As if the nominees weren't exciting enough, the first round of Grammy performers were just announced, and it looks like next month's award show is going to be quite an eventful night!
The Recording Academy revealed on Wednesday that Adele, Kendrick Lamar, The Weeknd and Little Big Town will perform at the 58th annual Grammy Awards, according to The Associated Press. This will be Adele's second time performing at the Grammys after her incredible past few months following the release of her hit album "25." She has won 10 Grammys in the past, but was not eligible for any at this year's show as the album missed the deadline.
Lamar has also performed at the show before with Imagine Dragons. He has won two Grammys in the past and is this year's top Grammy nominee with 11, mostly for his album "To Pimp A Butterfly." Little Big Town and The Weeknd will be making their debut on the Grammy stage. The Weeknd comes in a close second for most nominations, as he is tied with Taylor Swift with seven. Little Big Town is nominated for Best Country Album and Best Country/Duo Group Performance.
"This lineup of talented artists is just the beginning of what will, one again, prove to be music's biggest night," Recording Academy CEO Neil Portnow said in a statement. "We look forward to celebrating what's been a wonderful year in music, honoring the best of the best and featuring never-before-seen performances."
There will also be a special tribute performance to Lionel Richie, as he is the 2016 MusiCares Person of the Year, according to the official Grammy website. This performance will highlight the Grammy-winning artist's wide-ranging career.
Iconic rap group Run-D.M.C, which is made up of Darryl "DMC" McDaniels, Joseph "Reverend Run" Simmons and the Jason "Jam Master Jay" Mizell, who passed away in 2002, will also be honored with a Lifetime Achievement award at this year's show. This will be the group's first-ever Grammy Award despite being nominated for Best R&B Vocal Performance back in 1986, as a category for rap had not yet been introduced, as HNGN previously reported. Earth Wind & Fire, Jefferson Airplane, Herbie Hancock, John Cage, Ruth Brown, Celia Cruz and Linda Ronstadt will also be receiving this honorary award.
More performers will be announced at some point.
The 58th Annual Grammy Awards will take place on Feb. 15 and will air live on CBS at 8 p.m. EST.
