Wednesday, February 6, 2019

CBS ANNOUNCES ADDITIONAL ARTISTS FOR THE 61ST ANNUAL GRAMMY AWARDS®

CBS ANNOUNCES ADDITIONAL ARTISTS FOR THE 61ST ANNUAL GRAMMY AWARDS®
CHLOE X HALLE, DUA LIPA, LADY GAGA, MARK RONSON, ST. VINCENT AND TRAVIS SCOTT SET TO TAKE THE STAGE AT MUSIC’S BIGGEST NIGHT®
IN A TOUCHING PERFORMANCE, YOLANDA ADAMS, ANDRA DAY AND FANTASIA TAKE THE STAGE TO HONOR THE INCOMPARABLE
ARETHA FRANKLIN
Hosted by Alicia Keys, Music’s Biggest Night® Airs Sunday, Feb. 10 Live on CBS

CBS and the Recording Academy™ have announced additional performers for THE 61ST ANNUAL GRAMMY AWARDS®. Current nominees Chloe x Halle, GRAMMY® winner Lady Gaga, GRAMMY winner Mark Ronson, and GRAMMY nominee Travis Scott are set to perform on Music’s Biggest Night®. Additionally, current nominee Dua Lipa will perform with GRAMMY winner St. Vincent. 

In what is sure to be a GRAMMY Moment to remember, GRAMMY winners Yolanda Adams, Fantasia and past GRAMMY nominee Andra Day will honor the legendary Aretha Franklin. They join previously announced performers J Balvin, Camila Cabello, Cardi B, Brandi Carlile, Dan + Shay, H.E.R., Little Big Town, Post Malone, Ricky Martin, Shawn Mendes, Janelle Monáe, Maren Morris, Kacey Musgraves, Dolly Parton, Katy Perry, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Diana Ross, Arturo Sandoval and Young Thug.

Hosted by Alicia Keys, THE 61ST ANNUAL GRAMMYAWARDS will be broadcast live from STAPLES Center in Los Angeles Sunday, Feb. 10 (8:00-11:30 PM, live ET/5:00-8:30 PM, live PT) on the CBS Television Network

Best New Artist nominees Chloe x Halle are also nominated for Best Urban Contemporary Album (The Kids Are Alright).

Dua Lipa is nominated for Best New Artist and Best Dance Recording (“Electricity” [Silk City & Dua Lipa feat. Diplo & Mark Ronson]).

Five-time GRAMMY winner Ronson is nominated three times this year: Song Of The Year (“Shallow”), Best Song Written For Visual Media (“Shallow”), and Best Dance Recording (“Electricity” [Silk City & Dua Lipa feat. Diplo & Mark Ronson]).

Three-time GRAMMY nominee, Scott is up for Best Rap Performance and Best Rap Song (“Sicko Mode”) and Best Rap Album (Astroworld).

GRAMMY winner St. Vincent is nominated for Best Rock Song (“Masseduction”) and Best Alternative Music Album (Masseduction).

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.

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