In a press release —

**2/04/16 UPDATED***

ADDITIONAL PERFORMERS ANNOUNCED FOR

“THE 58TH ANNUAL GRAMMY AWARDS®,” MONDAY, FEB. 15 ON CBS

JUSTIN BIEBER, DIPLO AND SKRILLEX

TO TAKE THE GRAMMY® STAGE IN THEIR FIRST LIVE TV PERFORMANCE

NOMINEE CHRIS STAPLETON TO PAY TRIBUTE

TO BLUES LEGEND B.B. KING WITH GRAMMY AWARD WINNERS

GARY CLARK, JR. AND BONNIE RAITT

NOMINEE PITBULL TO COLLABORATE WITH

TRAVIS BARKER, ROBIN THICKE AND SPECIAL GUESTS

IN AN UNFORGETTABLE PERFORMANCE

ALICE COOPER, JOHNNY DEPP AND JOE PERRY OF
THE HOLLYWOOD VAMPIRES MAKE TELEVISION DEBUT

Music’s Biggest Night® Hosted by LL COOL J

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.

EXCLUSIVE GRAMMY® MOMENT DUETS BY
GRAMMY® NOMINEES JAMES BAY AND TORI KELLY,

ANDRA DAY AND ELLIE GOULDING, AND SAM HUNT
AND CARRIE UNDERWOOD ANNOUNCED FOR THE

“THE 58^TH ANNUAL GRAMMY AWARDS^®,^“ MONDAY, FEB. 15 ON CBS

 

Music’s Biggest Night Hosted by LL COOL J

 

Continuing its tradition of pairing artists in never-before-seen GRAMMY^® Moments, The Recording Academy^® has announced a series of duets by GRAMMY nominees James Bay and Tori Kelly, nominees Andra Day and Ellie Goulding, and nominee Sam Hunt with seven-time GRAMMY Award winner and current nominee Carrie Underwood that will take place during THE 58th ANNUAL GRAMMY AWARDS. They join previously announced performers Adele, Kendrick Lamar, Little Big Town and The Weeknd. The special will be broadcast live from the STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, Monday, Feb. 15 (8:00-11:30 PM, live ET/5:00-8:30 PM, PT; 6:00-9:30 PM, MT) on the CBS Television Network. Additional performers will be announced shortly.

Entertainment icon and two-time GRAMMY Award winner LL COOL J is set to host Music’s Biggest Night® for the fifth consecutive year. Additionally, a special tribute to 2016 MusiCares^® Person of the Year Lionel Richie will highlight the GRAMMY Award winner’s wide-ranging career.

This will mark the GRAMMY debuts for James Bay, Andra Day, Ellie Goulding, Sam Hunt and Tori Kelly.

James Bay is nominated for three awards: Best New Artist, Best Rock Song for “Hold Back The River,” and Best Rock Album for Chaos And The Calm.

Andra Day is nominated for two awards in the R&B Field: Best R&B Performance for “Rise Up” and Best R&B Album for Cheers To The Fall.

Ellie Goulding has one nomination: Best Pop Solo Performance for “Love Me Like You Do.” The song is also nominated for Best Song Written For Visual Media.

Sam Hunt is up for two awards: Best New Artist and Best Country Album for Montevallo.

Tori Kelly is nominated for Best New Artist.

Seven-time GRAMMY Award winner Carrie Underwood is nominated for Best Country Solo Performance for “Little Toy Guns.”

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.

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