
Bruno Mars swept the board at the 60th Annual Grammy Awards on Sunday night.

The singer , 32, won in all six categories he was nominated for, and took home the top three prizes of the night; Album Of The Year, Record Of The Year and Song Of The Year as the winners were announced during the biggest night in music of the year, held at New York City's Madison Square Garden.

The 24K Magic hitmaker - real name Peter Gene Hernandez - left Jay Z, 48, shut out of any wins despite having the most nominations of the night with eight nods.

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Magic: Bruno Mars swept the top categories at the 60th Grammy Awards as he took home the coveted Album, Record, and Song Of The Year awards at the gala event in New York City on Sunday

Ouch: Bruno beat out Jay Z in all three top categories as the 48-year-old rapper had the most nominations on the night with eight

Perhaps the most impressive win of the night for Bruno was taking home the last and most important award of the night: Album Of The Year.

He faced heavy competition as he was up against Jay Z's 4:44, Kendrick Lamar's DAMN., Lorde's Melodrama, and Childish Gambino's Awaken, My Love.

Jay Z, 48, had a rough night as he not only lost out in several of the rap/hip-hop categories to Lamar despite leading with the most nods with eight.

Bruno faced stiff competition in the Song Of The Year category as he was up against Jay Z's 4:44, Julia Michaels' Issues, Logic featuring Alessia Cara and Khalid's 1-800-273-8255, and mega hit Despacito from Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee featuring Justin Bieber.

Wow factor: Earlier in the night he accepted the Song Of The Year award for That's What I Like

Golden guy: The 32-year-old singer won Record Of The Year for 24K Magic as the gong was presented by the talented Alicia Keys

Golden boy: Finally Bruno took home the final and most coveted award of the night: Album Of The Year for 24K Magic

Later on in the evening, the Honolulu, Hawaii native beat out Jay Z once again in the Record Of The Year category as his 24K Magic beat out Jay's The Story Of OJ.

Mars definitely felt like the star of the show as he also performed latest hit Finesse (Remix) for the first time with Cardi B.

The 25-year-old Bodak Yellow rapper and Bruno had one of the most fun performances of the night as they rocked early Nineties looks inspired by variety show In Living Color.

Cardi showed off her legs in a pair of high-waisted blue, crimson, yellow and green shorts. =

In Living Color: Bruno was also joined by Cardi B as they performed their hit Finesse (Remix) for the first time

When you got it, flaunt it: Cardi, who shot to fame last year on the tide of her hit single Bodak Yellow, showed off her legs in a pair of high-waisted blue, crimson, yellow and green shorts

Homage: The pair's vibrantly colorful outfits were redolent of the original music video, which was itself influenced by the look of the iconic 1990s sketch show In Living Color

The Bronx-born rapper matched her bottoms with a striped bra-lette, adding a splash of glitz with a massive Moschino medallion and bell-like drop earrings.

Kendrick Lamar won the second most awards of the night as he earned five including Best Rap Album for DAMN. He had the second most nominations of the night with seven.

He had also stole the show earlier in the night as he won the first award of the night in the Best Rap/Sung Performance category after an incredible politically-charged performance.

The rapper who hails from Compton, California teamed up with Rihanna on the hit track LOYALTY. as they both hit the stage to thank their fans.

Opening up: Kendrick Lamar and Rihanna took home the first gong in the Best Rap/Sung Performance category at the 60th Annual Grammy Awards on Sunday night

Talented: The duo joined forces for hit track LOYALTY. which earned them the prize

Name a more iconic trio: The two were presented the award by legendary singer Tony Bennett

Going for the gold: The star is having quite the night as he later won the Best Rap Album gong for DAMN.

Kendrick also began the show with a performance as he started the event by doing XXX.

He then welcomed Bono and The Edge from U2 as he went into hit DNA.

Then Dave Chappelle came out for a short break and monologue before Kendrick kicked back into his performance which was chock full of social and political commentary.

'I just wanted to remind the audience that the only thing more frightening than watching a black man be honest in America, is being an honest black man in America,' the 44-year-old comedian said. 'Sorry for the interruption. Please continue.'

God bless you if it's good to you: Kendrick Lamar - who has seven nominations on the night - began the show with a performance as he started the event by doing XXX

Dream team: He then welcomed Bono and The Edge from U2 as he went into hit DNA

Making a statement: Then Dave Chappelle came out for a short break as he said 'the only thing more frightening than watching a black man be honest in America, is being an honest black man in America'

Legend: The performance was chock full of social commentary

Another one of the strongest performances of the night came from Kesha who gave a heart-wrenching performance of her song Praying.

The 30-year-old performer had written the song about the alleged abuse she suffered at the hands of her producer Lukasz 'Dr. Luke' Gottwald.

She was introduced by Janelle Monae, who wore a white rose pin on her black and floral suit, who gave a passionate speech in honor of the movement's fight against sexual harassment and abuse.

Powerful: Another one of the strongest performances of the night came from Kesha who gave a heart-wrenching performance of her song Praying

Squad goals: The 30-year-old singer was joined by Bebe Rexha, Cyndi Lauper, Camila Cabello, Andra Day, Kesha and Julia Michaels as they are pictured from right to left

Support system: The women also participated in a show of solidarity for the #TimesUp movement as several stars in attendance wore a single white rose as a sign of solidarity

Beautiful moment: Kesha then ended the emotional performance by bursting into tears as she was hugged by the fellow musicians

Mighty: She was introduced by Janelle Monae, who wore a white rose pin on her black and floral suit, who gave a passionate speech in honor of the movement's fight against sexual harassment and abuse

Making a stand: Camila, 20, then went on to introduce the next performance but not before using the opportunity on stage to make an impassioned plea for Dreamers

Passionate: 'Tonight, in this room full of music's dreamers, we remember that this country was built by Dreamers, for Dreamers, chasing the American dream,' the former Fifth Harmony singer said after performing 'Dreaming' with Kesha

Kesha then ended the emotional performance by bursting into tears as she was hugged by Camila Cabello, Bebe Rexha, Andra Day, Julia Michaels, and Cyndi Lauper.

The four women also participated in a show of solidarity for the #TimesUp movement as several stars wore a single white rose as a sign of solidarity.

The flower was either pinned or conveniently left with a long stem for red carpet vamping.

The message, of course, is a serious one as the music industry looked to follow up the anti-sexual misconduct show of black looks at the Golden Globes.

Camila, 20, then went on to introduce the next performance but not before using the opportunity on stage to make an impassioned plea for Dreamers.

Tremendous trio: Bryson Tiller, Rihanna, and DJ Khaled performed their smash-hit Wild Thoughts

Sultry: All eyes were definitely on Rihanna

'Tonight, in this room full of music's dreamers, we remember that this country was built by Dreamers, for Dreamers, chasing the American dream,' the former Fifth Harmony singer said after performing 'Dreaming' with Kesha.

She then shared that she has made it as far as she has because she is an immigrant who came to the country as a child with nothing.

Cabello immigrated from Cuba - meaning she was able to enter the country legally and be granted refuge. But she was brought to America in the same way as any DACA recipient, she explained.

Host with the most: The gala event is being held at the legendary Madison Square Garden in New York City and is hosted by funnyman James Corden as he passed up the regular monologue and instead introduced Lady Gaga

Emotional: The 31-year-old singer began her performance by dedicating the performance to her father's sister before performing Joanne while joined by Mark Ronson

Stunning: She then kicks into hit track Million Reasons for an emotional performance in which she showed her talents on the microphone and on the piano

Multi-talented: Childish Gambino put on quite the vocal performance

The former Fifth Harmony member then went on to introduce legendary band U2 who did their 2017 hit Get Out Of Your Own Way.

Another performance that had people buzzing was Rihanna's collaboration with DJ Khaled and Bryson Tiller as they did hit Wild Thoughts.

The 29-year-old songstress nearly suffered a wardrobe malfunction as she performed in a gorgeous pink dress featured sparkling rhinestones and a flirty fringed hem along her legs.

Talented: Pink had an emotional performance of Wild Hearts Can't Be Broken

20 Something: Newcomer Sza captivated the audience as she performed Broken Clocks

Unlikely duo: Elton John announced that he will be retiring from touring earlier this week but joined Miley Cyrus for a performance

Fun times: The unlikely duo performed Tiny Dancer as the 70-year-old legendary musician was being honored with the Recording Academy President's Merit Award with longtime writing partner Bernie Taupin who played piano

Wonder in white: Sam Smith performed his hit track Pray

Beautiful: Broadway legend Patti LuPone performed as Dear Evan Hansen star Ben Platt (right) did a tribute to Leonard Bernstein and Andrew Lloyd Webber

Partnership: Shaggy joined Sting during a performance of Englishman In New York

Elton John announced that he will be retiring from touring earlier this week but joined Miley Cyrus for a performance.

The unlikely duo performed Tiny Dancer as the 70-year-old legendary musician was being honored with the Recording Academy President's Merit Award with longtime writing partner Bernie Taupin who played piano.

It was a night of many tributes including one from country music stars Brothers Osborne, Eric Church and Maren Morris to all who were killed at the Route 91 festival in Las Vegas.

Tribute: Country singers the Brothers Osborne (left and second from left), Eric Church (right) and Maren Morris (second from right) all performed at the Route 91 country music festival before gunman Stephen Paddock, 64, fired into the crowd on October 1

Touching: Khalid, Logic, and Alessia Cara - pictured from left to right - did their emotional suicide prevention song 1-800-273-8255 in a very emotional performance after the in memoriam video pacakge

All three acts had performed at the event before gunman Stephen Paddock, 64, fired into the crowd on October 1.

He killed 58 people and injured hundreds more, making it the worst mass shooting in modern US history. Paddock later turned the gun on himself.

On Sunday, the singers performed a haunting version of Eric Clapton's ballad Tears in Heaven seated side by side in front of a backdrop lit up with the names of the victims.

The gala event was held at the legendary Madison Square Garden in New York City and was hosted by funnyman James Corden.

Making her name: Alessia Cara won the Best New Artist gong

Talented: Chris Stapleton won Best Country Album for his project From A Room: Volume 1

Shimmering: Katie Holmes looked fantastic as she introduced Bruno Mars and Cardi B's performance

Naturally beautiful: Alicia Keys looked gorgeous as always as she presented Record Of The Year

Perfect pitch: Anna Kendrick rocked a checked double-breasted suit as she presented

Talented: Donnie Wahlberg and Hailee Steinfeld presented Best Country Album

Just the two of us: Nick Jonas and Kelly Clarkson presented the Best New Artist a

Shining stars: Shemar Moore and Eve introduced up-and-coming act SZA

The 39-year-old did not start out the show with a traditional monologue as he transitioned into an introduction of Lady Gaga's performance.

The 31-year-old singer began her performance by dedicating the performance to her father's sister before performing Joanne.

She then kicks into hit track Million Reasons for an emotional performance in which she showed her talents on the microphone and on the piano.

This was the first time music's biggest night has been in the Big Apple since 2003 as it has been at Staples Center in Los Angeles for over a decade straight.

Happy family: Jay Z was supported by daughter Blue Ivy and wife Beyonce

Cheering section: Beyonce clapped along to one of the performances as adorable daughter Blue was drawn to the stage

Party people: Jay Z was seen hanging out with Jerry and Jessica Seinfeld during the event

Pushing patterns: Jamie Foxx and Childish Gambino AKA Donald Glover posed for a snap together

Generations: Miley Cyrus was joined by her mother Tish as they happily posed together while enjoying the show

Sharing the love: Man of the hour Bruno shook hands with Miley as they enjoyed the show together

Adorable: It certainly seemed to be a family affair as Pink was joined by daughter Willow Sage Hart and hubby Carey Hart

For the culture: Quavo, Takeoff and Offset of Migos - pictured from left to right - looked incredible in black and gold

Respect: Corden introduced himself to Lorde during the award show