Taylor Swift performs on stage at the Staples Center during the 55th Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California, February 10, 2013. (Photo: JOE KLAMAR/AFP/Getty Images)
The 55th annual GRAMMY Award show kicked off with a performance by Taylor Swift, some deep thoughts from host LL Cool J and a duet with Sir Elton John and Ed Sheeran.
Here are the winners and highlights from tonight:
11:17 p.m. - And... Album of the Year goes to Mumford and Sons for "Babel"
11:11 p.m. - Frank Ocean makes his debut at the GRAMMYs.
10:59 p.m. - "The Weight," a musical tribute to Levon Helm, of The Band, featuring Zac Brown, Mavis Staples, Mumford and Sons, Elton John, Brittany Howard of Alabama Shakes and T-Bone Burnett.
10:52 p.m. - GRAMMYs tribute to the musicians who died in 2012, including Donna Summer, Andy Griffith, Davy Jones, Donald "Duck" Dunn and Adam Yauch, among many, many others.
10:48 p.m. - Justin Timberlake, Ryan Seacrest and Neil Portnow + announce the new Music Educator Award. Nominate a music educator here:
10:38 p.m. - Prince announces the Record Of The Year award, which goes to Gotye and Kimbra for "Somebody That I Used To Know"
10:24 p.m. - Best New Artist goes to fun., who played in Macon at the Grand in October 2011, opening for Janelle Monae. Tickets were $15.
10:20 p.m. - Jack White rocks "Love Interruption" and the Staples Center by extension.
10:05 p.m. - Sting, Rhianna and Bruno Mars kick-off a tribute to Bob Marley.
9:57 p.m. - The Zac Brown Band wins Best Country Album with 'Uncaged.' In 2006, the Georgia native played Bragg Jam in Macon for just a handful of people.
9:52 p.m. - Kelly Clarkson performs a moving tribute to Lifetime Achievement recipients Patti Page and Carole King.
9:48 p.m. - Blues great Dr. John takes the stage with The Black Keys.
9:39 p.m. - The GRAMMY for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration goes to Frank Ocean, The Dream, Kanye West and Jay-Z for "No Church In The Wild"
9:29 p.m. - Kelly Clarkson's "Stronger" wins her the GRAMMY for Best Pop Vocal Album
9:24 p.m. - Alicia Keys plays drums on "Girl on Fire," joining Maroon 5 on stage.
9:20 p.m. - The Black Keys win Best Rock Performance for "Lonely Boy"
9:12 p.m. - Frank Ocean takes home the GRAMMY for Best Urban Contemporary Album winner for "Channel Orange"
9:05 p.m. - Justin Timberlake makes a triumphant return to the stage at the GRAMMYs -- hair straight, wearing a tux, the Tennessee Kids backing him and a black and white filter.
8:52 p.m. - fun. wins Song Of The Year for "We Are Young"
8:43 p.m. - Carrie Underwood wins Best Country Solo Performance for "Blown Away"
8:32 p.m. - Miranda Lambert and Dierks Bentley took the stage with Macon's Brian Layson on guitar.
8:21 p.m. - With Jennifer Lopez and Pitbull presenting, Adele takes home the first award of the evening, winning Best Pop Solo Performance for "Set Fire To The Rain [Live]"