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CHRISTINA AGUILERA ADDED TO THE LINEUP FOR "THE GRAMMY(R) NOMINATIONS CONCERT LIVE!! -- COUNTDOWN TO MUSIC'S BIGGEST NIGHT(R)" TO BE BROADCAST LIVE WEDNESDAY, DEC. 3 ON THE CBS TELEVISION NETWORK
AS PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED, MARIAH CAREY, CELINE DION, FOO FIGHTERS, B.B. KING, JOHN MAYER AND TAYLOR SWIFT WILL ALSO PERFORM;
LL COOL J AND TAYLOR SWIFT ARE SET TO CO-HOST
The LIVE Event To Take Place at the Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE in Downtown Los Angeles Will Also Celebrate the Grand Opening of The GRAMMY MuseumSM
Primetime Special Will Announce Several Nominations for "THE 51ST ANNUAL GRAMMY� AWARDS" To Take Place LIVE on Sunday, Feb. 8 on CBS
Four-time GRAMMY� Award winner Christina Aguilera is the latest performer added to THE GRAMMY NOMINATIONS CONCERT LIVE!! - COUNTDOWN TO MUSIC'S BIGGEST NIGHT�, a one-hour special to be broadcast LIVE Wednesday, Dec. 3 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/delayed PT), on the CBS Television Network.
As previously announced, five-time GRAMMY winner Mariah Carey, five-time GRAMMY winner Celine Dion, six-time GRAMMY winner Foo Fighters, 14-time GRAMMY winner B.B. King, five-time GRAMMY winner John Mayer and 50th GRAMMY Award nominee Taylor Swift are also set to perform. Two-time GRAMMY winner LL Cool J and Taylor Swift are set to co-host.
This special marks the first time nominations for the annual GRAMMY Awards will be announced live on primetime television. The event, to be broadcast in HDTV and 5.1 Surround Sound from the Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE in downtown Los Angeles, will also celebrate the grand opening of The GRAMMY MuseumSM.
THE GRAMMY NOMINATIONS CONCERT LIVE!! - COUNTDOWN TO MUSIC'S BIGGEST NIGHT will set the stage for the 51st ANNUAL GRAMMY AWARDS to be broadcast LIVE Sunday, Feb. 8, 2009 (8:00-11:30 PM ET/delayed PT) on the CBS Television Network.
THE GRAMMY NOMINATIONS CONCERT LIVE!! - COUNTDOWN TO MUSIC'S BIGGEST NIGHT will announce nominations in several categories and feature performances by past GRAMMY winners and nominees. Following the one-hour live telecast, guests will experience an exclusive concert by one of the evening's performers in celebration of the grand opening of The GRAMMY Museum.
Tickets to THE GRAMMY NOMINATIONS CONCERT LIVE!! - COUNTDOWN TO MUSIC'S BIGGEST NIGHT are available at all Ticketmaster outlets, via phone at 213-480-3232 or online at http://www.ticketmaster.com/, with the proceeds benefiting The GRAMMY Museum.
THE GRAMMY NOMINATIONS CONCERT LIVE!! - COUNTDOWN TO MUSIC'S BIGGEST NIGHT is produced by AEG Ehrlich Ventures, LLC and John Cossette Productions. John Cossette and Ken Ehrlich are the executive producers.
About The Recording Academy�
Established in 1957, The Recording Academy is an organization of musicians, producers, engineers and recording professionals that is dedicated to improving the cultural condition and quality of life for music and its makers. Internationally known for the GRAMMY Awards - the preeminent peer-recognized award for musical excellence and the most credible brand in music - The Recording Academy is responsible for groundbreaking professional development, cultural enrichment, advocacy, education and human services programs. The Academy continues to focus on its mission of recognizing musical excellence, advocating for the well-being of music makers and ensuring music remains an indelible part of our culture. For more information about The Academy, please visit http://www.grammy.com/.
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