Music’s biggest night just got even better!
The Recording Academy announced a star-studded list of musicians — many of whom have a Grammy or two on their own mantels at home — and actors who will be presenting statuettes at the61st annual Grammy Awards, set to take place Sunday at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.
Among the group are current Grammy nomineesKelsea Ballerini, who’sup for best country album, as well as best new artist nomineeLuke CombsandLeon Bridges, nominated for two awards, including best R&B album.Charlie Wilson, who’s nominated for best traditional R&B performance for his collaboration with Lalah Hathaway, will also be presenting.
John Mayer; Kelsea Ballerini; Leon Bridges.Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty; Evan Agostini/Invision/AP/REX/Shutterstock; Stewart Cook/REX/Shutterstock
Grammy Award winnersAlessia Cara, Julian Edelman,Eve,John Mayer,Bob Newhart,Smokey Robinson,Meghan Trainor, and hit DJ and producerSwizz Beatz— who’s married to hostAlicia Keys— will also take the stage to give away some of the night’s exciting awards.
Be sure to check outPEOPLE’s full Grammys coverageto get the latest news on music’s biggest night.
Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz.Larry Busacca/Getty
The list of presenters also includes the immensely popular Korean boy bandBTS, singerKane Brown,Cedric the Entertainer— who was nominated for a Grammy in 2000 for best spoken comedy album — as well as actorsNina Dobrev,Anna Kendrick,Jada Pinkett SmithandWilmer Valderrama.
According to a recent report fromVariety,Ariana Grande, whose Grammy appearance and rumored performance has been advertised on billboards promoting the show —will not be serenading the audienceat the Staples Center or, for that matter, even showing up.
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Performers for the 2019 Grammy Awards includeMaren Morris,Little Big Town,Ricky Martin,Cardi B,Post Malone,Kacey Musgraves,Miley Cyrus,Red Hot Chili PeppersandJanelle Monáe, as well asShawn Mendes,Brandi Carlile,Camila Cabello,Dan + Shayand H.E.R. — who will make their Grammy performance debut.
Nominees Chloe x Halle,Lady Gaga, Mark Ronson andTravis Scotthave also been announced as performers. Additionally, nomineeDua Lipawill perform with Grammy winner St. Vincent.
CBS is broadcasting the 61st AnnualGrammy Awardslive from Staples Center in Los Angeles on Sunday, Feb. 10 at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT.
source: people.com
