Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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Before she became one of the most awarded artists of her generation, Adele took home her first-ever GRAMMY Award for Best New Artist at the 51st GRAMMY Awards in 2009.

Watch the emotional moment as Adele reacts to her major career milestone, delivers a heartfelt acceptance speech, and begins a GRAMMY journey that would go on to include some of music’s biggest wins.

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