From Adele to Jennifer Hudson's tribute to Whitney Houston, the 2012 Grammys were packed with plenty of wow-inducing moments. There was one star, however, that no one expected to shine quite as brightly as it did -- Chipotle.
Yes, that's right; the Tex-Mex chain was the breakout performer of the night with a commercial that got rave reviews. Set to the music of Willie Nelson who covers Coldplay's "The Scientist," the two-minute animated commercial was a powerful statement not about how wonderful its burritos are, but about the ethics behind their food and the importance of sustainable farming. It put Coldplay's live performance to shame. If you missed it, check it out after the jump.
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