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Gotye poses backstage with the awards for best pop duo/group performance for "Somebody That I Used to Know" and best alternative music album for "Making Mirrors" at the 55th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision/AP) |
Gotye, Kimbra win record of the year Grammy
By MESFIN FEKADU
AP Music Writer /
February 10, 2013
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Last year’s biggest hit is also the Grammy winner for record of the year: Gotye’s ‘‘Somebody That I Used to Know’’ earned one of the night’s top trophies.
It was Gotye’s third award Sunday night. It sold more than 7 million single tracks.
Prince presented the Australian singer with the award. Gotye said the pop icon was a big inspiration.
Gotye and Kimbra also won best pop duo/group performance for ‘‘Somebody That I Used to Know.’’ Gotye’s ‘‘Making Mirrors’’ picked up best alternative music album.
Gotye’s three wins match The Black Keys, Kanye West and Jay-Z. The Black Keys’ Dan Auerbach is the leader with four wins.
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