
It’s been four long years since we’ve heard Adele perform on the Grammys stage, but she made the worth wait it on Monday night.
The 10-time Grammy winner — who had the biggest album of 2015 with her smash record 25 — opted to sing the ballad “All I Ask” rather than the ubiquitous radio single “Hello.”
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Despite some audio issues early on in the song, Adele’s powerhouse voice carried the unforgettable Grammys moment. Standing in front of a piano on the circular stage in the Staples Center, the lights were dimmed, but Adele’s vocals shined despite those pesky technical problems.
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As if she hadn’t already won over the crowd (who gave her a standing ovation), she gave props to another incredible performer from the evening, stating, “I love you, Kendrick Lamar, you’re amazing!”