1. Kendrick Lamar proving that "We Gone Be Alright"

Kendrick Lamar was the biggest winner of the night, taking home five Grammys, including "Best Rap Album." During the show, Lamar delivered an extremely power and visually stunning performance of his songs "The Blacker the Berry" and "Alright." Lamar began his performance by walking out as a member of the chain gain, then rapped his heart out in front of a bonfire, and ultimately finished in front of image of Africa with the word "Compton" inside of it.

Hopefully next year's Grammys will have just as many incredible moments as they did this year.

Happy Listening (watching),

Robert