More Grammy Performers Announced

The list of performing artists set for the Grammy Awards gala is continuing to grow, with U2, Kid Rock, Robert Plant & Alison Krauss and Rihanna on board, reports RollingStone. The 51st annual event will be aired on Sunday, February 8.

Other big names scheduled to perform include Radiohead, Coldplay, Paul McCartney with Dave Grohl, Lil’ Wayne, Kanye West, Jay-Z, T.I., Katy Perry, Justin Timberlake, the Jonas Brothers, Carrie Underwood, Jennifer Hudson and Kenny Chesney.

Robert Plant & Alison Krauss have been nominated in five categories, while Rihanna has three chances to win.  U2 hasn’t received any nominations this year.

Grammy organisers also revealed some of the special guests who will be handing out the awards, such as Jack Black, Duffy, actor Simon Baker, Charlie Haden, Josh Groban, Gwyneth Paltrow and Samuel L. Jackson.