Bruno Mars' Road To The 2011 BET-Awards

This talented singer-songwriter is on his way.

Saturday Night Live October 10, 2010 - There was nothing funny about Bruno's SNL performance as the talented new singer, guitar in hand, performed hits "Grenades," "Just The Way You Are," and a little bit of "Nothin' On You" to introduce his solo career to a national audience. (Photo:www.nbc.com/saturday-night-live)

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Saturday Night Live October 10, 2010 - There was nothing funny about Bruno's SNL performance as the talented new singer, guitar in hand, performed hits "Grenades," "Just The Way You Are," and a little bit of "Nothin' On You" to introduce his solo career to a national audience. (Photo:www.nbc.com/saturday-night-live)

Bruno's Got Soul November 10, 2010 - The soulful Bruno Mars, influenced by Michael Jackson and Elvis Presley, gave the 2010 Soul Train Awards a taste of what was to come. (Photo: Moses Robinson/Getty Images)

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Bruno's Got Soul November 10, 2010 - The soulful Bruno Mars, influenced by Michael Jackson and Elvis Presley, gave the 2010 Soul Train Awards a taste of what was to come. (Photo: Moses Robinson/Getty Images)

Something Special  December 1, 2010 - The Grammys chose new artist Bruno Mars to perform on their Grammy Nominations concert special. The singer picked up six nominations that night. (Photo: Kristian Dowling/PictureGroup)

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Something Special  December 1, 2010 - The Grammys chose new artist Bruno Mars to perform on their Grammy Nominations concert special. The singer picked up six nominations that night. (Photo: Kristian Dowling/PictureGroup)

Nothin' On Bruno January 6, 2011 - Bruno Mars blew up after his collaboration with B.o.B, "Nothin' on You," hit the airwaves. Here, the duo performed the song on the Ellen DeGeneres show in January 2011. (Photo: ellen.warnerbros.com)

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Nothin' On Bruno January 6, 2011 - Bruno Mars blew up after his collaboration with B.o.B, "Nothin' on You," hit the airwaves. Here, the duo performed the song on the Ellen DeGeneres show in January 2011. (Photo: ellen.warnerbros.com)

Grammy Family February 13, 2011 - Bruno Mars teamed up with Janelle Monae and B.o.B at the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards held at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. The three new artists gave the crowd a taste of the new face of pop music. (Photo: Cliff Lipson/CBS/Landov)

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Grammy Family February 13, 2011 - Bruno Mars teamed up with Janelle Monae and B.o.B at the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards held at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. The three new artists gave the crowd a taste of the new face of pop music. (Photo: Cliff Lipson/CBS/Landov)

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American Boy April 7, 2011 - Raised in Hawaii, Bruno is an all-American boy of Puerto Rican and Filipino descent. He was a perfect fit to perform on the American Idol's season 10 Top 6 elimination show. (Photo: Frank Micelotta/Fox/PictureGroup)

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American Boy April 7, 2011 - Raised in Hawaii, Bruno is an all-American boy of Puerto Rican and Filipino descent. He was a perfect fit to perform on the American Idol's season 10 Top 6 elimination show. (Photo: Frank Micelotta/Fox/PictureGroup)

Moment In Time April 26, 2011 - The musician attended the TIME 100 Gala in NYC, where he was recognized as one of TIME'S 100 Most Influential People In the World.  (Photo: Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images for Time Warner)

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Moment In Time April 26, 2011 - The musician attended the TIME 100 Gala in NYC, where he was recognized as one of TIME'S 100 Most Influential People In the World.  (Photo: Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images for Time Warner)

What Happens In Vegas June 16, 2011 - After a highly successful first year, Bruno Mars showed that he's an artist with staying power. On June 16, he performed during the Hooligans in Wondaland tour at The Pearl concert theater at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas. (Photo: Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

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What Happens In Vegas June 16, 2011 - After a highly successful first year, Bruno Mars showed that he's an artist with staying power. On June 16, he performed during the Hooligans in Wondaland tour at The Pearl concert theater at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas. (Photo: Ethan Miller/Getty Images)