The 55th Grammy Awards Sunday night presented a mixture of newcomers and veterans, as the organization that presents the show sought to stay relevant to young viewers while honoring music that voters consider enduring.

After years of criticism for celebrating music by older performers long past their commercial or cultural prime, the Recording Academy nominated large numbers of young musicians and singers in key categories.

Without a single artist dominating the awards the way British pop star Adele did last year when she took home six awards, the show rewarded a wide range of singers. Adele made a surprise return to collect the pop-solo performance award for 'Set Fire to the Rain'