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2013 Grammys: Best & Worst Performances

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Feb 11, 2013 6:30 AM
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Taylor Swift

T.Swift opened the Grammys with circus-themed performance of "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together" and a not-so-subtle Harry Styles diss.


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Justin Timberlake

Jay-Z joined J.T. for his highly anticipated return to the stage, with both gents donning suits and ties for their performance of "Suit & Tie."


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Rihanna

The ususally controversial RiRi ditched pyrotechnics and skimpy outfits for a stripped-down performance of "Stay" with Mikky Ekko.


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Kelly Clarkson

The Grammy winner honored Patti Page and Carole King with her performances of "Tennessee Waltz" and "(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman."


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Ed Sheeran & Elton John

Breakout English songster (and T.Swift) collaborator got some impressive piano accompanient for his performance of "The A Team" courtesy of Sir Elton.


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The Best New Artist Grammy winners sprung a leak during their amped up performance of "Carry On," creating a full-on onstage rain storm.


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Mumford & Sons

It was no surprise that the band won Album of the Year (for Babel), especially after their high energy performance of "I Will Wait."


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Maroon 5 & Alicia Keys

Adam Levine kicked off the set with the band's hit "Daylight," before Keys segued into a duet of "Girl on Fire." And back and forth.


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Carrie Underwood

Sure, the Grammy winner (for Country Solo Performance) may have belted out "Blown Away," but her technicolor dress was the real star of the show.


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Bruno Mars, Rihanna & Sting

The rasta vibes were in full effect during the All-Star Bob Marley tribute, featuring "Locked Out of Heaven," "Walking on the Moon" and "Could You Be Loved."


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Jack White

Grammy-nominated rocker did just that (rock) when he took to the stage to perform "Love Interruption" and "Freedom at 21."


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Frank Ocean

The Best Urban Contemporary winner channelled the most stylish Forrest Gump ever during his performance of (what else?) "Forrest Gump."


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Miranda Lambert

The country star wowwed during a performance of "Over You," one of husband Blake Shelton's favorite songs (just FYI).

 

Check out all the winners from the 2013 Grammys!


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