New York, NY (Top40 Charts) The Recording Academy has expanded its 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.
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. Live from Madison
Square Garden in New York City, and hosted by award-winning television personality and performer
James Corden, the 60th Annual GRAMMY Awards will be broadcast live in HDTV and 5.1 surround sound on the CBS Television Network, Sunday, Jan. 28, 2018, at 7:30 p.m. ET/4:30 p.m. PT.
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 are 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.
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