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Special Look: Hailey Knox, Zoe Ko, Lindsay Liebro, Ari Lennox, Durand Bernarr Perform On GRAMMY U Soundstage

The Grammy U performance showcase took place Friday night.

As part of the pre-celebration for this Sunday’s GRAMMY Awards ceremony, The Recording Academy has been holding numerous artist showcases.

The list of spotlight events included a GRAMMY U Soundstage at the Grammy House activation, where numerous talented musicians displayed their prowess.

Performers who graced the stage included Hailey Knox, Zoe Ko, Lindsay Liebro, Ari Lennox, and Durand Bernarr.

More musical moments and parties will take place Saturday, before the industry’s biggest names congregate for Music’s Biggest Night on Sunday.

Photos from the GRAMMY U stage follow, courtesy of The Recording Academy.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 30: Hailey Knox attends GRAMMY U Soundstage at GRAMMY House during the 68th GRAMMY Awards at Rolling Greens on January 30, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Mat Hayward/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 30: Hailey Knox performs onstage during GRAMMY U Soundstage at GRAMMY House during the 68th GRAMMY Awards at Rolling Greens on January 30, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Anna Webber/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 30: Zoe Ko performs onstage during GRAMMY U Soundstage at GRAMMY House during the 68th GRAMMY Awards at Rolling Greens on January 30, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Anna Webber/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 30: Zoe Ko performs onstage during GRAMMY U Soundstage at GRAMMY House during the 68th GRAMMY Awards at Rolling Greens on January 30, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Anna Webber/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 30: Lindsay Liebro performs onstage during GRAMMY U Soundstage at GRAMMY House during the 68th GRAMMY Awards at Rolling Greens on January 30, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Mat Hayward/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 30: Lindsay Liebro performs onstage during GRAMMY U Soundstage at GRAMMY House during the 68th GRAMMY Awards at Rolling Greens on January 30, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Mat Hayward/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 30: Durand Bernarr performs onstage during GRAMMY U Soundstage at GRAMMY House during the 68th GRAMMY Awards at Rolling Greens on January 30, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Mat Hayward/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 30: Ari Lennox performs onstage during GRAMMY U Soundstage at GRAMMY House during the 68th GRAMMY Awards at Rolling Greens on January 30, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Mat Hayward/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)
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