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Singer Adele accepts the Grammy for Best New Artist at the 51st annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, February 8, 2009.

Singer Adele performs at the 51st annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles February 8, 2009.

Adele holds her awards for Best New Artist and Best Pop Vocal Album for 'Chasing Pavements' while backstage at the 51st annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles February 8, 2009.

Adele laughs while holding her awards for Best New Artist and Best Pop Vocal Album for 'Chasing Pavements' backstage at the 51st annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles February 8, 2009

The Grammy telecast was filled with eye-popping and eyebrow-raising performances, from Radiohead's collaboration with a college marching band to a televised black-and-white throwback performance from Jay-Z, T.I., Lil Wayne, Kanye West and a (very) pregnant M.I.A. on "Swagga Like Us."

British singer Adele was also teary, as she beat the Jonas Brothers, Lady Antebellum, Jazmine Sullivan and fellow Brit singer Duffy to nab best new artist. It was her second award of the evening.

"Thank you so much. I'm going to cry. I want to thank my manager, my mom, she's in London. And Duffy I love you. I think you're amazing. Jonas Brothers, I love you as well," she said, delivering that last bit with a devilish look, eliciting laughter.

It was Adele's second award; she earlier won for best female pop vocal.

(Agencies)