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Alabama Shakes, Joey Alexander, Miguel Performing At 2016 Grammys

While there is always a possibility of surprise performances, the official, advertised lineup for the 2016 Grammy Awards broadcast is now complete.

The Recording Academy and CBS jointly confirmed nominees Alabama Shakes, Joey Alexander, and Miguel as performers for the February 15 ceremony. They represent the last additions to the lineup.

The Thursday morning press release also confirms what was reported earlier this week: Taylor Swift will open the show with a song from “1989.”

Previously announced performers include Adele; 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; Pitbull; Bonnie Raitt; Rihanna; Skrillex; Chris Stapleton; Robin Thicke; Meghan Trainor; Carrie Underwood; and The Weeknd.

The ceremony airs beginning at 8PM ET on CBS.

Brian Cantor

Brian Cantor is the editor-in-chief for Headline Planet. He has been a leading reporter in the music, movie, television and sporting spaces since 2002. Brian's reporting has been cited by major websites like BuzzFeed, Billboard, the New Yorker and The Fader -- and shared by celebrities like Taylor Swift, Justin Bieber and Nicki Minaj. Contact Brian at brian.cantor[at]headlineplanet.com.

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