Grammy Performers 2020: The Full List
The 2020 Grammys will take place on Sunday, January 26 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. As always, the full slate of Grammy performances includes nominees and other acts. In recent weeks, the Recording Academy has announced solo performances, group renditions, and tributes to artists (like Prince and John Prine) and Grammy personnel (like the award show producer Ken Ehrlich, who retires this year). Here is the full list of performers at the 62nd annual Grammy Awards, which you can watch on CBS on January 26 at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT.
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Billie Eilish
Music wunderkind Billie Eilish is up for six Grammy Awards this year, including the Big Four (Album of the Year, Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best New Artist). Riding the massive success of her debut album When We Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?, Eilish is bringing her signature brand of ASMR-pop the Staples Center.
Lizzo
Lizzo had a glorious 2019, one in which she charted on the Billboard 200 for the first time (with Cuz I Love You) and had a single from 2017 (!) top the Billboard singles chart. She’s up for eight trophies, the most nominations of any artist this year, including the Big Four. Her live shows include everything from dancing to rapping to flute-playing, so she’s sure to be among the night’s most explosive performances.
Ariana Grande
A year ago, following a Grammy nomination for her album Sweetener, Ariana Grande was asked to perform during the televised ceremony. Alas, she pulled out of the show after a disagreement with Grammy producers over being allowed to perform her thank u, next single “7 rings.” Now, with that song up for two Grammys in 2020 (Record of the Year and Best Pop Solo Performance), Grande will return to the Grammys stage.
Tyler, the Creator
Tyler, the Creator has come a long way since he and his Odd Future cohorts made their television debut on Fallon in 2011. With his fifth album IGOR up for Best Rap Album, he will grace the Grammys stage for the first time ever—hopefully donning the sunglasses, wig, and glittery suit he’s been rocking on tour.
Sheila E. and Usher (Prince tribute)
Before a full, all-star tribute on January 28, Sheila E. and Usher will perform a Grammy Salute to Prince on the night of the ceremony. In a statement earlier this month, Deborah Dugan—who would soon be ousted from the job—said Prince “continues to serve as an inspirational icon for artists and fans worldwide, and we are so honored to pay tribute to his legacy.”
Rosalía
Even though she didn’t release an album last year, Rosalía had a marquee year, and is up for Best New Artist alongside other acts like Lizzo and Billie Eilish. Considering she spent much of last year on tour, playing international festivals and headlining dates to rave reviews, you won’t want to miss her Grammy performance.
Lil Nas X, BTS, Diplo, Mason Ramsey, and Billy Ray Cyrus
The remix of Lil Nas X’s breakout single “Old Town Road,” featuring Billy Ray Cyrus, was arguably the biggest song of 2019. It’s up for three Grammy awards, including Record of the Year and Best Music Video. Now, the “Old Town Road” Voltron—featuring Diplo and Mason Ramsey, who both remixed the song, as well as all of BTS (whose RM put his own spin on it)—will assemble for a Grammy performance.
Nipsey Hussle tribute from John Legend, DJ Khaled, Meek Mill, Roddy Ricch, YG, and Kirk Franklin
The late, great Nipsey Hussle is up for three posthumous Grammy nominations: Best Rap Song and Best Rap Performance for “Racks in the Middle” featuring Roddy Ricch and Hit-Boy, and Best Rap/Sung Collaboration for his turn on DJ Khaled’s “Higher” alongside John Legend. This year’s award ceremony sees those collaborators join Meek Mill and Kirk Franklin for a tribute performance.
Bonnie Raitt (tribute to John Prine)
In a way, Bonnie Raitt has been paying tribute to John Prine since the 1970s, when she started performing his song “Angel From Montgomery.” Now, Raitt will get to honor Prine from the Grammy stage as he receives a Lifetime Achievement Award.
Charlie Wilson
Charlie Wilson may not be up for an award this year—he got a nomination for Traditional R&B Performance last year—but the Gap Band is forever, and his collaborations with contemporary artists like Kanye West and Bruno Mars have kept him somewhat in the spotlight.
The Jonas Brothers
The JoBros renaissance continues: According to the Brothers Jonas, they’ll be performing a new song, “What a Man Gotta Do,” and then they’ll be doing “something else which I don’t think anyone’s going to expect.” They’re nominated for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance for “Sucker.”
Camila Cabello, Gary Clark Jr., John Legend, Debbie Allen, Joshua Bell, Common, Misty Copeland, Lang Lang, Cyndi Lauper, Ben Platt, and the War and Treaty (tribute to Ken Ehrlich)
This year’s Grammy Awards will be the final one for longtime producer Ken Ehrlich, who announced his retirement last summer. In tribute to the producer—who’s tussled with numerous artists in years past, including Ariana, Frank Ocean, and Lorde—the Recording Academy has assembled a star-studded crew to perform a rendition of “I Sing the Body Electric,” from the 1980 musical film Fame.
Gary Clark Jr. and the Roots
As well as performing in the ensemble piece, Clark Jr. will join forces with the Roots to play his song “This Land,” which is nominated for Best Rock Performance, Best Rock Song, and Best Music Video.
H.E.R.
Grammy darling H.E.R. returns to perform for the second year in a row, following her five nominations (including Album of the Year, Song of the Year, and Record of the Year). Exact details on her performance are scarce, but if last year’s show is any indication, it’ll showcase her immense voice.
Demi Lovato
Demi Lovato hasn’t performed live since she was hospitalized following a drug overdose in 2018. Her 2020 Grammys performance will mark her return to the stage. She’ll reportedly perform an unreleased song that she wrote shortly before that overdose took place.
Aerosmith and Run-D.M.C.
Rap legends Run-D.M.C. will share the stage with Aerosmith at this year’s ceremony. It’s likely they will team up yet again for their joint version of “Walk This Way.”
Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani
Real-life lovebirds (and co-hosts of NBC’s The Voice) Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton are performing at this year’s ceremony. The couple recently released the duet “Nobody But You,” which they will likely take to the Grammy stage on Sunday night.
Preservation Hall Jazz Band and Trombone Shorty
Preservation Hall Jazz Band, the veteran New Orleans outfit, will unite with the multi-instrumentalist Trombone Shorty to soundtrack the In Memoriam segment, remembering recently deceased artists.
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