Offering up a big band retool of her single ''Mr. Know It All,'' Kelly Clarkson revisited the magic that first got America's attention during her victorious season on American Idol. From her throwback styling to her timeless power riffs (and even a Newsies reference for good measure!), Clarkson was easily one of the night's standout performers.
A night of pleasant surprises, left-field presenter choices, and... tween idols in unlikely zebra pants. See our picks for the night's peaks and valleys.