Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars
“Die With a Smile” collaborators Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars will perform a tribute to Los Angeles and the Southern Californians affected by the wildfires.
Lainey Wilson
Lainey Wilson is bringing her Best Country Album nominee Whirlwind to the stage, just a year after winning the category for Bell Bottom Country.
Quincy Jones tribute
For years, Quincy Jones was the most decorated Grammy winner of all time, so it is not surprise that the Recording Academy is putting on an all-star tribute to the great songwriter, composer, and musician. After honoring Tina Turner during the 2024 in memoriam Stevie Wonder and Janelle Monáe will return as Grammys performers to headline the tribute, Rolling Stone reports, joined by Herbie Hancock, Lainey Wilson, and Cynthia Erivo, who returns to the Grammys stage after performing at the Academy’s 2021 “Salute to the Sounds of Change.” More guests are still to be announced.
Raye
Rising star of UK pop Raye will reach a summit of sorts as she makes her Grammys debut. She’s up for three awards in her debut year of nomination, including Best New Artist, behind her 2023 debut My 21st Century Blues.
Sabrina Carpenter
Sabrina Carpenter is making her Grammys debut in style, backing her first-ever nominations—all six, including in all of the Big Four categories, came at once—with a performance from her Album of the Year nominee Short ’n Sweet.
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Shaboozey
First-time Grammy nominee Shaboozey is going to take the stage for the first time. Don’t be surprised to hear the hit single “A Bar Song (Tipsy).”
Shakira
Three-time Grammy winner Shakira is up for best Latin pop album this year, and she is hitting the Grammys stage a week just before diving into her Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour. A “Soltera” performance may be on the cards, based on her video announcement.
Sheryl Crow
Sheryl Crow is back at the Grammys. Crow’s appearance follows her 2023 tribute to Fleetwood Mac’s Christine McVie during the in memoriam segment, where she played “Songbird” alongside Bonnie Raitt, and Mick Fleetwood.
St. Vincent
Three-time Grammy winner St. Vincent returns to the Grammys stage after her unlikely 2019 performance with Dua Lipa. Stay tuned to see if more surprises await.
Teddy Swims
Teddy Swims will perform during the main ceremony in his debut year of nomination, in which he will compete with fellow performers Chappell Roan, Doechii, and Benson Boone for Best New Artist.
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