Current GRAMMY nominees the Lumineers, Carrie Underwood and Jack White are set to perform; nominees Dierks Bentleyand Miranda Lambert will join together in a special performance; and Elton John and nominee Ed Sheeran will perform live together for the first time on the 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards telecast. They join previously announced performers and nominees The Black Keys, FUN., Mumford & Sons, Rihanna, and Taylor Swift. Two-time GRAMMY winner LL Cool J returns as host of Music's Biggest Night. The music industry's premier event will take place live on Sunday, Feb. 10, at Staples Center in Los Angeles and will be broadcast in high-definition TV and 5.1surround sound on the CBS Television Network from8 - 11:30 p.m. (ET/PT). The show also will be supported on radio Worldwide via Dial Global, and covered online at GRAMMY.com and CBS.com, and on YouTube. Additional performers, presenters and special segments will be announced soon.
Nine-time GRAMMY winner
Jack White has three nominations: Album Of The Year and Best Rock Album for
Blunderbuss, and Best Rock Song for "Freedom At 21."
First-time nominees
The Lumineers are up for Best New Artist and Best Americana Album for
The Lumineers.
Dierks Bentley, who has 10 prior nominations, has a nod this year for Best Country Solo Performance for "Home."
GRAMMY winner
Miranda Lambert has a nomination for Best Country Album for
Four The Record.
First-time nominee
Ed Sheeran is up for Song Of The Year for "The A Team."
Five-time GRAMMY winner
Carrie Underwood is nominated for Best Country Solo Performance for "Blown Away."
The 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards are produced by AEG Ehrlich Ventures for The Recording Academy.
Ken Ehrlich is executive producer, Louis J. Horvitz is director, and David Wild and
Ken Ehrlich are the writers.
Established in 1957, The Recording Academy is an organization of musicians, songwriters, producers, engineers and recording professionals that is dedicated to improving the cultural condition and quality of life for music and its makers. Internationally known for the GRAMMY Awards - the preeminent peer-recognized award for musical excellence and the most credible brand in music - The Recording Academy is responsible for groundbreaking professional development, cultural enrichment, advocacy,
Education and human services programs. The Academy continues to focus on its mission of recognizing musical excellence, advocating for the well-being of music makers and ensuring music remains an indelible part of our culture. For more information about The Academy, please visit
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