Grammy Awards 2010

TIME writer Claire Suddath grades the performances of the 2010 Grammy Awards

Taylor Swift and Stevie Nicks

Taylor Swift (L) performs a duet with Stevie Nicks at the 52nd annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles January 31, 2010

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Taylor Swift isn't even old enough to drink legally, and yet the country-pop crossover picked up four Grammys, including Best Album of the Year. Man, I have done nothing with my life.

But something is off in her performance. Swift doesn't sound her best, especially in comparison to Stevie Nicks, her duet partner. And who made the decision to let Nicks sing a high school love anthem? Really, Stevie — you feel like you're the type of girl who's left sitting on the bleachers? The duet seems more like a p.r. stunt than a true performance. But I really like Nicks' ridiculously ribboned tambourine, so maybe I'll forgive her.

Grade: C

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