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Our new media console is designed to show the evolution of The Recording Academy through the years.
The GRAMMY Awards are an important part of that evolution as The Academy continues to recognize excellence in music,
as seen by millions worldwide every year. Take a journey through music history by clicking the thumbnails below for a
unique GRAMMY experience!
Some of the photos showcased here, in addition to many other timeless GRAMMY photographs,
are available in the special GRAMMY Awards coffee table book And The GRAMMY Goes To: The Official Story Of Music's Most
Coveted Award, available now online and at Borders Books stores.
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The 42nd Annual GRAMMY Awards
The 42nd Annual GRAMMY Awards kicked off the 21st century by celebrating the music of Santana with eight GRAMMY Awards,
a record for the most GRAMMY's for an album in a single year.
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The 43rd Annual GRAMMY Awards
The 43rd Annual GRAMMY Awards was marked by the memorable pairing of Elton John & Eminem, Madonna's
electrifying performance of her hit "Music" and U2's truly "Beautiful Day."
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The 44th Annual GRAMMY Awards
The 44th Annual GRAMMY Awards turned into a celebration of girl power with multiple winner Alicia Keys, Patti LaBelle with an all star Lady Marmalde performance and a show-stopping Mary J. Blige. |
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The 45th Annual GRAMMY Awards
The 45th Annual GRAMMY Awards was not only the first show without a single official host,
but also marked the return of Music's Biggest Night to New York City for the first time since
the tragic events of September 11.
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The 46th Annual GRAMMY Awards
Prince, in an unforgettable duet with Beyonce, kicked off The 46th Annual GRAMMY Awards marking the 20th anniversary
of his album Purple Rain. Other tributes showcased the music of The Beatles, the late Warren Zevon and Luther Vandross.
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The 47th Annual GRAMMY Awards
The 47th Annual GRAMMY Awards, hosted by Queen Latifah in Los Angeles, was an emotional tribute to musical legends.
It was the late Ray Charles who received the biggest tribute of the night with 8 posthumous GRAMMY Awards for his final album.
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The 48th Annual GRAMMY Awards
The 48th Annual GRAMMY Awards in Los Angeles boasted more one-of-a-kind collaborations including Madonna with cartoon
band Gorillaz, U2 with Mary J. Blige, Kanye West & Jamie Foxx and an electrifying Linkin Park with Jay-Z & Sir Paul McCartney.
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The 49th Annual GRAMMY Awards
The 49th GRAMMY Awards was an event full of surprises and multiple wins for Dixie Chicks, Mary J. Blige, Carrie Underwood and more.
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The Recording Academy's 50th Celebration
The Recording Academy kicked off its 18-month-long 50th Celebration and announced the GRAMMY Museum launch,
a retrospective book and GRAMMY Brand fashion line. Quincy Jones was named the 50th celebration ambassador.
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