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Grandmaster Flash To Deliver Special Message On GRAMMY Nominee Special

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Common, LL Cool J, Lupe Fiasco, and Rick Ross to join legendary rapper for a special performance on "The GRAMMY Nominations Concert Live!!"
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Jun 21, 2017 - 12:57 am
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Two-time GRAMMY winner Common, two-time GRAMMY winner LL Cool J, GRAMMY winner Lupe Fiasco, and rapper Rick Ross will join hip-hop innovator Grandmaster Flash, GRAMMY-winning hip-hop artist Melle Mel and rapper Scorpio for a special performance of "The Message" — the seminal recording by Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five featuring Melle Mel and Duke Bootee newly inducted into the GRAMMY Hall Of Fame — on "The GRAMMY Nominations Concert Live!! — Countdown To Music's Biggest Night." Actors Taraji P. Henson and Taylor Lautner are the latest presenters added to the one-hour special, which takes place live on Wednesday, Nov. 30, at the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live.

The show, which will also announce nominees in several categories as well as feature performances by past GRAMMY winners and/or nominees, will be broadcast live in HDTV and 5.1 surround sound on the CBS Television Network from 10–11 p.m. ET/PT.

Previously announced performers are Jason Aldean, Lady Gaga, Ludacris, Rihanna, Valerie Simpson, Mike Stoller, Sugarland, the Band Perry, and Usher. Previously announced presenters are Nicki Minaj and Katy Perry. LL Cool J is once again set to host.

The concert special marks the fourth time nominations for the annual GRAMMY Awards will be announced live on primetime television. In addition to unveiling nominations for the 54th Annual GRAMMY Awards, "The GRAMMY Nominations Concert Live!!" will feature a special live announcement from a truly iconic group regarding their historic band reunion set to take place on the GRAMMY stage on Feb. 12, 2012.

This year, for the first time ever, music fans can check out backstage coverage and reactions to the nominations by logging on to www.grammy.com/livestream or www.livestream.com/thegrammys immediately following the live telecast (11 p.m. ET/8 p.m. PT).

Following the one-hour live telecast, guests will enjoy an exclusive concert by the Band Perry. Tickets for "The GRAMMY Nominations Concert Live!! — Countdown To Music's Biggest Night" are on sale online and via Ticketmaster charge-by-phone lines at 800.745.3000. For discounts on groups of 10 or more, and for more information on VIP packages, visit www.aegtickets.com or call 877.234.8425. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the GRAMMY Museum.

The road to Music's Biggest Night begins with "The GRAMMY Nominations Concert Live!!" and culminates with the 54th Annual GRAMMY Awards, live from Staples Center in Los Angeles on Feb. 12, 2012, and broadcast on CBS at 8 p.m. ET/PT.

"The GRAMMY Nominations Concert Live!! — Countdown To Music's Biggest Night" is produced by AEG Ehrlich Ventures, LLC. Ken Ehrlich is the executive producer. LL Cool J is producer.

For updates and breaking news, visit The Recording Academy's social networks on Twitter and Facebook.

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GRAMMYs To Announce Nominees

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"The GRAMMY Nominations Concert Live!!" one-hour special to air live Dec. 1 on CBS
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Jun 21, 2017 - 12:57 am
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On Wednesday, Dec. 1 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on CBS, The Recording Academy will announce nominees for the 53rd Annual GRAMMY Awards with the "The GRAMMY Nominations Concert Live!! — Countdown To Music Biggest Night."

Live from Club Nokia in Los Angeles, the one-hour special will once again be hosted by two-time GRAMMY winner LL Cool J and will feature performances by pop star Justin Bieber, rapper B.o.B, country artist Miranda Lambert, singer/songwriter/producer Bruno Mars, singer/songwriter Katy Perry, and GRAMMY winners Train. Selena Gomez, the Foo Fighters' Dave Grohl, Paramore's Hayley Williams, and Stevie Wonder will present awards.

Log on to GRAMMY.com as we pave the road to Music's Biggest Night. Our Snapshot gallery will feature up-to-the-minute photos throughout the special, showcasing the fashions and visual excitement from Club Nokia. Our team of bloggers will fill you in on all the colorful performances while also providing insight and observations. Immediately following the special, you can visit GRAMMY.com for a complete list of nominees, as well as detailed information on the nominees in the coveted four General categories: Album Of The Year, Record Of The Year, Song Of The Year, and Best New Artist.

Tune in for all the highlights as the road to the GRAMMYs begins. For updates and breaking news, please visit The Recording Academy's social networks on Twitter and Facebook.

The 53rd Annual GRAMMY Awards will take place live from Staples Center in Los Angeles on Sunday, Feb. 13, 2011, at 8 p.m. ET/PT on CBS.
 

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Ludacris, Lupe Fiasco, Sugarland Added To GRAMMY Nominations Special

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Countdown to Music's Biggest Night to air Nov. 30 on CBS
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Jun 21, 2017 - 12:57 am
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Three-time GRAMMY winner Ludacris, GRAMMY winner Lupe Fiasco and GRAMMY-winning duo Sugarland have been added to the lineup for "The GRAMMY Nominations Concert Live!! — Countdown To Music's Biggest Night." Previously announced performers are country artist Jason Aldean and five-time GRAMMY winner Lady Gaga, and two-time GRAMMY winner LL Cool J is once again set to host the one-hour special on Nov. 30 at the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live.  is set to host the one-hour special on Nov. 30 at the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live. The show, which will announce nominations in several categories as well as feature performances by past GRAMMY winners and/or nominees, will be broadcast in HDTV and 5.1 surround sound on the CBS Television Network from 10–11 p.m. ET/PT.

The concert special marks the fourth time nominations for the annual GRAMMY Awards will be announced live on primetime television. Last year's airing of the nominations special led to increased ratings in all key demographics for the 53rd Annual GRAMMY Awards telecast earlier this year, delivering the show's best ratings in all key measures in more than a decade.

In addition to unveiling nominations for the 54th GRAMMY Awards, "The GRAMMY Nominations Concert Live!" will feature a special live announcement from a truly iconic group regarding their historic band reunion set to take place on the GRAMMY stage on Feb. 12, 2012.

Tickets for "The GRAMMY Nominations Concert Live!! — Countdown To Music's Biggest Night" are on sale online and via Ticketmaster charge-by-phone lines at 800.745.3000. For discounts on groups of 10 or more, and for more information on VIP packages, visit www.aegtickets.com or call 877.234.8425.

The road to Music's Biggest Night begins with "The GRAMMY Nominations Concert Live!!" and culminates with the 54th Annual GRAMMY Awards, live from Staples Center in Los Angeles on Feb. 12, 2012, and broadcast on CBS at 8 p.m. ET/PT.

"The GRAMMY Nominations Concert Live!! — Countdown To Music's Biggest Night" is produced by AEG Ehrlich Ventures, LLC. Ken Ehrlich is the executive producer. LL Cool J is producer.

Additional performers and presenters will be announced shortly. For updates and breaking news, visit The Recording Academy's social networks on Twitter and Facebook.

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GRAMMY Nominations TV Special Performers Announced

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LL Cool J to host GRAMMY nominations TV special and the Black Eyed Peas, Maxwell and Sugarland announced as performers
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Jun 21, 2017 - 12:57 am
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Three-time GRAMMY winner the Black Eyed Peas, six-time GRAMMY-nominee Maxwell, and GRAMMY winner Sugarland are the first performers announced for "The GRAMMY Nominations Concert Live!! — Countdown To Music's Biggest Night."

Two-time GRAMMY winner LL Cool J once again is set to host the one-hour special, which will take place live on Dec. 2, at Club Nokia in Los Angeles. The show will be broadcast in HDTV and 5.1 Surround Sound on the CBS Television Network from 9–10 p.m. ET/PT. Additional performers and presenters will be announced shortly.

The special also marks the second time nominations for the annual GRAMMY Awards will be announced live on primetime television. Last year's airing of the show reached more than 8 million viewers and led to double-digit percentage increases in all key demographics for the 51st Annual GRAMMY Awards telecast earlier this year.

The road to Music's Biggest Night begins with "The GRAMMY Nominations Concert Live!!" — featuring the announcement of nominations in several categories and performances by past GRAMMY winners and/or nominees — and culminates with the 52nd Annual GRAMMY Awards live from Staples Center in Los Angeles on Jan. 31, 2010, and broadcast on CBS at 8 p.m. ET/PT. For updates and breaking news, please visit The Recording Academy's social networks on Twitter and Facebook.

"The GRAMMY Nominations Concert Live!! — Countdown To Music's Biggest Night" is produced by AEG Ehrlich Ventures, LLC and John Cossette Productions. John Cossette and Ken Ehrlich are the executive producers. LL Cool J is producer.

 

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"We Will Always Love You" Whitney Houston Special Set For Nov. 16

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GRAMMY winners Celine Dion, Jennifer Hudson and Usher among artists to pay tribute to Whitney Houston during one-hour TV special on Nov. 16 on CBS
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Jun 21, 2017 - 12:57 am
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Four-time GRAMMY winner Yolanda Adams, five-time GRAMMY winner Celine Dion, GRAMMY and Academy Award winner Jennifer Hudson, seven-time GRAMMY winner Usher, and 10-time GRAMMY winner CeCe Winans will perform on "We Will Always Love You: A GRAMMY Salute To Whitney Houston," a one-hour special airing Nov. 16 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on the CBS Television Network. Broadcast in HDTV and 5.1 surround sound, the special will celebrate Houston's life and artistry through interviews and performances that will pay homage to the six-time GRAMMY winner.

Academy Award winner Halle Berry, actress Taraji P. Henson, and GRAMMY winners LL Cool J and Britney Spears will introduce segments during the special.

"We Will Always Love You" will also feature never-before-seen footage and exclusive interviews, along with artists sharing their favorite memories of Houston. Additionally, the special will include highlights of Houston's career, including great GRAMMY and other iconic performances.

One of the biggest pop stars of all time, Houston sold more than 170 million combined albums, songs and videos, and garnered six GRAMMYs and two Emmys, among other awards and accolades. She graced the GRAMMY stage eight times over the years — one of a few artists who has the distinction of performing the most times on the annual telecast. Most recently, she appeared as a presenter at the 51st Annual GRAMMY Awards in 2009 (ultimately presenting Hudson with her first GRAMMY for Best R&B Album).

A new compilation, I Will Always Love You — The Best Of Whitney Houston, will be released Nov. 13.

For updates and breaking news, please visit The Recording Academy's social networks on Twitter and Facebook.