The 23-year-old British songstress was crying by the time she accepted her sixth award -- for the most prized album of the year Grammy. "I just first want to say 'Mom, girl did good,'" Adele said.
"It's been the most life-changing year," she said.
Adele, who underwent surgery for "recurrent vocal cord hemorrhage" in November, sang "Rolling In The Deep," ending speculation about her recovery. Adele enjoyed a loud and long standing ovation from the packed Staples Centers audience after her strong delivery.
Just minutes earlier, she and songwriting partner Paul Epworth won the song of the year Grammy for their collaboration on the song.
She also won Grammys for record of the year, best pop solo performance, best short form music video and best pop vocal album for "21."
Chris Brown's career rehabilitation from his arrest for the beating of his then-girlfriend Rihanna just before the 2009 Grammys took another step forward with a Grammy win and two performances Sunday.
"We got one!" the 22-year-old Brown said during a short acceptance speech after winning a Grammy for best R&B album.
Rihanna was given her turn to perform during the same hour, collaborating with Coldplay on stage.
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