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Lady Antebellum, John Legend and the Roots, Jay-Z and more take home Grammys. By Mawuse Ziegbe Lady Antebellum Photo: Kevin Winter/ Getty Images All the Grammys have been handed out, and in a night of upsets, a few unexpected artists walked away with some glittery statuettes for the mantle. Jazz bassist and singer Esperanza Spalding snagged the Best New Artist trophy , besting chart-toppers like Justin Bieber and Drake, and indie darlings Arcade Fire won the coveted Album of the Year trophy, beating out pop supernovas like Lady Gaga and Katy Perry, heavily nominated MC Eminem and country stars Lady Antebellum. Lady Antebellum have plenty more to celebrate, however, having picked up no less than five awards, including both Song of the Year and Record of the Year. John Legend and the Roots’ joint project Wake Up! as well as Jay-Z scored three awards (none were televised), while 10-time and six-time nominees Em and Gaga both walked away with two awards. Check out some of the winners below: Album of the Year Arcade Fire – The Suburbs Record of the Year Lady Antebellum – “Need You Now” Best New Artist Esperanza Spalding Song of the Year Lady Antebellum – “Need You Now” Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group With Vocals Train – “Hey, Soul Sister (Live)” Best Pop Collaboration With Vocals Herbie Hancock, Pink, India.Arie, Seal, Konono No. 1, Jeff Beck and Oumou Sangare – “Imagine” Best Dance Recording Rihanna – “Only Girl (In the World)” Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group With Vocals The Black Keys – “Tighten Up” Best Hard Rock Performance Them Crooked Vultures – “New Fang” Best Rock Song Neil Young – “Angry World” Best Alternative Music Album The Black Keys – Brothers Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group With Vocals Sade – “Soldier of Love” Best Contemporary R&B Album Usher – Raymond v. Raymond Best Rap/Sung Collaboration Jay-Z and Alicia Keys – “Empire State of Mind” Best Rap Song Jay-Z and Alicia Keys – “Empire State of Mind” Best Rap Album Eminem – Recovery Best Country Collaboration With Vocals Zac Brown Band and Alan Jackson – “As She’s Walking Away” Best Country Song Lady Antebellum – “Need You Now” Best Country Album Lady Antebellum – Need You Now Best Americana Album Mavis Staples – You Are Not Alone Best Traditional Blues Album Pinetop Perkins and Willie “Big Eyes” Smith – Joined at the Hip Check out a complete Grammy winners list here . For Grammy Awards winners list, analysis, interviews, fashion and more, stick with MTV News during the big show and beyond. Related Videos 53rd Annual Grammy Awards Performances Related Photos The 2011 Grammy Awards Show Related Artists Lady Antebellum John Legend The Roots

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Grammy Awards 2011 Winners List