Keys, Sinatra open Grammys with duet

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 10 (UPI) -- The 50th Grammy Awards show in Los Angeles kicked off with a "duet" of "Learnin' the Blues" performed by Alicia Keys and the late Frank Sinatra.

Footage of Sinatra crooning on screen appeared as Keys sang and played the piano with a live orchestra at the event Sunday evening at Staples Center.

After performing with Ol' Blue Eyes, Keys then picked up the prize for Best Female R&B Performance for her song "No One."

The telecast also featured performances by Brad Paisley, Carrie Underwood and the cast of the movie, "Across the Universe," as well as a rare on-stage reunion by the original members of The Time.

Another highlight was the pairing of Beyonce and Tina Turner, who sang "Proud Mary" together.

U.S. rapper Kanye West led the field with eight nominations and British singer Amy Winehouse followed close behind with six nods.

Before the televised ceremonies began, West picked up three Grammys and Winehouse nabbed two.

Early in the telecast, Winehouse picked up Grammys for Best New Artist and Best Song for "Rehab," while West's "Graduation" was named Best Rap Album.

Foo Fighters' "Echoes, Silence, Patience and Grace" won the Best Rock Album Grammy, while Vince Gill's "These Days" was named Best Country Album.