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Famous Grammy Winners
The first Grammy Awards ceremony was held in 1959, after Walk of Fame recording executives compiled a list of industry leaders who they realized would never get a star on Hollywood Boulevard, but deserved recognition. The group helped found the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, and named their award the "Grammy" as a nod to Edison's gramophone. Since then, hundreds of music industry members have received Grammys for their notable accomplishments in the field of music and recording. Here are the many winners of this now-prestigious award.
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Adele
Adele
Singer / 1988 -
Singer Adele is a Grammy Award-winning artist whose throwback, soulful sound has made her an international success.
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Paul McCartney
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- Heather Mills and Paul McCartney
Paul McCartney
Animal Rights Activist, Songwriter, Singer / 1942 -
British vocalist, songwriter, musician, and composer, Paul McCartney was a member of the Beatles as well as one of the most popular solo performers of all time.
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Gotye
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Gotye
Musician / 1980 -
Gotye is a Belgian-Australian pop-music sensation. His eclectic music, which draws from a variety of sources, has topped charts and won awards worldwide.
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Kimbra
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- Famous Arians
- Famous Singers
- Famous Songwriters and Composers
Kimbra
Songwriter, Singer / 1990 -
New Zealand–born singer Kimbra is known for her fusion of musical styles and for her vocals on Gotye's hit "Somebody That I Used to Know."
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Kelly Clarkson
Kelly Clarkson
Singer / 1982 -
Kelly Clarkson is an American Idol winner who went on to record several top ten hits including "Breakaway," "Behind These Hazel Eyes" and "Because of You."
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Frank Ocean
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- Famous Scorpios
- Famous Singers
- Famous Songwriters and Composers
Frank Ocean
Songwriter, Singer / 1987 -
Frank Ocean is a singer-songwriter and member of the hip-hop collective Odd Future. He's best known for the albums nostalgia, ULTRA and channel ORANGE.
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