Best and Worst of the 2011 Grammys

From Gaga to Streisand, TIME's Claire Suddath reviews all the performances of the 2011 Grammy Awards

Christina Aguilera, Jennifer Hudson, Florence Welch, Yolanda Adams and Martina McBride; Aretha Franklin Tribute

Yolanda Adams, Martina McBride, Christina Aguilera, Jennifer Hudson and Florence Welch perform a medley of Aretha Franklin's hit songs to open the 53rd annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California February 13, 2011

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It's not easy to sing Aretha Franklin songs. Few people can really belt it out as well as the grandmother of soul, and no one can do it better. But these vocal sirens gave a great performance. Sure, it felt a little bit like a VH1 Divas special, with each performer introduced before her song segment. But Christina, Jennifer, Florence, Yolanda and Martina put on a good show. Christina even remembered the words!

Grade: B

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