Kevork Djansezian, Getty ImagesRecording artist Adele, winner of Album of the Year for "25," speaks onstage during The 59th GRAMMY Awards at STAPLES Center on February 12, 2017 in Los Angeles, California.
Matt Sayles, Invision/APJesse Huerta, left, and Joy Huerta of "Jesse & Joy" accept the award for best latin pop album for "Un Besito Mas" at the 59th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2017, in Los Angeles.
Matt Sayles, Invision/APMya speaks at the 59th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2017, in Los Angeles.
Jordan Strauss, Invision/APJoy Villa wears a gown that says "Make America Great Again" at the 59th annual Grammy Awards at the Staples Center on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2017, in Los Angeles.
Jordan Strauss, Invision/APJennifer Lopez, left, and Keith Urban arrive at the 59th annual Grammy Awards at the Staples Center on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2017, in Los Angeles.
Matt Sayles, Invision/APTamela Mann, left, and Kirk Franklin accept the award for best gospel performance/song for "God Provides" at the 59th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2017, in Los Angeles.
Jordan Strauss, Invision/APVaja arrives at the 59th annual Grammy Awards at the Staples Center on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2017, in Los Angeles.
Matt Sayles, Invision/APChance The Rapper accepts the award for best rap performance for "No Problem" at the 59th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2017, in Los Angeles.
Kevork Djansezian, Getty ImagesRecording artist Morris Day performs a tribute to Prince onstage during The 59th GRAMMY Awards at STAPLES Center on February 12, 2017 in Los Angeles, California.
Jordan Strauss, Invision/APHeidi Klum arrives at the 59th annual Grammy Awards at the Staples Center on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2017, in Los Angeles. Jordan Strauss,Invision/AP
Kevork Djansezian, Getty ImagesRecording artists Jimi Westbrook, Kimberly Schlapman, Karen Fairchild, and Philip Sweet of Little Big Town, Demi Lovato, Andra Day, and Tori Kelly perform onstage during The 59th GRAMMY Awards at STAPLES Center on February 12, 2017 in Los Angeles, California.
Christopher Polk, Getty Images for NARASActress/Singer Jennifer Lopez attends The 59th GRAMMY Awards at STAPLES Center on February 12, 2017 in Los Angeles, California.
Kevin Winter, Getty ImagesHost James Corden and actor Gina Rodriguez speak onstage during The 59th GRAMMY Awards at STAPLES Center on February 12, 2017 in Los Angeles, California.
Frazer Harrison,Getty ImagesSinger Lady Gaga attends The 59th GRAMMY Awards at STAPLES Center on February 12, 2017 in Los Angeles, California.
Frazer Harrison,Getty ImagesSinger Gnarly Davidson (aka CeeLo Green) attends The 59th GRAMMY Awards at STAPLES Center on February 12, 2017 in Los Angeles, California.
Christopher Polk, Getty Images for NARASSinger Halsey attends The 59th GRAMMY Awards at STAPLES Center on February 12, 2017 in Los Angeles, California.
Kevork Djansezian,Getty ImagesMusician E Walea accepts the award for Best Regional Roots Music Album during the Premiere Ceremony during The 59th GRAMMY Awards at Microsoft Theater on February 12, 2017 in Los Angeles, California.
Kevork Djansezian,Getty ImagesSinger Gregory Porter accepts the award for Best Jazz Vocal album at the Premiere Ceremony during The 59th GRAMMY Awards at Microsoft Theater on February 12, 2017 in Los Angeles, California.
Christopher Polk,Getty ImagesSinger/Songwriter Tori Kelly attends The 59th GRAMMY Awards at STAPLES Center on February 12, 2017 in Los Angeles, California.
Jordan Strauss, Invision/APLandon Barker, from left, Travis Barker, and Alabama Barker arrive at the 59th annual Grammy Awards at the Staples Center on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2017, in Los Angeles.
Kevork Djansezian,Getty ImagesSinger Joe Jonas of DNCE performs onstage at the Pre-GRAMMY Gala and Salute to Industry Icons Honoring Debra Lee at The Beverly Hilton on February 11, 2017 in Los Angeles, California.
Matt Sayles, Invision/APHost Margaret Cho speaks at the 59th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2017, in Los Angeles.
Chris Pizzello, Invision/APJacob Collier poses in the press room with the awards for best arrangement instrument and vocals for "Flintstones" and best arrangement instrumental or a cappella for "You and I" at the 59th annual Grammy Awards at the Staples Center on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2017, in Los Angeles.
Kevork Djansezian,Getty ImagesActor John Travolta speaks onstage during The 59th GRAMMY Awards at STAPLES Center on February 12, 2017 in Los Angeles, California.
Matt Sayles, Invision/APAdele performs a tribute to George Michael at the 59th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2017, in Los Angeles.
Chris Pizzello, Invision/APGerard Lo Monaco poses in the press room with the award for best boxed or special limited edition package for "Edith Piaf 1915-2015" at the 59th annual Grammy Awards at the Staples Center on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2017, in Los Angeles.
Matt Sayles, Invision/APJimmy Jam, left, presents Ziggy Marley with the award for best reggae album for "Ziggy Marley" at the 59th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2017, in Los Angeles.
Matt Sayles, Invision/APCeline Dion, second from left, presents Adele the award for song of the year for "Hello" at the 59th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2017, in Los Angeles.
Matt Sayles, Invision/APFantastic Negrito accepts the award for best contemporary blues album for "The Last Days of Oakland" at the 59th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2017, in Los Angeles.
Matt Sayles, Invision/APHillary Scott accepts the award for best contemporary christian music performance/song for "Thy Will" at the 59th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2017, in Los Angeles.
Chris Pizzello, Invision/APDirk Verbeuren, from left, David Ellefson, Dave Mustaine and Kiko Loureiro pose in the press room with the award for best metal performance for "Dystopia" at the 59th annual Grammy Awards at the Staples Center on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2017, in Los Angeles.
Kevork Djansezian, Getty ImagesRecording artist Demi Lovato performs onstage during The 59th GRAMMY Awards at STAPLES Center on February 12, 2017 in Los Angeles, California.
Matt Sayles, Invision/APZiggy Marley performs at the 59th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2017, in Los Angeles. Matt Sayles,Invision/AP
Matt Sayles, Invision/APFlume accepts the award for best dance/electronic album for "Skin" at the 59th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2017, in Los Angeles.
Larry Busacca, Getty Images for NARASSinger Beyonce performs during The 59th GRAMMY Awards at STAPLES Center on February 12, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by
Christopher Polk, Getty ImagesSinger Beyonce during The 59th GRAMMY Awards at STAPLES Center on February 12, 2017 in Los Angeles, California.
Kevin Winter,Getty ImagesRecording artist Bruno Mars (C) performs onstage during The 59th GRAMMY Awards at STAPLES Center on February 12, 2017 in Los Angeles, California.
Christopher Polk, Getty ImagesSinger Kelsea Ballerini during The 59th GRAMMY Awards at STAPLES Center on February 12, 2017 in Los Angeles, California.
Matt Sayles,Invision/APBruno Mars performs "That's What I Like" at the 59th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2017, in Los Angeles.
Kevork Djansezian, Getty ImagesRecording artists Josh Dun (L) and Tyler Joseph of Twenty One Pilots, accept the award for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance, onstage during The 59th GRAMMY Awards at STAPLES Center on February 12, 2017 in Los Angeles, California.
Kevin Winter, Getty ImagesRecording artists Cynthia Erivo (L) and John Legend perform onstage during The 59th GRAMMY Awards at STAPLES Center on February 12, 2017 in Los Angeles, California.
Matt Sayles,Invision/APThe Weeknd, center, and Daft Punk perform at the 59th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2017, in Los Angeles.
Christopher Polk, Getty ImagesHip Hop Artist Q-Tip during The 59th GRAMMY Awards at STAPLES Center on February 12, 2017 in Los Angeles, California.
Kevin Winter, Getty Images for NARASRecording artist Sturgill Simpson performs onstage during The 59th GRAMMY Awards at STAPLES Center on February 12, 2017 in Los Angeles, California.
Matt Sayles, Invision/APMexican singer Carla Morrison performs at the 59th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2017, in Los Angeles.
Matt Sayles, Invision/APNorthern Cree performs at the 59th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2017, in Los Angeles.
Matt Sayles, Invision/APAlicia Keys, left, and Maren Morris perform "Once" at the 59th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2017, in Los Angeles.
Matt Sayles, Invision/APWilliam Bell performs "Born Under a Bad Sign" at the 59th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2017, in Los Angeles.
Christopher Polk,Getty ImagesSinger Andra Day during The 59th GRAMMY Awards at STAPLES Center on February 12, 2017 in Los Angeles, California.
Kevork Djansezian, Getty ImagesRecording artist Tori Kelly performs onstage during The 59th GRAMMY Awards at STAPLES Center on February 12, 2017 in Los Angeles, California.
Kevin Winter,Getty ImagesRecording artists James Hetfield (L) of music group Metallica and Lady Gaga perform onstage during The 59th GRAMMY Awards at STAPLES Center on February 12, 2017 in Los Angeles, California.
Kevin Winter,Getty ImagesRecording artist The Weeknd performs onstage during The 59th GRAMMY Awards at STAPLES Center on February 12, 2017 in Los Angeles, California.
Matt Sayles,Invision/APJudy Collins performs at the 59th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2017, in Los Angeles.
Christopher Polk, Getty Images for NARASFaith Hill, Tim McGraw, John Legend, GRAMMY Awards host James Corden, Ryan Tedder of OneRepublic, Jennifer Lopez, Neil Diamond and Jason Derulo during The 59th GRAMMY Awards at STAPLES Center on February 12, 2017 in Los Angeles, California.
Christopher Polk,Getty ImagesHip Hop Artist Q-Tip of A Tribe Called Quest during The 59th GRAMMY Awards at STAPLES Center on February 12, 2017 in Los Angeles, California.
Kevin Winter,Getty ImagesRecording artists Skip Marley (L) and Katy Perry perform onstage during The 59th GRAMMY Awards at STAPLES Center on February 12, 2017 in Los Angeles, California.
Kevin Winter,Getty ImagesRecording artist Beyonce (R, holding microphone) performs onstage during The 59th GRAMMY Awards at STAPLES Center on February 12, 2017 in Los Angeles, California.
Christopher Polk, Getty ImagesMusician Bruno Mars during The 59th GRAMMY Awards at STAPLES Center on February 12, 2017 in Los Angeles, California.
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The Grammys featured memorable performances by the likes of Bruno Mars and A Tribe Called Quest, big victories by Chance the Rapper and David Bowie, and some unusual flubs Sunday, but they were overshadowed by Adele’s triumph and how she responded. The Recording Academy did nothing to calm criticism that black artists are overshadowed in major awards by more conservative white musicians.
