Earth, Wind & Fire to Receive GRAMMY Lifetime Achievement Award; Presenters Announced

By: Feb. 12, 2016
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A diverse, all-star lineup of GRAMMY® nominees, previous winners, and film and TV stars will take the stage as presenters for the 58th Annual GRAMMY Awards®. This year's presenters include current GRAMMY nominee Cam; two-time GRAMMY winner/talk show host Stephen Colbert; two-time GRAMMY winner and current three-time nominee Common; talk show host James Corden; actress Kaley Cuoco; singer/actress Selena Gomez; singer/actress Ariana Grande; Ice Cube; O'Shea Jackson Jr.; actress Anna Kendrick; current GRAMMY nominee Seth MacFarlane; Emmy-winning TV/radio host and producer Ryan Seacrest; current four-time GRAMMY nominee Ed Sheeran; four-time GRAMMY winner Sam Smith.

The GRAMMYs will honor Earth, Wind & Fire founding member and seven-time GRAMMY winner, the late Maurice White by recognizing the band's 2016 Recording Academy Lifetime Achievement Award as the surviving members present the GRAMMY for Record Of The Year.

They join previously announced performers Adele; Alabama Shakes; Joey Alexander; Travis Barker; James Bay; Justin Bieber; Jackson Browne; Luke Bryan; Gary Clark Jr.; Andra Day; Diplo; Don Henley, Bernie Leadon, Timothy B. Schmit, and Joe Walsh of the Eagles; Ellie Goulding; the Broadway cast of "Hamilton"; Alice Cooper, Johnny Depp, and Joe Perry of The Hollywood Vampires; Sam Hunt; Tori Kelly; Lady Gaga; Kendrick Lamar; John Legend; Little Big Town; Demi Lovato; Miguel, Pitbull; Bonnie Raitt; Rihanna; Skrillex; Chris Stapleton; Taylor Swift; Robin Thicke; Meghan Trainor; Carrie Underwood; and The Weeknd.

Entertainment icon and two-time GRAMMY winner LL COOL J is set to host Music's Biggest Night® for the fifth consecutive year. Taking place at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, the 58th Annual GRAMMY AWARDS will be broadcast live in HDTV and 5.1 surround sound on the CBS Television Network, Monday, Feb. 15, 2016, at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT.

The 58th Annual GRAMMY AWARDS are produced by AEG Ehrlich Ventures for The Recording Academy. Ken Ehrlich is executive producer, Louis J. Horvitz is director, and David Wild and Ehrlich are the writers.

About The Recording Academy Established in 1957, The Recording Academy is an organization of musicians, songwriters, producers, engineers, and recording professionals 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 www.grammy.com.



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