Continuing its tradition of pairing artists in never-before-seen GRAMMY® Moments, The Recording Academy® reveals a series of collaborations featuring several GRAMMY newcomers, including nominees James Bay and Tori Kelly; nominees Andra Day and Ellie Goulding; and nominee Sam Hunt with seven-time GRAMMY winner and current nominee Carrie Underwood.
Previously announced performers include Adele, Kendrick Lamar, Little Big Town, and The Weeknd. A special tribute to 2016 MusiCares® Person of the Year Lionel Richie will highlight the GRAMMY winner’s wide-ranging career.
This will mark the GRAMMY debuts for James Bay, Andra Day, Ellie Goulding, Sam Hunt, and Tori Kelly.
Sam Hunt is up for two awards: Best New Artist and Best Country Album for Montevallo.
Seven-time GRAMMY winner Carrie Underwood is nominated for Best Country Solo Performance for “Little Toy Guns.”
Entertainment icon and two-time GRAMMY winner LL COOL J is set to host Music’s Biggest Night® for the fifth consecutive year. Taking place at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, the 58th Annual GRAMMY Awards® will be broadcast live in HDTV and 5.1 surround sound on the CBS Television Network, Monday, Feb. 15, 2016, at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT. Additional performers will be announced shortly.