Nelly FurtadoNelly FurtadoThe US music world came out to play last night.

But it wasn't all fun and games. Some of them had work to do.

This year's three-hour ceremony boasted live performances from Beyonce, Lionel Richie, Jay-Z, Fall Out Boy, Gwen Stefani...

... Barry Manilow, Jamie Foxx, Pussycat Dolls, Josh Groban, Snow Patrol, Dixie Chicks, John Mayer, Carrie Underwood, Mary J Blige...

... Nelly Furtado, Rascal Flatts, Tenacious D and a duet from Snoop Dogg and Akon.

And for their efforts a few performers got their mitts on a much sought-after award.

Check out the gallery to see if they came up to scratch.