Amber Rose and Rita Ora work the metallic trend on the Grammys red carpet
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Metallic gowns were very much the order of the day at the Grammys on Sunday, with Taylor Swift stealing the red carpet show in a glamorous silver form fitting Gucci dress.
The 24-year-old multi nominated singer looked stunning in the long sleek gown which she teamed with silver drop earrings and platform heels for her arrival at The Staples Center in Downtown Los Angeles.
'I love it - it's like chain mail,' she told E!'s Ryan Seacrest on the red carpet when quizzed about her dress. 'It's bullet proof. It's really heavy. it's all the things you'd expect it to be - it's like a suit of armour.'
Heavy metal: Taylor showed off her extremely slim figure in the chainmail style Gucci gown, Amber Rose wore a plunging pale gold number, while Rita Ora wore gold and Ciara sparkled in bronze at the Grammy Awards at The Staples Cetre in Los Angeles on Sunday night
Taylor has been nominated for four Grammys, two for her record Red, which received nominations for Record Of The Year and Country Record Of The Year.
'The fans have given almost every song on the album a life of its own,' she told Seacrest. 'They really created longevity that I didn't expect in this album. It came out over a year ago and the fact that it's been nominated for Album Of The Year was amazing.'
Meanwhile, British singer Rita Ora cut a stunning figure in a gold Lanvin knee-length dress with long sleeves and strappy sandals.
It's Gucci: Taylor Swift looked stunning in a metallic form fitting gown which she described as like 'chain mail'
Heavy metal: Taylor showed off her extremely slim figure in the heavy metallic style gown teamed with platform heels
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Going for gold: Rita Ora dazzled in a long sleeved knee-length Lanvin frock teamed with matching heels
Cheeky pose: Rita attended the show with beau Calvin Harris, cheekily sticking her tongue out on the carpet
She teamed the look with a finger full of chunky glittery rings, a Jimmy Choo ‘Cloud’ clutch and brightly coloured nail varnish.
'I was going to do floor length but it's 4pm so I thought I'd do something short and kind of cute and glitzy,' she told Seacrest, later posing with beau Calvin Harris who looked dapper in a tuxedo.
The 23-year-old star is taking on her first acting role as Christian Grey's (Jamie Dornan) sister Mia in the film adaptation of Fifty Shades Of Grey.
'It's my first acting role so it's a big deal for me, she said, hinting that there would be an image change for the role. 'It's a surprise. Hopefully you won't recognise me. It's sexy.'
Beautiful in bronze: Pregnant Ciara said she chose her Emilio Pucci long sleeved gown months ago
Shining example: Amber Rose sported a dramatic pale gold gown which showed off her ample curves, also hiding her tattoos with make-up
Happy couple: Wiz Khalifa arrived with his wife Amber Rose who looked stunning in sparkly pale gold
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Fancy florals: Beyonce looked stunning in her Michael Costello designed cream lace embroidered gown
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Simply stunning: Beyonce showed off her bootlicious figure in the stunning gown which featured nude panels
Pregnant Ciara dressed her blossoming baby bump in a stunning embroidered bronze Emilio Pucci gown with long sleeves.
The singer, who is engaged to rapper and record producer Future, lovingly rubbed her swollen belly as she posed for photographers on the carpet.
'Three to four fittings were mandatory,' she admitted to E! about the gown, although she confessed she'd ensured she'd eaten a good meal before arriving at the Staples Centre.
'I feel really good, really comfortable. I [just] ate a club sandwich and fries,' she laughed.
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Musical theme: Katy Perry sported a stunning floaty Valentino gown decorated with notes for the Grammy Awards at The Staples Center in Downtown Los Angeles
Making sweet music: The star's gown featured sheer detail on the skirt and sleeves
Need assistance: Katy needed her dress arranged before posing for the bank of photographers at the Grammys
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Brother and sister: Katy brought her brother David along for the event and the pair posed on the carpet together
Beyonce may not have walked the carpet, but she still managed to impress in her lacy cream floral Michael Costello designed gown with flesh panels.
The singer wore her hair in a curly bobbed style with bright red lipstick and matching rings completing the look.
The gown was a change of costume from her rather racy leotard she wore on stage with husband Jay-Z for a raunchy performance of song Drunk In Love.
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Suited up: Madonna cut a striking figure in a Ralph Lauren suit, white shirt, tie and hat, matching her eight-year-old son David who she brought along to the red carpet
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Hats off to the Queen of Pop: Madonna made a typically dramatic entrance to the show, but wouldn't confirm her performance with Macklemore & Lewis
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Suited up: Madonna revealed her eight-year-old son had selected their red carpet outfits
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Lady in red: Pink looked sleek and sophisticated in a structured strapless scarlet gown by Sydney-based designer Johanna Johnson
Happy and relaxed: Pink showed no sign of nerves ahead of her Grammy performance
Meanwhile Katy Perry looked stunning in a fairytale Valentino dress decorated with music notes. 'It's musical for music's biggest night,' she told Seacrest.
Her black hair was pulled into a dramatic twisted updo teamed with glittering drop earrings as she posed alongside her brother David Hudson on the carpet.
The star has been nominated for two Grammy Awards for her song Roar. 'It's so exciting to be here and nominated for that song,' she said.
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Me and my gal: Robin Thicke and wife Paula Patton looked in good spirits as they posed on the carpet
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The zebra effect: There was certainly no missing the actress in her animal-print inspired gown which featured animal heads near the neckline
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He wore blue velvet: Robin Thicke looked typically dapper in his navy suit and bow tie
She's electric: Alicia Keys sported an extremely plunging bright blue Armani Privé gown slashed to her navel
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Can't stop smiling: Alicia and husband Swizz Beatz larked around on the red carpet
Madonna cut an equally striking figure when she arrived with son David both wearing matching suits, white shirts and black ties. 'We're both working the Ralph Lauren angle,' she said.
The Queen of Pop walked down the carpet with a black cane and also sported a glittering silver glove and a grill on her teeth.
She credited her son with her striking red carpet look. 'For this look I followed his lead,' she told Seacrest. 'He dressed me tonight.'
Blooming lovely: Ariana Grande sported a black, white and pink Dolce & Gabbana strapless midi-dress with full skirt
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Blue beauty: Anna Faris looked demure in the strapless simple Fitriani gown while she wore her blonde hair poker straight
New job for the day: The Mom actress was among the presenters at the awards
Glittering couple: John Legend and Chrissy Teigen were very much the glamorous couple with Chrissy sporting a plunging gold sequinned Johanna Johnson gown
However, the star wouldn't comment on reports that she is set to take the stage with Macklemore & Lewis to perform a version of their hit Same Love.
Instead, she said cryptically: 'I feel like history is going to be made tonight.'
Pink also cut a striking figure in a sophisticated strapless structured red gown by Sydney-based designer Johanna Johnson which contrasted with her platinum blonde hair and was a far cry from her usual punky image.
Back to black: Kelly Osbourne wore a long sleeved gold and black number with draped back and backwards necklace
Lovely lace: Paris Hilton cuts a striking figure in a white lacy House of Milani white gown with blonde updo
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A striking sight: Paris certainly made an entrance in her white and nude intricate gown which featured a high collar
There was also plenty of black and white gowns, with Paula Patton choosing the most memorable with a animal-print inspired frock which featured two zebra heads towards the neckline.
She arrived with husband Robin Thicke whose song Blurred Lines, featuring Pharrell Williams and T.I. was nominated for Record of the Year and Best Pop Duo/Group Performance.
Ariana Grande was one of the few stars to opt for a floral theme, arriving in a strapless black Dolce & Gabbana midi-dress decorated with pink and white flowers. 'I tried on five dresses but I liked this one,' she told E! 'I like being a girl so I can dress in dresses.'
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Coupling up: Chloe Green and Marc Anthony arrived together while Blake Shelton's wife Miranda Lambert wore a stunning scarlet gown
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Red alert! Miranda Lambert looked stunning in her scarlet plunging Pamella Roland dress teamed with matching shoes and lipstick
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The white stuff: Anna Kendrick sported a pale Azarro gown with lace-up front and thigh-high split
Star-studded affair: Katy Perry enjoyed chewing the fat with Stevie Nicks who sported a rock and roll ensemble including black leather gloves
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Rock lady legends: Cyndi Lauper looked striking in a black Alexander McQueen cape with dramatic gold necklace and Nicks wore an off the shoulder ensemble with black boots and a chunky necklace
Many stars plumped for blue with Alicia Keys flashing the flesh in an extremely plunging Armani Privé gown slashed to the navel, while Anna Faris looked chic in a sweeping strapless Fitriani midnight blue number.
Chrissy Teigen managed to outshine husband John Legend - quite literally - arriving in a sequinned gold glittering plunging gown by Johanna Johnson which showed off her svelte figure to the maximum.
It seems that the model ate a small meal before the carpet, so she could fit into her gown.
'Effing diets,' she wrote on Twitter. 'Made John's pre grammy meal. Tuna salad w spinach and tomatoes and avocado.
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Big nominee: Country singer Kacey Musgraves looked princess-like in her floaty and frilly pastel Armani Privé gown
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Wonder in white: Iggy Azalea wore an ethereal embroidered white sleeveless Elie Saab dress with her long blonde hair loose around her shoulders
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Bold and beautiful: Gloria Estefan wore a form fitting Gustavo Cadile number with lace sleeves, Colbie Callat sported a dramatic scarlet Ezra Santos gown with flesh panel , while Tamar Braxton sported a red strapless dress and Jennifer Gasoi posed with her gong for Best Children's Album
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Cream of the crop: Skylar Grey sported a leather textured beige Michael Costello gown
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Flower power: Singer Sara Bareilles sported a dramatic Blumarine 'mullet' style cream gown teamed with red shoes and scarlet and gold clutch bag
Actor and singer Jared Leto, who has been a staple of awards season this year for his Oscar-nominated role in Dallas Buyer's Club, arrived with his band 30 Seconds From Mars.
He told E! he was enjoying being in the spotlight both for his acting and his music. 'It's been fun for the family, fun for the friends. It's been a blast.'
And at one point, he enjoyed a male bonding moment with Steven Tyler and Smokey Robinson, with the Aerosmith frontman sporting an eye-catching white suit.
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Two generations: Pharrell Williams and Paul McCartney rubbed shoulders backstage, while the former Beatle also caught up with Stevie Wonder
Matching headgear: Sean Lennon and Yoko Ono arrived at the Grammy Awards, perfectly coordinating in suits and black hats
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Peace out: Ringo Starr and wife Barbara Bach both wore black suits as they arrived on the carpet
The evening was packed with rock legends with Paul McCartney spotted chatting to Pharrell Williams and later catching up to old friend Stevie Wonder backstage.
Ringo Starr was also at the bash ahead of his performance with his old Beatles bandmate, while John Lennon's widow Yoko Ono arrived with their son Sean Lennon.
Earlier, Kelly Osbourne and Paris Hilton contrasted in differing black and white gowns as they were among the first of the arrivals in the afternoon.
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Tangerine dream: Natasha Bedingfield sported a vivid gown with frilled shoulder and Giuliana Rancic sported a stunning bright orange lacy number with flesh panels
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Glamming up: Kathy Griffin sported a snakeskin style print blue, Nancy O'Dell glittered in a long sleeved mini dress, Bonnie McKee sported midnight blue Gustavo Cadile and Zendaya wore black and blue Emanuel Ungaro from the Spring 2014 collection
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Nights in black lace: Fantasia sported a short sleeved black lace gown with sheer panels, Sarah Hyland wore black and white, Faith Evans sported a textured black gown and Tia Carrere wore a textured black knee length gown
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Shades of grey and white: Mark Ronson and actress Josephine de la Baume, while Pharrell and wife Helen Lasichanh looked ultra casual and Macklemore arrived with fiance Tricia Davis
The Fashion Police star covered up in a long sleeved black Badgley Mischka gown with gold ornate design on the shoulders which offset her lavender bobbed hair style to maximum effect, while one of her father Ozzy's crosses hung down her back.
Wannabe DJ Paris, meanwhile sported a white House of Milan dress with daring sheer lace panels at the side with her blonde hair piled into a loose updo.
'Killing it in all white,' she wrote on Twitter, alongside a sultry snapshot of herself in the gown. 'Loves it.'
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Nominees: Daft Punk and Macklemore & Lewis were among the double acts up for Grammy Awards
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I'm with the band: Rita Ora shared a laugh with Jared Leto and his band 30 Seconds From Mars
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Award show fun: Jared Leto, Smokey Robinson and Steven Tyler enjoyed a bonding moment on the carpet
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Rock and rollers: Willie Nelson arrived in a black ensemble with hat, Keith Urban looked relaxed ahead of his performance, Ed Sheeran was suited and booted while Steven Tyler wore white
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Coordinated couple: Cee Lo Green and his daughter both wore white on the red carpet
Other early arrivals included included Kelly's fellow E! host Giuliana Rancic who wore a bright orange Alex Perry designed gown.
Going into the awards, Jay Z led pack with nine nominations followed by Justin Timberlake, Macklemore & Lewis, Pharrell Williams, and Kendrick Lamar with seven each.
Beyonce and Jay-Z, Madonna, Pink, Katy Perry, Paul McCartney, Lorde, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Imagine Dragons and John Legend were all on the performers list.
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Time for a night out: Kevin Hart and Enniko Parrish looked ready to let their hair down, as Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka were also on the red carpet with Neil Young and wife Pegi
Suited with sunglasses: Legendary band Metallica arrived looking smart in jackets and ties
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Heavy metal: Ozzy Osbourne, Tommy Iommi and Geezer Butler of Black Sabbath matched in trademark black
Father and daughter day out: Jamie Foxx brought along Corinne Bishop to the show
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LL Cool J is once again the host for the music industry's biggest night.
Young guns: Jesse McCartney joined Austin Mahone, Miguel and Mack Wilds on the arrivals line
Celebrities scheduled to present include, Anna Kendrick, Ariana Grande, Marc Anthony, Anna Faris, Jamie Foxx, Neil Patrick Harris, Alicia Keys,Cindi Lauper, Jared Leto, Bruno Mars, Martina McBride, Miguel, Yoko Ono and Julia Roberts.
Before the show began, Cyndi Lauper hosted the pre-telecast ceremony where over 70 awards were given out.
With about 20 musical performances taking place, the actual show only allows for a dozen or so awards to be given out during the live telecast, hence the need for the earlier ceremony.
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Time After Time: Cyndi Lauper hosted the pre-telecast where over 70 awards were given out
2014 GRAMMY AWARDS WINNERS LIST
Album of the Year: Daft Punk
Record of the Year: Daft Punk, Get Lucky
Best New Artist: Macklemore & Ryan Lewis
Best Pop Duo/Group Performance: Get Lucky, Daft Punk ft. Pharrell Williams and Nyle Rodgers
Best Rock Song: Cut Me Some Slack, Dave Grohl, Paul McCartney, Krist Novoselic & Pat Smear
Best Pop Solo Performance: Royals, Lorde
Best Rap/Sung Collaboration: Holy Grail, Jay Z ft. Justin Timberlake
Best Country Album: Same Trailer Different Park, Kacey Musgraves
Song of the Year: Royals, Lorde
Best Pop Instrumental Album: Stepping Out, Herb Albert
Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album: To Be Loved, Michael Buble
Best Reggae Album: Ziggy Marley In Concert, Ziggy Marley
Best Spoken Word Album: America Again: Re-becoming The Greatness We Never Weren't, Stephen Colbert
Best Remixed Recording, Non-Classical: Summertime Sadness, Cedric Gervais, Remixer (Lana Del Rey)
Best Gospel/Contemporary Christian Music Performance: Break Every Chain [Live], Tasha Cobbs
Best Gospel Song: If He Did It Before... Same God [Live], Tye Tribbett
Best Pop Duo/Group Performance: Get Lucky, Daft Punk ft. Pharrell Williams and Nyle Rodgers
Best Rock Song: Cut Me Some Slack, Dave Grohl, Paul McCartney, Krist Novoselic & Pat Smear
Best Pop Solo Performance: Royals, Lorde
Best Rap/Sung Collaboration: Holy Grail, Jay Z ft. Justin Timberlake
Best Country Album: Same Trailer Different Park, Kacey Musgraves
Song of the Year: Royals, Lorde
Best Pop Instrumental Album: Stepping Out, Herb Albert
Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album: To Be Loved, Michael Buble
Best Reggae Album: Ziggy Marley In Concert, Ziggy Marley
Best Spoken Word Album: America Again: Re-becoming The Greatness We Never Weren't, Stephen Colbert
Best Remixed Recording, Non-Classical: Summertime Sadness, Cedric Gervais, Remixer (Lana Del Rey)
Best Gospel/Contemporary Christian Music Performance: Break Every Chain [Live], Tasha Cobbs
Best Gospel Song: If He Did It Before... Same God [Live], Tye Tribbett
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Best Gospel Album: Greater Than [Live], Tye Tribbet,
Best Latin Pop Album: Vida, Draco Rosa,
Best Song Written For Visual Media: Skyfall, Thomas Newman
Best Chamber Music/Small Ensemble Performance: Brady Wells and Roomful of Teeth, Roomful of Teeth
Best New Age Album: Love's River, Laura Sullivan
Best Jazz Vocal Album: Liquid Spirit, Gregory Porter,
Best Jazz Instrumental Album: Money Jungle: Provocative In Blue, Terri Lyne Carrington
Best Latin Jazz Album: Song For Maura, Paquito D'Rivera And Trio Corrente
Best Compilation Soundtrack Album: Sound City: Real To Reel, Butch Vig (Compilation Producer)
Best Musical Theater Album: Kinky Boots, Cyndi Lauper
Best Americana Album: Old Yellow Moon, Emmylou Harris, Rodney Crowell
Best Folk Album: My Favorite Picuture of You, Guy Clark
Best Dance Recording: Clarity, Zedd ft. Foxes
Best Dance/Electronica Album: Random Access Memories, Daft Punk
Best Comedy Album: Calm Down Gurrl, Kathy Griffin
Best Rap Performance: Thift Shop, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis
Best Rap Song: Thift Shop, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis
Best Rap Album: The Heist, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis
Best R&B Performance: Something, Snarky Puppy With Lalah Hathaway
Best Latin Pop Album: Vida, Draco Rosa,
Best Song Written For Visual Media: Skyfall, Thomas Newman
Best Chamber Music/Small Ensemble Performance: Brady Wells and Roomful of Teeth, Roomful of Teeth
Best New Age Album: Love's River, Laura Sullivan
Best Jazz Vocal Album: Liquid Spirit, Gregory Porter,
Best Jazz Instrumental Album: Money Jungle: Provocative In Blue, Terri Lyne Carrington
Best Latin Jazz Album: Song For Maura, Paquito D'Rivera And Trio Corrente
Best Compilation Soundtrack Album: Sound City: Real To Reel, Butch Vig (Compilation Producer)
Best Musical Theater Album: Kinky Boots, Cyndi Lauper
Best Americana Album: Old Yellow Moon, Emmylou Harris, Rodney Crowell
Best Folk Album: My Favorite Picuture of You, Guy Clark
Best Dance Recording: Clarity, Zedd ft. Foxes
Best Dance/Electronica Album: Random Access Memories, Daft Punk
Best Comedy Album: Calm Down Gurrl, Kathy Griffin
Best Rap Performance: Thift Shop, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis
Best Rap Song: Thift Shop, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis
Best Rap Album: The Heist, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis
Best R&B Performance: Something, Snarky Puppy With Lalah Hathaway
Best Traditional R&B Performance: Please Come Home, Gary Clark Jr.
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Best R&B Song: Pusher Love Girl, Justin Timberlake
Best Urban Contemporary Album: Unapologetic, Rihanna
Best R&B Album: Girl on Fire, Alicia Keys
Best Blues Album: Get Up! Ben Harper With Charlie Musselwhite
Best Music Film: Live Kisses, Paul McCartney
Best Country Duo/Group Performance: From This Valley, The Civil Wars
Best Country Solo Performance: Wagon Wheel, Darius Rucker
Best Country Song: Merry Go Round, Shane McAnally, Kacey Musgraves & Josh Osborne
Best Rock Performance: Radioactive, Imagine Dragons
Best Alternative Music Album: Modern Vampires of the City, Vampire Weekend
Producer of the Year, Non-Classical: Pharrell Williams
Best Metal Performance: God Is Dead, Black Sabbath
Best Rock Album: Celebration Day, Led Zeppelin
Best Urban Contemporary Album: Unapologetic, Rihanna
Best R&B Album: Girl on Fire, Alicia Keys
Best Blues Album: Get Up! Ben Harper With Charlie Musselwhite
Best Music Film: Live Kisses, Paul McCartney
Best Country Duo/Group Performance: From This Valley, The Civil Wars
Best Country Solo Performance: Wagon Wheel, Darius Rucker
Best Country Song: Merry Go Round, Shane McAnally, Kacey Musgraves & Josh Osborne
Best Rock Performance: Radioactive, Imagine Dragons
Best Alternative Music Album: Modern Vampires of the City, Vampire Weekend
Producer of the Year, Non-Classical: Pharrell Williams
Best Metal Performance: God Is Dead, Black Sabbath
Best Rock Album: Celebration Day, Led Zeppelin
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