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Flashback: Relive the 2009 Grammys

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Feb 06, 2019 10:18 PM
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Kanye West & Estelle

The two superstars perform their Grammy-award winning single "American Boy," only seven months before West's infamous moment with Taylor Swift at the MTV Video Music Awards. 


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Jonas Brothers & Stevie Wonder

One of the most surprising collaborations of the night came when Nick, Joe and Kevin Jonas paired up with the jazz legend to give a rendition of their hit singles "Burning Up" and "Superstition" respectively. 


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Justin Timberlake & Al Green

The two teamed up with Boys II Men and Keith Urban to sing a cover of Green's soul song "Lets Stay Together." 


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Sugarland

The duo's song "Stay" won two awards that evening, including Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal and Best Country Song.


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Coldplay

Chris Martin and his band picked up numerous awards, including Song of the Year for their hit song "Viva La Vida."


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Miley Cyrus & Taylor Swift

The two paired together to give a duet of Swift's award-winning single, "Fifteen." 


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Carrie Underwood

The country superstar posed in the Grammy press room with her Grammy for Best Female Country Vocal Performance for her hit "Last Name." 


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Nicole Kidman & Keith Urban

The Oscar-winning actress wore this shimmery gold dress as she made an appearance with her husband.


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Adele

The then 20-year-old picked up Best New Artist after the release of her chart-topping debut album 19. 


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Audrina Patridge

The Hills star rocked the red carpet while wearing this strapless Tadashi gown. Fast-forward to today and fans are gearing up for the MTV show's reboot.


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Deadmau5

The DJ walked the red carpet wearing his signature mouse head as he celebrated his two nominations, both for his remix of the song "The Longest Road." 

 


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John Mayer

The singer-songwriter took home two awards that night, one for the song "Gravity," and the other for his smash-single "Say." 


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LIl Wayne

The rapper took home four Grammy awards that night, including Best Rap Album for Carter III. 


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Katy Perry

The singer performed on stage after receiving her first Grammy nomination for her hit single, "I Kissed a Girl." 


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M.I.A.

The very pregnant rapper teamed up with T.I., Jay-Z, Lil Wayne and Kanye West to give a jaw-dropping performance of "Swagga Like Us." 


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Paula Abdul

The American Idol judge shinned bright in this yellow dress by late designer Basil Soda.


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Whitney Houston

The late singer presented the Grammy Award for Best R&B Album to newcomer Jennifer Hudson. 


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