Grammy Awards 2011: The Performances

The 53rd Annual Grammy Awards aren’t just about who wins what or what everyone’s wearing — or incubating inside of — it’s about the performances. Christina Aguilera, Florence Welch, and several other talented ladies kicked off the night with a diva-tastic tribute to Aretha Franklin, and no, no one rearranged the Queen of Soul’s lyrics… although they were mumbled beyond comprehension. Tap into our live blog commenting on the festivities, and check out all the performances after the jump! We’ll be updating throughout the night as they air.

Jennifer Hudson, Florence Welch, Christina Aguilera, Yolanda Adams, Martina McBride – Aretha Franklin medley

Lady Gaga – “Born This Way”

Muse – “Uprising”

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Miranda Lambert – “House That Built Me”

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Janelle Monae, B.o.B, Bruno Mars – “Nothin’ On You”, “Grenade”, “Cold War”

Katy Perry – “Not Like The Movies”, “Teenage Dream”

Justin Bieber & Usher – “Baby”, “Never Say Never”, “OMG”

Eminem, Rihanna, Dr. Dre & Skylar Grey – “Love The Way You Lie”, “I Need A Doctor”

Rihanna and Drake – “What’s My Name”

Cee Lo Green, Gwyneth Paltrow and The Muppets – “Forget You”

Lady Antebellum – “If You Don’t Know Me By Now”, “American Honey”, “Need You Now”

Arcade Fire – “Month Of May”

Mumford & Sons – “The Cave”/The Avett Brothers – “Head Full Of Doubt”/Bob Dylan – “Maggie’s Farm”

Mick Jagger & Raphael Saadiq – “Everybody Needs Somebody To Love”

Barbra Streisand – “Evergreen”

Arcade Fire – “Ready To Start”