The 2012 Grammy Awards, telecast by CBS TV at 8 p.m. ET Sunday, February 12, 2012, promises to be an exciting evening filled with performances from some of the top musicians in the world. The telecast is live from L.A.'s Staples Center. This is your guide to what you need to know and what to watch for to make Grammy night a great night at your home.
Jennifer Hudson will sing to honor the memory of Whitney Houston. She was also remembered at the Clive Davis Pre-Grammy Party.
List of nominees:
Predictions:
Earlier in the day a Grammy Awards Pre-Telecast Ceremony will take place at 1-3L30 p.m. PT at the Los Angeles Convention Center and will stream at the official Grammy Live site. It will feature additional performances and the presentation of the bulk of the Grammy Awards in more than 60 categories that can not fit into the show in the evening.
Look for complete coverage of the Grammy Awards here.
Performers
- Adele
- Jason Aldean
- The Band Perry
- Beach Boys
- Tony Bennett
- Chris Brown
- Glen Campbell
- Kelly Clarkson
- Coldplay
- Deadmau5
- Foo Fighters
- Foster the People
- David Guetta
- Jennifer Hudson
- Lil Wayne
- Maroon 5
- Bruno Mars
- Paul McCartney
- Nicki Minaj
- Katy Perry
- Rihanna
- Blake Shelton
- Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band
- Taylor Swift
- Carrie Underwood
Presenters
- Marc Anthony
- Dierks Bentley
- Jack Black
- Drake
- Fergie
- Lady Antebellum
- Miranda Lambert
- Gwyneth Paltrow
- Ryan Seacrest
- ?uestlove
- Ringo Starr
Special Merit Awards Ceremony
Allman Brothers Band and Diana Ross were honored.
