GRAMMY AWARD WINNER AND CURRENT NOMINEE TAYLOR SWIFT
TO OPEN "THE 58TH ANNUAL GRAMMY AWARDS(R),"
MONDAY, FEB. 15 ON CBS
CURRENT GRAMMY NOMINEES ALABAMA SHAKES,
JOEY ALEXANDER AND MIGUEL ADDED
TO MUSIC'S BIGGEST NIGHT(R)
Music's Biggest Night(R) Hosted by LL COOL J
The Recording Academy(R) adds its final round of performers to the stellar lineup of more than 30 artists, set to perform at THE 58TH ANNUAL GRAMMY AWARDS(R). Seven-time nominee Taylor Swift will open the show with a song from her GRAMMY-nominated album, 1989. Four-time nominees Alabama Shakes, two-time nominee Joey Alexander and two-time nominee Miguel are also set to take the stage on Music's Biggest Night(R). 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.
Previously announced performers include Adele; Travis Barker; James Bay; Justin Bieber; Jackson Browne; Luke Bryan; Gary Clark, Jr.; Andra Day; Diplo; Don Henley, Bernie Leadon, Timothy B. Schmit and Joe Walsh of the Eagles; Ellie Goulding; the Broadway cast of "Hamilton"; Alice Cooper, Johnny Depp and Joe Perry of The Hollywood Vampires; Sam Hunt; Tori Kelly; Lady Gaga; Kendrick Lamar; John Legend; Little Big Town; Demi Lovato; Pitbull; Bonnie Raitt; Rihanna; Skrillex; Chris Stapleton; Robin Thicke; Meghan Trainor; Carrie Underwood; and The Weeknd.
Entertainment icon and two-time GRAMMY Award winner LL COOL J is set to host Music's Biggest Night for the fifth consecutive year.
Current four-time nominees Alabama Shakes are up for Album Of The Year and Best Alternative Music Album Sound & Color; and Best Rock Performance and Best Rock Song "Don't Wanna Fight."
Making his GRAMMY stage debut, Joey Alexander is nominated for two GRAMMY Awards: Best Improvised Jazz Solo "Giant Steps" and Best Jazz Instrumental Album My Favorite Things.
GRAMMY Award winner Miguel has two nominations this year: Best Urban Contemporary Album Wildheart and Best R&B Song "Coffee" with Brook Davis.
Up for seven awards, including three in the General Field categories, seven-time GRAMMY Award winner Taylor Swift is one of this year's top nominees. She is currently nominated for Album Of The Year and Best Pop Vocal Album 1989; Record Of The Year, Song Of The Year and Best Pop Solo Performance "Blank Space"; and Best Pop Duo/Group Performance and Best Music Video "Bad Blood" featuring Kendrick Lamar. This will be Swift's second time opening the GRAMMY Awards. Previously, she opened THE 55TH ANNUAL GRAMMY AWARDS in 2013 performing "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together."
THE 58TH ANNUAL GRAMMY AWARDS(R) 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.
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