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Brits on top: Duffy, Adele and Coldplay clinch top awards as they lead British winners at Grammys

By Daily Mail Reporter
Updated: 12:50 BST, 9 February 2009

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Welsh singer Duffy led the British winners at the star-studded Grammy Awards in Los Angeles last night, picking up Pop Vocal Album for her best-selling disc Rockferry.

The 24-year-old singer was one of several British female stars who won a coveted Grammy in an evening dominated by UK musicians.

Before the ceremony, Duffy admitted she hadn't even heard of the prestigious awards until recently.

Duffy arrives at the 51st Annual Grammy Awards

Adele holds her awards for Best New Artist and Best Pop Vocal Album

Brit girls on top: Duffy (l) picked up one Grammy for Rockferry, while Adele collected two accolades

The soul star, who grew up in the Welsh village of Nefyn, said: 'We didn't have satellite TV or anything. I didn't even know what Tamla Motown records were until a few years ago.

'But as soon as I got to America and worked in the music industry I immediately became aware of the Grammys.'

Fellow Brit soul star Adele enjoyed further success on the night, picking up two Grammys for Best Female Pop Vocal performance for Chasing Pavements and Best New Artist.

Accepting her Best New Artist award, south Londoner Adele said: 'Thank you so much. I’m gonna cry... Duffy, I love you, I think you are amazing.'

Estelle holds the best rap/sung collaboration award for "American Boy"

Brits abroad: Estelle holds her Best Rap/Sung Collaboration trophy, while Coldplay frontman Chris Martin accepts the gong for Best Rock Album for Viva La Vida

Also representing London was R&B singer Estelle, who won Best Rap/Sung Collaboration for American Boy alongside Kanye West.

The two teamed up earlier in the evening to perform their duet, which was a hit in both the UK and US.

One of the biggest winners of the night was Coldplay, who received Song of the Year, Best Rock Album and Pop Performance by a Duo or Group With Vocals for their disc Viva La Vida.

Dressed as Sgt Pepper-style soldiers, frontman Chris Martin said: 'Sorry to Paul McCartney for blatantly recycling Sgt. Pepper outfits.

Jennifer Hudson accepts the award for best R&B album

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Whitney Houston, left, leaves the stage with Jennifer Hudson after she accepted the award for best R&B album

Emotional: Brave Jennifer Hudson, who lost family members in a triple murder in October, paid tribute to them as she accepted her award, before she was comforted by Whitney Houston

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High spirits: Coldplay frontman Chris looked thrilled to see his rapper pal Jay-Z, while performer Sir Paul McCartney cosied up to his American girlfriend Nancy Shevell in the audience

'We’re not, of course, the heaviest of rock bands. We’re like limestone - softer, but just as charming.'

Also in attendance was Martin's wife Gwyneth Paltrow, who introduced Radiohead on stage.

As usual, both Martin and Paltrow refused to be photographed together at the ceremony.

The big disappointment for Brits came for X Factor winner Leona Lewis, who went home empty-handed, despite being nominated in three categories.

British band Radiohead were among the early winners of the night, picking up two trophies - Best Boxed or Special Limited Edition Album and Best Alternative Music Album for In Rainbows.

Taylor Swift (R) and Miley Cyrus perform the song "Fifteen"

Katy Perry performs at the 51st annual Grammy Awards

Entertaining the A-listers: Teen queens Miley Cyrus and Taylor Swift (l) performed a duet of the song 'Fifteen', while Katy Perry sang her mega-hit I Kissed A Girl

Whitney Houston walks on stage to present the Grammy for Best R&B Album

Bringing the glamour factor: Whitney Houston looked stunning as she presented Hudson with an award, while Gwyneth Paltrow arrived on stage in a tiny silver and gold dress to introduce Radiohead

West Midlands-born Robert Plant, former frontman of Led Zeppelin, received a stack of gongs for his collaboration with American country singer Alison Krauss.

The duo garnered Album of the Year for Raising Sand, Record of the Year for Please Read The Letter, and Pop Collaboration With Vocals for Rich Woman.

Meanwhile, an emotional Jennifer Hudson paid tribute to her murdered family members as she picked up her first Grammy Award last night.

The Spotlight singer, 27, fought back the tears after she was presented with the Best R&B Album accolade for her self-titled record by Whitney Houston at the star-studded ceremony in Los Angeles.

John Mayer holds the best male pop vocal performance and best pop collaboration with vocals

Natalie Cole holds her Grammy Award for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album for 'Still Unforgettable'

Triumphant: Jennifer Aniston's boyfriend John Mayer won two Grammys for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance and Best Pop Collaboration and Natalie Cole won Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album for 'Still Unforgettable'

Adele performs at the 51st Annual Grammy Awards

Taking to the stage: Adele sang Chasing Pavements, while Sir Paul sang the Beatles classic I Saw Her Standing There with Dave Grohl

Hudson, who was supported by her fiance David Otunga on the night, said: 'Thank God, who brought me through. I'd like to thank my family in heaven - and those who are here today.'

The singer/actress, who won as Oscar for Dreamgirls two years ago, was devastated in October when her mother Darnell Donerson, brother Jason and nephew Julian King were found murdered in her hometown of Chicago.

Her former brother-in-law William Balfour had been charged with three counts of first degree murder and one count of home invasion and is currently awaiting trial.

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Carrie Underwood poses backstage after winning Best Female Country Vocal Performance

Winners' night: Robert Plant clutches two of his three Grammy wins, while American Idol 2005 winner Carrie Underwood clinched? Best Female Country Vocal Performance