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The Ultimate GRAMMY Viewer's Guide

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Get ready for Music's Biggest Night with this handy guide to all the action taking place at GRAMMY.com
Crystal Larsen
GRAMMYs
Feb 2, 2015 - 12:13 pm

Each year the GRAMMY Awards telecast delivers iconic music moments that ripple through all parts of popular culture. More than just an awards show, the GRAMMYs has the power to influence fans (engaging in a game of Lorde karaoke), artists, fashion (Pharrell Williams' hat), social media, and music sales. This is what we call "The GRAMMY Effect," and it can even manifest itself in a metal fan headbanging to Taylor Swift.

What happens on the GRAMMY stage transcends the show itself, and music fans everywhere are looking forward to seeing what the 57th GRAMMY telecast brings on Feb. 8.

With GRAMMY Week in full force, we want to make sure you experience the full GRAMMY.com Effect too. So, we've created this Ultimate GRAMMY Viewer's Guide to ensure you don't miss a thing, without even leaving your couch.

GRAMMY Live-Blog
Beginning Monday, Feb. 2, the GRAMMY live-blog will be your one-stop destination for breaking GRAMMY Week news, photos and more. Then on Feb. 8 it will segue into the only official live-blog complement to Music's Biggest Night. Beginning at 3 p.m. ET/noon PT, join us for exclusive coverage of the GRAMMY Awards Premiere Ceremony before we dive into one hour of exclusive red-carpet coverage as the stars arrive in style. Then, as you tune in to the telecast beginning at 8 p.m. ET on CBS, join us for up-to-the-minute commentary on the telecast, breaking news and reactions on this year's GRAMMY winners, the only live updates you'll find anywhere from the GRAMMY "mosh pit." And, of course, to share your thoughts during the performances and as winners are announced.

GRAMMY Live
Beginning at 3 p.m. ET/noon PT on Feb. 8, GRAMMY Live will deliver exclusive GRAMMY coverage you won't want to miss. From the only place to view the GRAMMY Awards Premiere Ceremony (see below) and live interviews from the red carpet, to the backstage action at the 57th GRAMMY Awards and the official GRAMMY wrap-up show, GRAMMY Live is the best second screen in the biz.

GRAMMY Awards Premiere Ceremony Live Stream
Tune in to GRAMMY.com/live beginning at 3:30 p.m. ET/12:30 p.m. PT to watch current GRAMMY nominee Hunter Hayes host the event that will reveal the first GRAMMY Awards of the day. Approximately 70 GRAMMY categories will be announced during the Premiere Ceremony, which will also feature performances by current nominees Angie Fisher, Cheyenne Jackson & Alexandra Silber, Old Crow Medicine Show, Ana Tijoux, and an all-star jazz quartet featuring Nathan East, Robert Glasper, Billy Hart, and Joe Lovano.

Photos
If it's true that a picture is worth 1,000 words, you'll have a lot to say about our one-of-a-kind GRAMMY photo galleries. Beginning Wednesday, Feb. 4, visit the Photos section of GRAMMY.com for exclusive snapshots from GRAMMY Week events, including the star-studded Producers & Engineers Wing event honoring Nile Rodgers, the MusiCares Person of the Year tribute to Bob Dylan, Clive Davis' and The Recording Academy's Pre-GRAMMY Gala, and more. Then, on Sunday we'll bring you up-to-the-minute photos from the red-carpet arrivals to GRAMMY performances and backstage as winners embrace their GRAMMY gold. 

Video
We'll be on the ground with our cameras in hand during GRAMMY Week, so keep checking the Video section of GRAMMY.com for interviews and other footage from GRAMMY Week events.

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Ariana Grande, Madonna, Sam Smith, Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga, and Pharrell Williams are among the performers for the 57th GRAMMY Awards. Check back as we announce more GRAMMY performers and special segments. Also, stay here for all the GRAMMY winners news after the telecast on Sunday.

Polls
Who do you think GRAMMY voters are going to choose in categories such as Song Of The Year, Album Of The Year and Best New Artist, among others? Cast your votes and tell us what you think.

App
With the latest news, photos, video, the ability to stream GRAMMY Live, and more, the GRAMMY App is your perfect on-the-go mobile companion. Download the app for Apple or Android platforms. 

Winners List
Why wait until after the show to see a complete list of winners? We'll be updating our list all day as winners are announced, beginning with the GRAMMY Awards Premiere Ceremony, which will be streamed live at GRAMMY.com/live starting at 3:30 p.m. ET/12:30 p.m. PT.

GRAMMY.com Newsletter
Want to be the first to receive our official GRAMMY wrap-up report following the 57th GRAMMY Awards telecast on the morning of Monday, Feb. 9? Sign up for our GRAMMY.com newsletter. We'll keep you informed about the exciting content we're producing all year round.

Don't forget: The 57th Annual GRAMMY Awards will take place live on Sunday, Feb. 8 at Staples Center in Los Angeles and will be broadcast in high-definition TV and 5.1 surround sound on the CBS Television Network from 8–11:30 p.m. (ET/PT).

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

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GRAMMY Premiere Ceremony Performers, Presenters Announced

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Hosted by Hunter Hayes, Premiere Ceremony to present awards in approximately 70 GRAMMY categories; ceremony to stream live at GRAMMY.com/live
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GRAMMYs
Jan 29, 2015 - 7:00 am

The GRAMMY Awards Premiere Ceremony will take place at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on Sunday, Feb. 8, from 12:30–3:30 p.m. PT, and present the first GRAMMY Awards of the day in approximately 70 categories. The ceremony will be hosted by current GRAMMY nominee Hunter Hayes and will stream live internationally at GRAMMY.com/live.

Hunter Hayes To Host GRAMMY Awards Premiere Ceremony | GRAMMYs

Attended by nominees and industry VIPs, the star-studded ceremony will feature performances by current nominees Angie Fisher, Cheyenne Jackson & Alexandra Silber, Old Crow Medicine Show, Ana Tijoux, and an all-star jazz quartet featuring Nathan East, Robert Glasper, Billy Hart, and Joe Lovano. Presenting the first GRAMMY Awards of the day in approximately 70 categories will be current nominees Rosanne Cash, Gloria Gaynor, Hilary Hahn, Smokie Norful, and John Waters as well as five-time GRAMMY-winning producer Jimmy Jam.

Hayes is nominated for Best Country Solo Performance for "Invisible." He has received four previous GRAMMY nominations.

East, Fisher, Hart, Jackson & Silber, Old Crow Medicine Show, and Tijoux each have one nod: East for Best Contemporary Instrumental Album for Nathan East; Fisher for Best Traditional R&B Performance for "I.R.S."; Hart for Best Jazz Instrumental Album for Enjoy The View; Jackson & Silber for Best Musical Theater Album for West Side Story; Old Crow Medicine Show for Best Folk Album for Remedy; and Tijoux for Best Latin Rock, Urban Or Alternative Album for Vengo.

Glasper and Lovano have two nominations each: Glasper for Best Traditional R&B Performance for "Jesus Children" and Best R&B Album for Black Radio 2; Lovano for Best Improvised Jazz Solo for "Recorda Me" and Best Latin Jazz Album for The Latin Side Of Joe Henderson.

Hahn, Gaynor and Waters each have one nomination: Hahn for Best Chamber Music/Small Ensemble Performance for In 27 Pieces — The Hilary Hahn Encores; Gaynor for Best Spoken Word Album (Includes Poetry, Audio Books & Storytelling) for We Will Survive: True Stories Of Encouragement, Inspiration, And The Power Of Song; and Waters for Best Spoken Word Album for Carsick: John Waters Hitchhikes Across America.

Norful has two nominations: Best Gospel Performance/Song for "No Greater Love" and Best Gospel Album for Forever Yours.

Cash has three nominations: Best American Roots Performance and Best American Roots Song for "A Feather's Not A Bird," and Best Americana Album for The River & The Thread.

The live stream of the Premiere Ceremony will remain on GRAMMY.com as video on demand for 30 days following the event. Following the ceremony, the 57th Annual GRAMMY Awards will be broadcast live on the CBS Television Network from 8–11:30 p.m. ET/PT. For GRAMMY coverage, updates and breaking news, visit The Recording Academy's social networks on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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2015 GRAMMYs: Who's performing?

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A handy guide to the performances scheduled for the 57th GRAMMY Awards, airing Sunday, Feb. 8 on CBS
Crystal Larsen
GRAMMYs
May 15, 2017 - 2:36 am

Music's Biggest Night stands as the richest collection of musical talent on any one show, with three-and-a-half hours of nearly nonstop music from today's hottest performers as well as special GRAMMY Moments that create indelible memories for fans.

The star-studded performance lineup for the 57th Annual GRAMMY Awards has a bit of everything — a number of first-time GRAMMY performances; a world debut performance of Rihanna's new song with Paul McCartney and Kanye West; a high-voltage performance from rock legends; a performance from global icon Madonna; and the best in country, pop, and hip-hop. And don't forget we've got an all-star lineup of presenters and the coolest host around: LL Cool J.

It's a lot to keep track of, so we've compiled a handy alphabetical guide to artists who will be taking the GRAMMY stage. Of course, be sure to stay logged on to GRAMMY.com and follow GRAMMY Live and our live-blog to complement your GRAMMY experience, and in case there's a surprise or two.

 
And the performers for the 57th GRAMMY Awards are:

  • AC/DC
  • Beck and Chris Martin
  • Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga
  • Beyoncé
  • Eric Church
  • Brandy Clark and Dwight Yoakam
  • Common and John Legend
  • Ariana Grande
  • Herbie Hancock, John Mayer, Questlove with Ed Sheeran
  • Hozier and Annie Lennox
  • Jessie J and Tom Jones
  • Juanes
  • Miranda Lambert
  • Lang Lang
  • Adam Levine and Gwen Stefani
  • Jeff Lynne's ELO
  • Madonna
  • Katy Perry
  • Rihanna, Paul McCartney and Kanye West
  • Sia
  • Sam Smith and Mary J. Blige
  • Usher
  • Pharrell Williams

Music's Biggest Night will take place live on Sunday, Feb. 8 at Staples Center in Los Angeles and will be broadcast in high-definition TV and 5.1 surround sound on the CBS Television Network from 8–11:30 p.m. (ET/PT). For updates and breaking news, visit The Recording Academy's social networks on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

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Your Weekly GRAMMY Social Roundup

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Beck, Beyoncé and Madonna are featured in the 10 tweets and Instagram posts featuring 57th GRAMMY winners and performers that we didn't want you to miss
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GRAMMYs
Feb 12, 2015 - 12:05 pm

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

A photo posted by Sam Smith (@samsmithworld) on Feb 8, 2015 at 5:46pm PST

A photo posted by Beyoncé (@beyonce) on Feb 8, 2015 at 11:20pm PST

My brothers Jay and Kanye. #Grammys

A photo posted by Pharrell Williams (@pharrell) on Feb 10, 2015 at 7:03pm PST

It's about that time. #GLORY. #GRAMMYS

A photo posted by John Legend (@johnlegend) on Feb 8, 2015 at 8:19pm PST

#Beck on the move after winning Album Of The Year! @beckmusic #GRAMMYs

A photo posted by The GRAMMYs (@thegrammys) on Feb 8, 2015 at 9:21pm PST

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Beyoncé to perform at all-star Stevie Wonder GRAMMY special

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Two-hour special to also feature all-star tribute performances by Lady Gaga, Ed Sheeran, Pharrell Williams, and more to air on CBS Feb. 16 at 9 p.m. ET/PT
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GRAMMYs
May 15, 2017 - 2:36 am

Surprising the audience with a captivating finale performance, Stevie Wonder received multiple standing ovations singing some of his all-time classics, including "Superstition" and "You Are The Sunshine Of My Life," at the Feb. 10 taping for "Stevie Wonder: Songs In The Key Of Life — An All-Star GRAMMY Salute" at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live. Additionally, a superstar cast of 19 artists saluted Wonder with songs from his stellar songbook before a sold-out audience. Recorded live, the two-hour special, which pays homage to Wonder's iconic career, will be broadcast in HDTV and 5.1 surround sound on the CBS Television Network on Monday, Feb. 16 from 9–11 p.m. ET/PT.

The all-star lineup featured performances by Babyface, the Band Perry, Tony Bennett, Beyoncé, Andrea Bocelli, Gary Clark Jr., Ariana Grande, Jennifer Hudson, India.Arie, Lady Gaga, John Legend, Annie Lennox, Janelle Monáe, Wonder's daughter Aisha Morris, Ne-Yo, Jill Scott, Ed Sheeran, Ryan Tedder, and Pharrell Williams. Two-time GRAMMY winner LL Cool J hosts this special tribute, with appearances by Jason Derulo, Jamie Foxx, Tyler Perry, Craig Robinson, and Maya Rudolph.

View a complete list of "Stevie Wonder: Songs In The Key Of Life" performances

"We must, without question, let the world know that love is king and queen," said Wonder, thanking fellow artists and fans from the stage before launching into a medley of his hits. "I encourage all of us as artists to write songs about love. Love is the key, and you've given me love, and I thank you for it."

A 25-time GRAMMY winner, Wonder is the only artist to have received Album Of The Year honors in three out of four consecutive years with Innervisions (1973), Fulfillingness' First Finale (1974) and Songs In The Key Of Life (1976).

"Stevie Wonder: Songs In The Key Of Life — An All-Star GRAMMY Salute" is produced by AEG Ehrlich Ventures, LLC. Ken Ehrlich is the executive producer, Leon Knoles is director, and David Wild and Ehrlich are writers. Greg Phillinganes is music director.  

Stevie Wonder GRAMMY Salute participants Pharrell Williams and Ryan Tedder | GRAMMYs

Stevie Wonder GRAMMY Salute participants Ariana Grande and Babyface | GRAMMYs


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