Adele, big winner of this year's Grammys

Adele was the big winner of Sunday night’s Grammy Awards gala.

The young British singer went home with six Grammy Awards for her album 21, including album of the year, record of the year and song of the year with Rolling in the Deep.

According to the CBC, Adele underwent vocal cord surgery last fall, and she performed for the first time since at Sunday’s gala.

She also won the awards for best pop solo performance for Someone like You, best pop vocal album and best short form video for Rolling in the Deep.

The Grammy’s night opened up with a tribute show to the beloved Whitney Houston who untimely passed away in her Beverly Hills hotel room on Saturday.

Many artists also paid tribute to the singer as they walked up the red carpet to get their awards.

The Foo Fighters were not far behind Adele and went home with five Grammy Awards, including best rock album for Wasting Light.

Kanye West, though not in attendance, came third with four Grammy Awards on seven nominations, including best rap album and best rap song for All of the Lights.

The best new artist award went to Bon Iver, and best dance/electronica album went to American electronic music producer Skrillex.

The Canadian world  known DJ Deadmau5 was shut out in his category, as where Canadian artists Drake and Sum 41.

The late Amy Whinehouse also won an award, and her parents were there to take it on her behalf.

Many great performers took the stage last night, and many paid tribute to Whitney Houston.