Who hosted the 56th Annual Grammy Awards?
LL Cool J hosted the 56th Annual Grammy Awards, appearing as host for the third time. The ceremony was held on the 26th of January 2014 at Staples Center in Los Angeles.
Questions about 56th Annual Grammy Awards
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Who won Album of the Year at the 56th Grammy Awards?
Daft Punk won Album of the Year at the 56th Grammy Awards for Random Access Memories. The album was part of a five-award sweep for the French duo that night.
Why was Lorde historic at the 56th Grammy Awards?
Lorde became the youngest artist to win the Song of the Year category in Grammy history, taking home the award for "Royals" at age 17. She also won Best Pop Solo Performance for the same song.
What happened during Macklemore and Ryan Lewis's performance at the 56th Grammys?
Macklemore and Ryan Lewis performed "Same Love" to accompany a mass wedding of gay and heterosexual couples on the Grammy stage. The ceremony was presided over by Queen Latifah, with Madonna also appearing during the performance.
Who received the most nominations at the 56th Grammy Awards?
Jay-Z received the most nominations at the 56th Annual Grammy Awards with nine. Justin Timberlake, Kendrick Lamar, Macklemore and Ryan Lewis, and Pharrell Williams each received seven nominations.
What new Grammy category was introduced at the 56th Annual Grammy Awards?
Best American Roots Song was introduced at the 56th Annual Grammy Awards as a new songwriters' award covering Americana, bluegrass, blues, folk, and regional roots music. The inaugural winner was "Love Has Come for You" by Edie Brickell and Steve Martin.