Bruno Mars Sweeps the Grammys, Winning Top Album and Song

Bruno Mars went six for six at the Grammys, winning all of the awards he was nominated for with his energetic and upbeat 90s-inspired R&B album.

Bruno Mars accepts Album of the Year for '24K Magic' during the 60th Annual Grammy Awards at Madison Square Garden on Jan. 28.

Photographer: Kevin Winter/Getty Images

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New York (AP) -- Bruno Mars owned the Grammys with his R&B-inspired album "24K Magic," winning all six awards he was nominated for at a show where hip-hop was expected to have a historical night.

Jay-Z, the leading nominee with eight, walked away empty handed Sunday — a year after his wife lost album of the year to Adele, causing fans and peers to criticize the Recording Academy for not properly rewarding Beyonce's bold "Lemonade" project.