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What a difference a decade makes.

Ten years ago, at the 50th Grammy Awards, Kanye West was the only hip-hop artist in the race for album of the year, pitted against English indie-rock chanteuse Amy Winehouse, perennially nominated rock band the Foo Fighters, country singer-songwriter Vince Gill and jazz veteran Herbie Hancock; Hancock won.

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Leave it to Fleetwood Mac to steal the show at its own tribute concert.

Performing last to close Friday night's MusiCares Person of the Year benefit, the annual Grammy-weekend event meant to recognize an artist's work and philanthropy, the veteran band long associated with Los Angeles played a thrilling five-song set that made clear how good — and weird — it can still be when the group's members decide to care.

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James Corden will host the 60th Grammy Awards.
James Corden will host the 60th Grammy Awards. (Carolyn Cole / Los Angeles Times)

Another weekend, another awards show. The Recording Academy is holding its 60th Grammy Awards live at New York City's Madison Square Garden this Sunday.

Though much of the awards season is focused on film and television, the Grammys recognize music, with a sprinkling of categories honoring sound in film and television.

Here are a few key facts to know before showtime.