Beyoncé and Jay Z are set to perform at the Grammys. After months of speculation, it has finally been confirmed that the superstar duo will both perform at the awards show on Sunday, Jan. 26. It has not been confirmed whether they will hit the stage together or what song(s) they will sing.
According to E! Online, the news was confirmed during a TV commercial on CBS that listed both their names as performers. Jay and Bey will join others musicians that night including Taylor Swift, Katy Perry, Daft Punk, Kendrick Lamar, Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr, Macklemore and Ryan Lewis, John Legend, Keith Urban, Blake Shelton and many others.
Jay Z has been nominated nine times for a Grammy Award - the most of any other artist. Check out his nominations below:
Best Pop Duo/Group Performance- "Suit & Tie" with Justin Timberlake
Best Rap Performance- "Tom Ford"
Best Rap/Sung Collaboration- "Part II (On the Run)" with Beyoncé
Best Rap/Sung Collaboration- "Holy Grail" with Justin Timberlake
Best Rap Song- "Holy Grail"
Best Rap Album- "Magna Carta... Holy Grail"
Best Recording Package- "Magna Carta... Holy Grail"
Best Music Video- "Picasso Baby: A Performance Art Film"
Best Music Video- "Suit& Tie"
According to the Los Angeles Times, Beyoncé wasn't the only surprise performance for the Grammys. Madonna is also set to hit the stage. Their source claims the "XO" singer will appear on the Grammys in support of her secret, visual album while Madonna "is expected to pop up and lend guest vocals during a performance from one of the night's nominees."
Ken Ehrlich, a longtime producer of the Grammy Awards wouldn't confirm whether Beyoncé was a part of the show.
"Let's put it this way... we have a really great history that goes back to the early days of Destiny's Child," he said. "I love working with [Beyoncé]. She's incredible. She is so into what it is that she does and making sure that everybody who sees her walks away saying, 'wow."
"Should she be on the show this year?" Ehrlich added. "I would think that the potential is there for that kind of moment."
What song would you like to see Jay Z and Beyonce perform at the Grammys?
