Considering the devastating news of Kobe Bryant's untimely death Sunday, Alicia Keys with great poise held it down as host of the Grammys. With the somber mood of those in attendance, she was able to capture the emotions of everyone, keeping the show flowing with positive thoughts and inspiration.
Keys along with Boyz II Men opened the show with a special rendition of the classic, "It's So Hard To Say Goodbye To Yesterday." I'm sure there were many tears in the audience who sat attentively at the Staples Center, where Kobe played many games with the Lakers.
Rest in peace to Kobe, his daughter Gianna, John, Alyssa and Keri Altobelli, Christina Mauser, Sara and Payton Chester and Ara Zobayan.