Music's Biggest Night® just got bigger with can't-miss moments and many new performers just added to the star-studded lineup. Nominee Justin Bieber will join fellow nominees Diplo and Skrillex to perform their GRAMMY®-nominated hit "Where Are Ü Now," marking the Jack Ü duo's first live television performance. Album of the Year nominee Chris Stapleton will be joined by GRAMMY Award winners Gary Clark, Jr. and Bonnie Raitt to pay tribute to legendary blues artist B.B. King. Nominee Pitbull will take the GRAMMY stage in collaboration with Travis Barker, Robin Thicke and surprise special guests.
Alice Cooper,
Johnny Depp and
Joe Perry will make an electric television debut with their rock supergroup, The Hollywood Vampires. THE 58TH ANNUAL
GRAMMY AWARDS will be broadcast live from the STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, Monday, Feb. 15 (8:00-11:30 PM, live ET/check local listings for other time zones) on the
CBS Television Network.
Entertainment icon and two-time GRAMMY Award winner LL COOL J is set to host Music's Biggest Night for the fifth consecutive year. Previously announced performers include Adele, James Bay, Andra Day,
Ellie Goulding, the Broadway cast of "Hamilton," Sam Hunt,
Tori Kelly,
Lady Gaga, Kendrick Lamar, Little Big Town,
Carrie Underwood and The Weeknd. Additional performers will be announced shortly.
Justin Bieber is currently nominated for Best Dance Recording for "Where Are Ü Now" with Diplo and Skrillex.
This will be the first performance on the
GRAMMY AWARDS broadcast for Diplo, who is nominated for three awards this year: Best Dance Recording for "Where Are Ü Now" with
Justin Bieber and Skrillex; Best Dance/Electronic Album for
Skrillex and Diplo Present Jack Ü with Skrillex; and Producer of the Year, Non-Classical.
Pitbull is nominated for Best Latin Rock, Urban or Alternative Album for Dale.
This will be the first performance on the GRAMMY stage for six-time GRAMMY Award winner Skrillex.
Skrillex is up for two awards this year: Best Dance Recording for "Where Are Ü Now" with
Justin Bieber and Diplo; and Best Dance/Electronic Album for
Skrillex and Diplo Present Jack Ü with Diplo.
Chris Stapleton is nominated for four awards this year: Album of the Year and Best Country Album for Traveller; and Best Country Solo Performance and Best Country Song for "Traveller."
A rock collective founded by heavy metal powerhouse
Alice Cooper, The
Hollywood Vampires are past GRAMMY nominees Cooper and
Johnny Depp, and GRAMMY Award winner
Joe Perry. Joining the Vampires will be GRAMMY Award winner Matt Sorum on drums, Guns N' Roses'
Duff McKagan on bass, Tommy Henriksen on guitar and Bruce Witkin on piano and guitar. Artist proceeds from the Hollywood Vampires' self-titled album will benefit The Recording Academy's health and human services charity, MusiCares, which provides emergency financial assistance and addiction recovery resources for music people in need.
Legendary blues guitarist, 15-time GRAMMY Award winner and Recording Academy
Lifetime Achievement Award recipient
B.B. King died at age 89 in May 2015. King's discography totaled more than 50 albums, including 1965's Live At The Regal, one of four King recordings to be inducted into the GRAMMY Hall Of Fame®.
THE 58TH 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 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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