The 53rd Annual Grammy Awards (2011) HDTV MKV Mediafire
Synopsis
Predictable they were not, and this year's Grammys were actually more reminiscent of a live variety show than an awards presentation. With only ten statues presented during the show's entire three and a half hour run, (the first hour yielded only one, which went to Train for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group), the show's format has morphed into what some would call a televised concert of live performances and tributes, with an award or two thrown in for posterity. Truth be told, only a handful of top honors were announced on air, with the vast majority of winners revealed prior to the show's live broadcast. The 53rd Annual Grammy Awards (TV) opened with a tribute to Aretha Franklin, who watched from home due to recent health issues. The homage to the Queen of Soul featured Christina Aguilera, Jennifer Hudson, Florence Welch, Yolanda Adams, and Martina McBride performing
