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2009 Grammys: Big Moments From the Show

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Jul 29, 2009 9:18 PM
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U2

Bono and the boys kicked off the show with "Get On Your Boots," a song not eligible for a Grammy tonight.


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Katy Perry

The time is ripe for the singer, as well as for her outfit.


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Kanye West & Estelle

The pair teamed up for a tight performance of their "American Boy."


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Jennifer Hudson

The singer offered a moving rendition of  "You Pulled Me Through."


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Sir Paul McCartney & Dave Grohl

Nothing fancy for these two, except for a simple, rocking performance of "I Saw Her Standing There."


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Kid Rock

The suited-up Kid—and his excellent band and backup singers—offered up a trio of delights, culminating with "Rock n Roll Jesus."


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Stevie Wonder & Jonas Brothers

The polite young pop stars teamed up with a musical powerhouse, and the results were, well, a little uneven.


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M.I.A.

Dancing on her due date, the "Paper Planes" pixie reportedly started feeling contractions following the performance.


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Miley Cyrus & Taylor Swift

The teen sensations teamed up for a sweet version of Swift's "Fifteen."


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Carrie Underwood

The gammy Grammy winner has a leg—or two—up on the competition.


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Radiohead

Taking a cue from Fleetwood Mac and college football, the British art rocker performers teamed with the USC marching band to a number on "15 Step."


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M.I.A. & Lil Wayne

The two were part of the rap pack summit that included Kanye West, Jay-Z and T.I.


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