Nominees Bruno Mars and Rihanna, as well as 16-time GRAMMY Award winner Sting will join together for a special performance, in addition to a performance by current nominee Kelly Clarkson on THE 55TH ANNUAL GRAMMY AWARDS broadcast.
Sixteen-time GRAMMY Award winner and current nominee Beyoncé, current nominee
Hunter Hayes, singer/actor
Jennifer Lopez, actor
Pauley Perrette and seven-time GRAMMY Award winner Prince will appear as presenters. The music industry's premier event will take place Sunday, Feb. 10 (8:00-11:30 PM, live ET/delayed PT), at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles and will be broadcast on the
CBS Television Network.
Two-time GRAMMY Award winner Clarkson has three nominations: Record Of The Year (along with
Greg Kurstin, Serban Ghenea, John Hanes, Jesse Shatkin and Chris Gehringer) and Best Pop Solo Performance for "Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)" and Best Pop Vocal Album for Stronger.
GRAMMY Award winner
Bruno Mars is up for Best Rap Song for "Young, Wild & Free" (along with Calvin Broadus, Chris Brody Brown,
Philip Lawrence, Ari Levine and Cameron Thomaz).
Previously announced performers for THE 55TH ANNUAL GRAMMY AWARDS include current nominees
Dierks Bentley and
Miranda Lambert, The Black Keys, FUN., the Lumineers, Mumford & Sons, Frank Ocean, Rihanna,
Taylor Swift,
Carrie Underwood and
Jack White, as well as
Elton John and current nominee Ed Sheeran performing live together for the first time,
Alicia Keys and current nominees Maroon 5 and
Justin Timberlake. The Black Keys, FUN., the Lumineers, Ocean and Sheeran will perform on the GRAMMY Awards broadcast for the first time. Previously announced presenters are nominees
Carly Rae Jepsen and
Katy Perry, actor
Kaley Cuoco, actor and three-time Emmy Award winner
Neil Patrick Harris, five-time GRAMMY Award winner
Faith Hill, three-time GRAMMY Award winner
Tim McGRaw and four-time GRAMMY Award winner
Keith Urban. Two-time GRAMMY Award winner
LL Cool J returns as host of Music's Biggest Night.
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.
About The Recording Academy
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 www.grammy.com. For breaking news and exclusive content, follow @TheGRAMMYs on Twitter, like "The GRAMMYs" on Facebook and join The GRAMMYs' social communities on Foursquare, GetGlue, Google +, Instagram, Pinterest, Tumblr and YouTube.
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