The 62ndAnnual GRAMMY Awards are set for this Sunday, with some of today’s biggest stars set to perform for what is undoubtedly music’s biggest night.
Performers set for this year’s show includeBillie Eilish, Lizzo, BlakeSheltonandGwen Stefani,Ariana Grande, Demi Lovato,Jonas Brothers, Camila Cabello, H.E.R,Tyler the Creator, Tanya TuckerandBrandi Carlile,andLil Nas XwithDiplo, BTS, Mason RamseyandBilly Ray Cyrus,and “other surprise guests.”Bonnie Raittwill also perform on the show, paying tribute to Lifetime Achievement Award recipientJohn Prine.
- The show will also feature a tribute to the lateNipsey HusslefeaturingMeek Mill,John Legend,DJ KhaledKirk Franklin,Roddy Ricch, andYG.
- In addition,Aerosmith, who’ll be honored as the 2020 MusiCares Person of the Year tonight, and will perform on the telecast (without Joey Kramer) joined byRun DMCandCharlie Wilson.
- There will also be a tribute to longtime GRAMMY producerKenEhrlich, highlighting the importance of music education in schools. Artists associated with his career will perform the “Fame” track “I Sing The Body Electric.” Performers include Camila Cabello,Gary Clark Jr. and John Legend, who’ll be joined byDebbie Allen, Joshua Bell, Common, Misty Copeland, Lang Lang, Cyndi Lauper, Ben Plattand theWar And Treaty.
- Presenters this year includeSharonandOzzy Osbourne,Jim Gaffigan, Trevor Noah, Common, Cynthia Erivo,Dua Lipa, Billy Porter, Smokey Robinson, Shania Twain, Keith Urban, Stevie Wonder, Ava DuVernay, Bebe Rexha, Brandi CarlileandTanya Tucker.
- As for this year’s nominees,Lizzoleads the pack with eight, whleBillie Eilishis up for six. Both are nominated for Best New Artist, Album of the Year, and Record and Song of the year. Other multiple nominees includeLil Nas X,who’s also nominated for six, andArianaGrandewho is up for five. Both are recognized in the Album of the Year category.
The 62ndAnnual GRAMMY Awards, hosted by Alicia Keys, airs live on CBS from the Staples Center in Los Angeles. Check out some of the nominees below andclick here for the complete list.
62ndAnnual GRAMMY Nominations
Record of the Year
"Hey, Ma," Bon Iver
"Bad Guy," Billie Eilish
"7 Rings," Ariana Grande
"Hard Place," H.E.R.
"Talk," Khalid
"Old Town Road," Lil Nas X Featuring Billy Ray Cyrus
"Truth Hurts," Lizzo
"Sunflower," Post Malone & Swae Lee
Album of the Year
I,I, Bon Iver
Norman F---ing Rockwell!, Lana Del Rey
When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?, Billie Eilish
Thank U, Next, Ariana Grande
I Used to Know Her, H.E.R.
7, Lil Nas X
Cuz I Love You (Deluxe), Lizzo
Father of the Bride, Vampire Weekend
Song of The Year
"Always Remember Us This Way," Natalie Hemby, Lady Gaga, Hillary Lindsey & Lori McKenna, songwriters (Lady Gaga)
"Bad Guy," Billie Eilish O'Connell & Finneas O'Connell, songwriters (Billie Eilish)
"Bring My Flowers Now," Brandi Carlile, Phil Hanseroth, Tim Hanseroth & Tanya Tucker, songwriters (Tanya Tucker)
"Hard Place," Ruby Amanfu, Sam Ashworth, D. Arcelious Harris, H.E.R. & Rodney Jerkins, songwriters (H.E.R.)
"Lover," Taylor Swift, songwriter (Taylor Swift)
"Norman F---ing Rockwell," Jack Antonoff & Lana Del Rey, songwriters (Lana Del Rey)
"Someone You Loved," Tom Barnes, Lewis Capaldi, Pete Kelleher, Benjamin Kohn & Sam Roman, songwriters (Lewis Capaldi)
"Truth Hurts," Steven Cheung, Eric Frederic, Melissa Jefferson & Jesse Saint John, songwriters (Lizzo)
Best New Artist
Black Pumas
Billie Eilish
Lil Nas X
Lizzo
Maggie Rogers
Rosalia
Tank and the Bangas
Yola
Best Pop Solo Performance
"Spirit," Beyoncé
"Bad Guy," Billie Eilish
"7 Rings," Ariana Grande
"Truth Hurts," Lizzo
"You Need to Calm Down," Taylor Swift
Best Pop Duo/Group Performance
"Boyfriend," Ariana Grande & Social House
"Sucker," Jonas Brothers
"Old Town Road," Lil Nas X Featuring Billy Ray Cyrus
"Sunflower," Post Malone & Swae Lee
"Senorita," Shawn Mendes & Camila Cabello
Best Pop Vocal Album
The Lion King: The Gift, Beyoncé
When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?, Billie Eilish
Thank U, Next, Ariana Grande
No. 6 Collaborations Project, Ed Sheeran
Lover, Taylor Swift
Best R&B Performance
"Love Again," Daniel Caesar & Brandy
Could've Been," H.E.R. Featuring Bryson Tiller
"Exactly How I Feel," Lizzo Featuring Gucci Mane
"Roll Some Mo," Lucky Daye
"Come Home," Anderson .Paak Featuring André 3000
Best R&B Song
"Could've Been," Dernst Emile II, David “Swagg R’Celious” Harris, H.E.R. & Hue “Soundzfire” Strother, songwriters (H.E.R. Featuring Bryson Tiller)
"Look at Me Now," Emily King & Jeremy Most, songwriters (Emily King)
"No Guidance," Chris Brown, Tyler James Bryant, Nija Charles, Aubrey Graham, Anderson Hernandez, Michee Patrick Lebrun, Joshua Lewis, Noah Shebib & Teddy Walton, songwriters (Chris Brown Featuring Drake)
"Roll Some Mo," David Brown, Dernst Emile II & Peter Lee Johnson, songwriters (Lucky Daye)
"Sayso," PJ Morton, songwriter (PJ Morton Featuring JoJo)
Best R&B Album
1123, BJ The Chicago Kid
Painted, Lucky Daye
Ella Mai, Ella Mai
Paul, PJ Morton
Ventura, Anderson .Paak
Best Rap Performance
"Middle Child," J. Cole
"Suge," DaBaby
"Down Bad," Dreamville Featuring J.I.D, Bas, J. Cole, EARTHGANG & Young Nudy
"Racks in the Middle," Nipsey Hussle Featuring Roddy Ricch & Hit-Boy
"Clout," Offset Featuring Cardi B
Best Rap/Sung Performance
"Higher," DJ Khaled Featuring Nipsey Hussle & John Legend
"Drip Too Hard," Lil Baby & Gunna
"Panini," Lil Nas X
"Ballin," Mustard Featuring Roddy Ricch
"The London," Young Thug Featuring J. Cole & Travis Scott
Best Rap Song
"Bad Idea," Chancelor Bennett, Cordae Dunston, Uforo Ebong & Daniel Hackett, songwriters (YBN Cordae Featuring Chance The Rapper)
"Gold Roses," Noel Cadastre, Aubrey Graham, Anderson Hernandez, Khristopher Riddick-Tynes, William Leonard Roberts II, Joshua Quinton Scruggs, Leon Thomas III & Ozan Yildirim, songwriters (Rick Ross Featuring Drake)
"A Lot," Jermaine Cole, Dacoury Natche, 21 Savage & Anthony White, songwriters (21 Savage Featuring J. Cole)
"Racks in the Middle," Ermias Asghedom, Dustin James Corbett, Greg Allen Davis, Chauncey Hollis, Jr. & Rodrick Moore, songwriters (Nipsey Hussle Featuring Roddy Ricch & Hit-Boy)
"Suge," DaBaby, Jetsonmade & Pooh Beatz, songwriters (DaBaby)
Best Rap Album
Revenge of the Dreamers III, Dreamville
Championships, Meek Mill
I Am > I Was, 21 Savage
Igor, Tyler, The Creator
The Lost Boy, YBN Cordae
Source:Dr. Dave's Ultimate Prep