In a year where the music industry lost some of its heavyweights, this year’s Grammy Award show paid tribute to some of those who paved the way along with honoring the young artists currently at work. This was a change of pace for the Grammys, which have taken some grief over the past few years for failing to embrace diversity with new artists and different genres. Here’s the official breakdown for this year’s Grammy Awards.

The night kicked off with Taylor Swift singing “Out of the Woods.” She would go on to win album of the year.

Her collaborator on the single “Bad Blood,” Kendrick Lamar, who led the nominated artists with 11 nominations, left the Staples Center with five trophies. This comes just two years after Lamar was infamously snubbed at the Grammys, going home empty handed after receiving seven nominations for his critically acclaimed album “good kid, m.A.A.d city.”
At this year’s ceremony, the rapper was not to be denied as his album, “To Pimp a Butterfly,” was so critically acclaimed it earned him a clean sweep of the rap category, making him the first artist to accomplish that feat. He was even presented his fifth Grammy win for Best Rap Album by legendary Compton rapper and personal idol Ice Cube, an award he dedicated to hip-hop’s greatest acts.

Lamar’s big night continued as he delivered one of the night’s most captivating performances when he took the stage in a blue jail suit to perform “The Blacker the Berry” and “Alright” from his album “To Pimp a Butterfly.”

As the night went on, the Grammys shifted gears, hitting a somber tone to pay tribute to some big names in the music industry who recently passed away. This included blues legend B.B King (honored by Gary Clark Jr., Bonnie Raitt and Chris Stapelton), Glenn Frey of “Eagles” (honored by his remaining bandmates), Lemmy Kilmister of “Motorhead” (honored by an all-star trio of Alice Cooper, Joe Perry and Johnny Depp) and of course David Bowie (honored by Lady Gaga).

Gaga’s tribute to Bowie was electrifying and beautifully achieved, as the Golden Globe-winning singer/actress serenaded the audience with a groovy, neon montage of the late Bowie’s greatest hits from “Changes” to “Fame” to “Heroes.” In typical Gaga fashion, she stole the show with her bizarre, innovative, enigmatic yet marvelous ways, putting together one of the more memorable performances of the night. This isn’t to take away from the surprisingly spectacular tribute to Lionel Richie by John Legend, Demi Lovato, Luke Bryan and Tyrese.

Another major moment took place across the country in New York City, where the cast from the hit Broadway musical “Hamilton” performed a segment from their show. Not too long afterward, they took home the Grammy for Best Musical Theater Album, which composer Lin-Manuel Miranda tearfully and creatively accepted.

Blue rock group Alabama Shakes was another big winner on the night, taking home four trophies including Best Rock Performance and Best Alternative Music Album for “Sound & Color.” They accepted the former before delivering a soulful yet edgy performance of the award winning song “Don’t Wanna Fight.”

Other major winners included D’Angelo, The Weeknd and Ed Sheeran, with Sheeran winning Song of the Year. The biggest prize of the night, Record of the Year, went to Mark Ronson and Bruno Mars for their smash hit “Uptown Funk,” the duo’s third win for the funky track.

The night was capped off by another surprise, as Pitbull gave a reggae-centric performance featuring Robin Thicke.

While some may be disheartened by Lamar losing out on Album of the Year to Swift, there’s no denying that the Grammys have taken a step in the right direction in including diversity in their nomination process. Lamar’s album may not have won Album of the Year, but it definitely left the biggest impact of the night, winning five trophies and delivering a politically charged, artistic performance that demanded to be seen and heard during an otherwise emotional night in Los Angeles.