Unlike other years, I thought the acts presented this year were varied and accomplished, and offered a little something for everyone. The Dixie Chicks landslide aside, you have to admit it was a kick to see the Police reunion at the start of the show. And the performances showing the evolution of R&B (Smokie Robinson, Lionel Richie, Chris Brown) and the singer-songwriter (John Mayer, Corinne Bailey Rae, John Legend) were inspired.