First round of performers confirmed for the GRAMMYs

First round of performers confirmed for the GRAMMYs

John Legend
Author: Anna Sky MagliolaPublished 18th Jan 2017
Last updated 18th Jan 2017

The first round of performers for this year's GRAMMYs have been announced and include John Legend, Carrie Underwood and Keith Urban.

The announcement was made across the GRAMMYs' official social media channels.

John Legend is no stranger to the GRAMMYs having won no less than 10 awards, including Best R & B Album in 2011 and Best Song Written for Visual Media for 'Glory' last year.

Also taking to the stage next month in Los Angeles will be current GRAMMY nominees Carrie Underwood and Keith Urban.

Eight-time GRAMMY award winning rock band Metallica have also been announced as performers at this year's event, with more performers expected to be confirmed in the coming weeks.

This year's ceremony will be hosted by British TV host James Corden for the first time and marks 59 years of the GRAMMY Awards. The event takes place on the 12th February at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.