Kendrick Lamar, the Weeknd, Adele, and More to Perform at the 2016 Grammys (UPDATE)

The award show airs live nationwide Feb. 15.

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UPDATE 2/11/16: The performance lineup for the Grammys expands today with the additions of Alabama Shakes and Miguel. Alabama Shakes is up for four nominations, including Album of the Year for Sound & Color, while Miguel is looking to take home an award for one of the two R&B categories he's up for this year. Miguel will pay tribute to Michael Jackson and his 1979 album, Off the Wall​, with a performance of "She's Out of My Life" along with the song's original keyboardist and MJ's close colleague, Greg Phillinganes, according to Revolt.

UPDATE 2/9/16: The Grammys have confirmed that Demi Lovato, John Legend, Luke Bryan, and Meghan Trainor will perform a Lionel Richie tribute at this year's awards.

UPDATE 2/7/16: After several rumors swirled last night that Taylor Swift would be performing at the Grammys, their official Twitter account confirmed it was true. Nicki Minaj is also performing.

It's true! @taylorswift13 will return to the GRAMMY stage for a performance at the 58th #GRAMMYs Feb. 15 on @CBS! pic.twitter.com/qdvVAwAKPe
GRAMMYs commercial that aired during #SB50 pic.twitter.com/u7qp1A2WRp

UPDATE 2/4/16: The Grammys just announced that Skrillex and Diplo​ will be joining Justin Bieber on stage, which means we can probably expect to hear a rendition of "Where Are Ü Now." Pitbull, Travis Barker, and Robin Thicke will also take the stage together. The Hollywood Vampires including Alice Cooper, Johnny Depp, and Joe Perry will play their first TV performance and Album of the Year nominee Chris Stapleton will team up with Grammy winner's Bonnie Raitt and Gary Clark Jr. to pay tribute to B.B. KingRihanna has since been added as another performer for the show. 

 

See y'all at the #GRAMMYs February 15 on @CBS at 8e/5p!! pic.twitter.com/XX0j2OIx1x

— Rihanna (@rihanna) February 5, 2016
Don't miss a performance from @pitbull, @robinthicke & @travisbarker LIVE at the 58th #GRAMMYs Feb. 15 on @CBS! pic.twitter.com/x3E29s4ROZ
Tune in to @CBS Feb. 15 to see the @hollywoodvamps with Alice Cooper, Johnny Depp & Joe Perry rock the 58th #GRAMMYs pic.twitter.com/DvMcNedMRq
.@ChrisStapleton, @TheBonnieRaitt & @GaryClarkJr will pay tribute to B.B. King at the 58th #GRAMMYs Feb. 15 on @CBS! pic.twitter.com/VxjRW4msmc

UPDATE 1/27/16: The Grammys have announced Carrie Underwood, Sam Hunt, Tori Kelly, James Bay, Ellie Goulding, and Andra Day will perform a trio of live duets for the Feb. 15 show. 

GRAMMY nominee @SamHuntMusic will duet with seven-time GRAMMY winner @carrieunderwood at the 58th #GRAMMYs on 2/15! pic.twitter.com/DnbMiDwmlN
Tune in to the 58th #GRAMMYs on @CBS Feb. 15 to catch a duet from GRAMMY nominees @ToriKelly and @JamesBayMusic! pic.twitter.com/QIcCdSpq4V
GRAMMY nominees @AndraDayMusic & @elliegoulding will perform together LIVE at the 58th #GRAMMYs Feb. 15 on @CBS! pic.twitter.com/SmFaYimFjR

UPDATE 1/24/16: The Grammys have announced that both Justin Bieber and Pitbull have been added to lineup of live performers for this year's telecast. 

Calling all #Beliebers! @justinbieber has been added to the lineup for the 58th #GRAMMYs airing Feb. 15 on @CBS! pic.twitter.com/2O3trYKEpy
.@Pitbull is bringing the party to the 58th #GRAMMYs stage LIVE Feb. 15 on @CBS! pic.twitter.com/o3VDKBcl7g

The 58th Annual Grammy Awards are fast approaching and it's set to be a big night for Kendrick Lamar, Adele, the Weeknd, and country artist Little Big Town, who have all been chosen as the first round of performers. All four artists are up for several nominations, with Kendrick leading the pack with 11 total nominations

This year will also mark the first time the awards ceremony will air live nationwide, according to Billboard. LL Cool J hosts this year's Grammy Awards that will be held at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on Feb. 15.

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