Guide Note
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Fast Facts
- First Grammys: 1959
- First live telecast: 1971
- Presented by: NARAS
- Grammy is short for Gramophone
- Eligibility for being honored at the awards show begins on October 1st of the previous year
- Members of the Academy can vote in the four general categories, as well as 8 of the 31 additional categories
2008 Grammys
The 2008 Grammys were held at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California on February 10, 2008.
During the ceremony, Alicia Keys sang alongside a recording of Frank Sinatra and also performed her single "No One" with John Mayer. Beyonce Knowles performed with Tina Turner. Carrie Underwood sang "Before He Cheats". Feist performed her single "1 2 3 4." The Foo Fighters played "The Pretender" with John Paul Jones. John Fogerty, Jerry Lee Lewis and Little Richard joined forces to perform three songs. Fergie sang "Finally" with John Legend. Kanye West sang "Hey Mama" and "Stronger" with Daft Punk. And Rihanna performed "Umbrella" with The Time.
