Imogen Heap will be the host for the Grammy Awards Premiere Ceremony where the bulk of the awards are handed out.
Performing will be violinist Nicola Benedetti, pianist Chick Corea, folk supergroup I'm With Her, West African singer Angélique Kidjo and Best New Artist nominee Yola. All of the Premiere Ceremony performers and host are nominated this year.
Presenters will be current nominees Luis Fonsi, Nathalie Joachim, Kimié Miner, PJ Morton, Esperanza Spalding and former Recording Academy Chair Jimmy Jam. Cheche Alara will serve as musical director.
The ceremony takes place at Microsoft Theater on 1/26 from 12:30pm to 3:30pm. Bring a snack.
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