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Jonas Bros, Stevie Wonder Steal Show

GRAMMY AWARDS

Coldplay wins two early awards.

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Before their surprising loss for Best New Artist to British songstress Adele—who thanked the brothers in her tearful, endearing speech—the Jonas Brothers performed at the 51st Annual Grammy’s in an unlikely collaboration with the legendary Stevie Wonder. Their uber-pop hit "Burnin' Up" segued into Wonder’s classic "Superstition" and made for a (shockingly) satisfying performance. Meanwhile, Alison Krauss and Robert Plant received three early awards, beating out Coldplay for Record of the Year. The Chris Martin-fronted band will have to remain satisfied with Best Rock Album and Song of the Year for "Viva La Vida."

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