Adele dominated the 54th Annual Grammy Awards with six wins, sweeping the major categories of song, record and album of the year. The Brit songstress also proved that her vocals are indeed full strength following throat surgery as she belted out her soulful hit “Rolling In The Deep.”
Adele’s return to the stage was prepped by actress Gwyneth Paltrow, who called her “something special.”
Indeed, the singer radiated throughout the evening, even managing to come off as charming while wiping away snot.
“This record is inspired by something that is really normal, and everyone’s been through it — just a rubbish relationship,” said an emotional Adele during her acceptance speech for Album of the Year. “And it’s gone on to do things that I can’t tell you like how I feel about it. It’s been the most life-changing year.”
It was then as she wiped away tears, that Adele noticed that her nose was running.
“Oh, I’ve got a bit of snot!” she said with a laugh.
The night featured several other talented female performers, including Jennifer Hudson, who performed Whitney Houston’s “I Will Always Love You” in honor of the late singer, Katy Perry, Rihanna, Taylor Swift, Alicia Keys and Bonnie Raitt.
Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Bonnie Raitt is gearing up for the April 10 launch of her new album, Slipstream – her first in seven years.
Slipstream features original compositions, as well as two Bob Dylan cover tracks and a reggae cover of Gerry Rafferty’s “Right Down the Line,” which you can enjoy via the stream below.
In addition, the first single – a reggae-inspired cover of Gerry Rafferty’s “Right Down The Line” – is currently streaming.
“I’ve always been a big Gerry Rafferty fan. I heard the song ‘Right Down the Line’ come on the radio a few years ago, and the guitar came to me like a lighting bolt,” she told Rolling Stone. “Gerry was such a soulful and unique artist and I’m very sorry he passed before he could hear our version of his song.”
May 1 – Newkirk, OK – First Council Casino (on sale 02/11)
May 3 – Durant, OK – Choctaw Casino (on sale now)
May 4 – Vinton, LA – Delta Downs Racetrack & Casino (on sale 02/27)
May 6 – New Orleans, LA – Jazz & Heritage Festival
May 8 – Meridian, MS – MSU Riley Center for Education and the Performing Arts* (on sale 02/20)
May 9 – Atlanta, GA – Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre* (on sale 02/17)
May 12 – Nashville, TN – Ryman Auditorium* (on sale 02/17)
May 13 – Louisville, KY – Whitney Hall at the Kentucky Center* (on sale 02/10)
May 14 – Knoxville, TN – Tennessee Theatre* (on sale 02/10)
May 16 – Indianapolis, IN – Clowes Memorial Hall* (on sale TBD)
May 18 – St. Louis, MO – The Pageant* (on sale 02/17)
May 19 – Chicago, IL – The Chicago Theatre* (on sale 02/11)
May 22 – Midland, MI – Midland Center for the Arts* (on sale 04/02)
May 23 – Akron, OH – Akron Civic Theatre* (on sale 02/17)
May 25 – Ann Arbor, MI – Hill Auditorium* (on sale 04/09)
May 26 – Toronto, ONT – Massey Hall* (on sale 02/11)
May 27 – Rochester, NY – Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre* SOLD OUT
May 30 – Hampton Beach, NH – Casino Ballroom (on sale 02/10)
May 31 – Portland, ME – Merrill Auditorium* (on sale 02/10)
June 2 – Albany, NY – Palace Theatre* (on sale 02/10)
June 3 – Burlington, VT – Burlington Discover Jazz Festival* (on sale 03/19)
June 8 – Holyoke, MA – Mountain Park+ (on sale 2/17)
June 9 – Uncasville, CT – Mohegan Sun Arena+ (on sale 03/09)
June 12 – Charlottesville, VA – nTelos Wireless Pavilion+ (on sale 04/06)
June 13 – Portsmouth, VA – nTelos Harbor Center Pavilion+ (on sale 02/10)
June 14 – Vienna, VA – Wolf Trap+ (on sale 03/24)
June 16 – Philadelphia, PA – Academy of Music+ (on sale TBD)
June 17 – Baltimore, MD – Pier Six Pavilion+ (on sale 02/10)
June 20 – New York, NY – Beacon Theatre+ (on sale 02/17)
June 23 – Boston, MA – Bank of America Pavilion+ (on sale 2/27)
June 24 – Hyannis, MA – Cape Cod Melody Tent+ (on sale 03/03)
