KENDRICK LAMAR, SAM SMITH AND U2 ADDED TO THE LINEUP FOR THE “60TH ANNUAL GRAMMY AWARDS®” ON JAN. 28 ON CBS

KENDRICK LAMAR, SAM SMITH AND U2 ADDED TO THE LINEUP FOR THE “60TH ANNUAL GRAMMY AWARDS®” ON JAN. 28 ON CBS

2018 PRESIDENT’S MERIT AWARD RECIPIENT ELTON JOHN TO BE JOINED ONSTAGE WITH MILEY CYRUS FOR AN INCREDIBLE PERFORMANCE

Music’s Biggest Night^® Will Be Hosted by

Award-winning Host and Performer James Corden

CBS and the Recording Academy^™ have expanded the lineup for the 60TH ANNUAL GRAMMY AWARDS® with seven-time GRAMMY® winner and current nominee Kendrick Lamar, four-time GRAMMY winner Sam Smith and a special performance by 22-time GRAMMY winners U2.

Hosted by James Corden, award-winning host of THE LATE LATE SHOW, the 60TH ANNUAL GRAMMY AWARDS will be broadcast LIVE from Madison Square Garden in New York Sunday, Jan. 28 (7:30–11:00 PM, live ET/4:30–8:00 PM, live PT) on the CBS Television Network.

In addition, in what is sure to become a memorable GRAMMY Moment, previous GRAMMY nominee Miley Cyrus will take the stage with five-time GRAMMY winner Elton John to perform one of John’s classic hits just two days ahead of “Elton John: I’m Still Standing—A GRAMMY Salute,” a tribute concert where John and his longtime writing partner, Bernie Taupin, will receive the Recording Academy President’s Merit Award.

Previously announced GRAMMY performers include Alessia Cara, Cardi B, Childish Gambino, Daddy Yankee, Luis Fonsi, Kesha, Khalid, Lady Gaga, Little Big Town, Logic, Patti LuPone, Bruno Mars, P!nk, Ben Platt and SZA.

Seven-time GRAMMY winner Kendrick Lamar has seven nominations this year: Record of the Year, Best Rap Performance, Best Rap Song, Best Music Video (“HUMBLE.”), Album of the Year and Best Rap Album (DAMN.), and Best Rap/Sung Performance (“LOYALTY.” featuring Rihanna).

The 60TH ANNUAL GRAMMY AWARDS^® is produced by AEG Ehrlich Ventures for the Recording Academy. Ken Ehrlich is executive producer, Louis J. Horvitz is director, Ben Winston is a producer, Chantel Sausedo is the talent producer and David Wild and Ehrlich are the writers. 

About the Recording Academy

The Recording Academy represents the voices of performers, songwriters, producers, engineers, and all music professionals. Dedicated to ensuring the recording arts remain a thriving part of our shared cultural heritage, the Academy honors music’s history while investing in its future through the GRAMMY Museum^®, advocates on behalf of music creators, supports music people in times of need through MusiCares^®, and celebrates artistic excellence through the GRAMMY Awards—music’s only peer-recognized accolade and highest achievement. As the world’s leading society of music professionals, we work year-round to foster a more inspiring world for creators.