British singer-songwriter Adele performed "Chasing Pavements" at the 2009 Grammy Awards ceremony on February 8. The young singer was nominated for four awards, Best New Artist, Record of the Year, Song of the Year and Female Pop Vocal Performance.HitFix.com: Hitfix Goes to the Grammys: Interview with Adele (February 2, 2009) Adele won the award for for Best New Artist.
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Adele released her Mercury Prize nominated debut album, 19, in 2008. It was a critical and commercial success in the UK. The album peaked at #1 and was certified platinum.HitFix.com: Hitfix Goes to the Grammys: Interview with Adele (February 2, 2009)
Adele Facts
- Genre: Soul
- Years active: 2006 - present
- Labels: Divided By Law, XL Recordings, Columbia
- Debut studio album: 19
- 19 went platinum in the UK
- Appeared as the musical guest on Saturday Night Live October 18, 2008
- Performed "Chasing Pavements" and "Cold Shoulder"
Adele Grammy Performance Video
- YouTube Video: Sugarland and Adele Grammys 2009 (Time: 5:58)
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Fast Facts
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Performed "Chasing Pavements" at the 51st Grammy Awards
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Staples Center in Los Angeles, California
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February 8, 2009 8PM EST on CBS
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Best New Artist, Record of the Year, Song of the Year and Female Pop Vocal Performance
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Other Best New Artists nominees include Duffy, Jonas Brothers, Lady Antebellum and Jazmine SullivanJust Jared Jr.: The Jonas Brothers To Perform at Grammys! (January 13, 2009)
