COUNTRY MUSIC TRIO TEMECULA ROAD PREMIERE MUSIC VIDEO FOR FIRST SINGLE “WHAT IF I KISSED YOU”

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Country music trio Temecula Road  — sisters Emma (vocals/mandolin) and Maddie (vocals) Salute together with longtime friend Dawson Anderson (vocals/guitar) — has partnered with Vevo and YouTube to world premiere the music video for first single “What If I Kissed You.” View the video at: bit.ly/trkissedyou . The clip, shot in the picturesque Antelope Valley in their home state of California and directed by Evan Kaufmann, features the trio alongside newly engaged YouTube and Musical.ly sensations, Cole LaBrant and Savannah Soutas on a flirty fun-filled date exploring new love in the western Mojave Desert. The poetic track, written by Jimmy Robbins, Sara Haze and Mike Daly and produced by Daly, is set to release digitally today, February 17 at http://smarturl.it/TRIfIKissedYou. Named after the town they grew up in, the threesome, known for their original music and impeccable harmonies, were just revealed as Radio Disney’s multi-genre NEXT BIG THING – one of only two breakout country artists since the program’s inception. Temecula Road have electrified audiences opening for standout country acts Martina McBride, Josh Turner, Joe Nichols, Sara Evans, Eli Young Band and Love And Theft and will be performing March 11-12 as part of this year’s C2C Country Music Festival at the O2 Arena in London. For a complete listing of tour dates visit TemeculaRoad.com. With talent far beyond their teenage years and an infectious, youthful energy, Temecula Road has already amassed a sizeable and loyal following online with their series of song covers.  A recent mashup video of the trio singing portions of 2016’s top 20 country songs in a mere 3 minutes garnered them over 7 million views online and 84,000 shares on Facebook alone. ABOUT TEMECULA ROAD: Called out by The Huffington Post as one of the top country artists to watch in ‪2016, Temecula Road‪ spent the year opening for Martina McBride, Josh Turner, Joe Nichols, Sara Evans, Eli Young Band and Love And Theft and joined Jessie James Decker on a nationwide, sold out tour. Their covers have earned praise from Carrie Underwood, Brett Eldredge, Dan + Shay, Cam, and RaeLynn. The group is featured weekly on Radio Disney Country’s social media giving fans a behind the scenes look at their lives as musicians on #TemeculaRoadTuesdays. ABOUT DISNEY MUSIC GROUP: Disney Music Group is home to Hollywood Records, Walt Disney Records, Disney Music Publishing, Buena Vista Records, and Disney Concerts.  The labels’ genre-spanning rosters include (Grammy nominated) Demi Lovato, Jordan Fisher, Sofia Carson, ZZ Ward, R5, Zella Day, Breaking Benjamin, Bea Miller, Sabrina Carpenter, Joywave, Olivia Holt, Tini Stoessel, Forever In Your Mind, Jorge Blanco, and more.  DMG also releases family music and film and television soundtracks such as the chart-topping, Oscar-nominated “Moana” soundtrack, the Oscar and Grammy-winning “Frozen” soundtrack, the Grammy-nominated recordings for “Star Wars,” “Zootopia,” “Guardians of the Galaxy,” the “Aladdin” original Broadway cast record, “Saving Mr. Banks,” and “Bridge of Spies.” Upcoming soundtracks include “Beauty And The Beast,” “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2,” and “Descendants 2.”

MARY CHAPIN CARPENTER CONFIRMS SUMMER WOLF TRAP CONCERT WITH SPECIAL GUEST LUCINDA WILLIAMS

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PERFORMANCE CELEBRATES 30TH ANNIVERSARY OF CARPENTER’S DEBUT ALBUM Mary Chapin Carpenter will return to Wolf Trap on August 12 for a special concert coinciding with the 30th anniversary of the release of her acclaimed debut album, Hometown Girl. Very special guest Lucinda Williams, who wrote “Passionate Kisses,” which Carpenter later recorded, will open the unique performance. Tickets go on-sale Saturday, March 18 at 10:00am ET (fan club pre-sale will launch tomorrow at 10:00am ET). Additional events celebrating the 30th anniversary year will be announced shortly. The Wolf Trap concert will feature material from throughout Carpenter’s acclaimed career, including songs from her most recent album, The Things That We Are Made Of. Released last year to widespread acclaim on Lambent Light Records via Thirty Tigers (webstore, iTunes, Amazon), the album was produced by Grammy Award-winning producer Dave Cobb (Jason Isbell, Chris Stapleton) and features eleven new songs written by Carpenter. The Associated Press calls it, “…an evocative collection of songs,” while The Huffington Post declares, “…Carpenter is now at the height of her musical career, painting a compelling, relevant piece of art tinged with mixed feelings of grief and joy, all without preaching or darkening our minds with sadness.” Additionally, NPR Music featured the album in their “First Listen” series. Most recently, Carpenter collaborated with Peter Wolf for a special duet of “Cry No More.” Their rendition of the song is featured on Amazon’s Valentine’s Day playlist. Listen here. Over the course of her acclaimed career, Carpenter has recorded 14 albums and sold over 14 million records. Beloved by fans and critics alike, she has won five Grammy Awards (with 15 nominations) and is a member of the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame. Previously, in 2014, Carpenter released her debut orchestral album, Songs From The Movie, which was arranged and co-produced by six-time Grammy winner Vince Mendoza. Since it’s release, Carpenter has performed alongside the New York Philharmonic, the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, the London Concert Orchestra, the L.A. Philharmonic and the National Symphony Orchestra among many others. MARY CHAPIN CARPENTER TOUR DATES July 21—Steamboat Springs, CO—Strings Music Festival July 30—Bayfield, WI—Big Top Chautauqua August 12—Vienna, VA—Wolf Trap* *with very special guest Lucinda Williams

2017 PEPSI SPRINGJAM FULL LINEUP ANNOUNCED

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The second annual Pepsi SpringJam, set for April 28 & 29, 2017 at Aaron Bessant Park in beautiful Panama City Beach, promises two days of some of the hottest names in music, and organizers have released the exciting full lineup for the event. Headliners Sheryl Crow and Darius Rucker will be joined by Colbie Caillat, A Thousand Horses, LOCASH and “Nashville” television star Charles Esten, and the latest additions include Craig Campbell, Delta Rae, Will Thompson, Lauren Alaina, Sammy Arriaga and Gal Friday Band. “The full lineup for the Pepsi Spring jam is creating a lot of excitement,” says Visit Panama City Beach President and CEO Dan Rowe. “Spring is always a great time to be at the beach, and having so many of Nashville’s favorite acts joining headliners Sheryl Crow and Darius Rucker gives country music fans even more reason to come put their toes in the sand in Panama City Beach.” Early Bird ticket rates remain in effect for a limited time at $199 for VIP Pit and just $69 for General Admission – plus taxes and fees. A limited number of $59 single-day tickets are currently available. Children six years of age and under may enter for free. Two-day General Admission Military Tickets are also $69 plus taxes and fees, and that price will not increase. A limited number of $30 Two-day and $20 One-Day Early Entry Passes are also available. These passes are an add-on to a festival ticket and allow ticket holders to enter the festival 30 minutes before the main gates open. This is great advantage in getting to the front of a ticket section. Visit http://springjampcb.com/tickets/ for more information. Pepsi SpringJam Preferred Lodging Partners offer the best of Panama City Beach’s resorts and condominiums. Each partner is also an authorized ticket seller for the 2017 Festival. Click here to learn more about the lodging partners. Security of patrons, artists and staff is of the utmost importance at the Pepsi SpringJam, and organizers have elected to adopt a policy of only allowing clear bags onto the festival grounds. The policy is similar to that of other music festivals and sports events and will expedite fan entry into the festival. For more information about what is permitted, visit www.SpringJamPCB.com. To purchase tickets and to get updates about the festival, artist lineup, directions, parking, lodging packages and more, visit www.SpringJamPCB.com.

2017 ACM Award Nominees!

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This morning, the nominees were announced for the 52ndAcademy of Country Music Awards, taking place on Sunday, April 2, 2017 from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas and airing on the CBS Television Network (live 8:00-11:00 PM, ET/delayed PT). Luke Bryan and Dierks Bentley will return to host for the second consecutive year. TO BE BROADCAST LIVE ON CBS, SUNDAY, APRIL 2, FROM T-MOBILE ARENA IN LAS VEGAS Keith Urban Leads with Seven Nominations; Miranda Lambert and Maren Morris Each Receive Six Nominations; Florida Georgia Line and Tim McGraw Each Receive Five Nominations; Dierks Bentley, Thomas Rhett and Chris Stapleton Each Receive Three Nominations   [bctt tweet=”52nd @ACMawards nominations announced today! Don’t miss #ACMawards LIVE April 2 8pm on #CBS ” username=”CMNBlog”] Nominations were announced today for the 52ND ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS™, Country Music’s Party of the Year®, honoring country music’s superstars and hottest emerging talent. Luke Bryan and Dierks Bentley will return to host for the second consecutive year. The ACM Awards® are produced for television by dick clark productions and will be broadcast LIVE from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday, April 2 (live 8:00-11:00 PM, ET/delayed PT) on the CBS Television Network. Ten-time ACM Award winners and multi-platinum trio Lady Antebellum announced the nominees in five categories, including Entertainer of the Year, Male Vocalist of the Year, Female Vocalist of the Year, Vocal Duo of the Year, and Vocal Group of the Year live today on “CBS This Morning.” “Entertainment Tonight” hosts Nancy O’Dell and Kevin Frazier announced additional nominees on ETonline.com. Keith Urban leads with seven nominations in five categories, including his seventh for Entertainer of the Year and 10th nod for Male Vocalist of the Year. Urban is nominated twice, as both artist and producer, in the Album of the Year category for Ripcord.  He received an additional two nominations, for both artist and producer, in the Single Record of the Year category for “Blue Ain’t Your Color,” which is also nominated in the Song of the Year category. Seven-time Female Vocalist of the Year Miranda Lambert received six nominations and is once again nominated in the Female Vocalist of the Year category.  Lambert received her fifth nomination in the Album of the Year category for The Weight of These Wings. Lambert’s “Vice” received nods in the Single Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Video of the Year categories.  Also, she received two nominations for “Vice” in the Song of the Year category, as both artist and songwriter. First-time ACM nominee Maren Morris earned six nominations in four different categories. Morris received nominations in both Female Vocalist of the Year and New Female Vocalist of the Year categories. She is also nominated twice for Album of the Year, as both producer and artist, on HERO.  Morris is twice nominated as both artist and producer in Single Record of the Year for “My Church.” Reigning Vocal Duo of the Year Florida Georgia Line leads group nominations with five nods, including their fifth Continue reading 2017 ACM Award Nominees!→

Billy Dean Set for Induction into Florida Artists Hall of Fame

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Country music hitmaker Billy Dean will be inducted into the Florida Artists Hall of Fame on Thursday, February 23.  Dean, a Florida native, will enter this year’s class along with former Eagles member Don Felder, comedy songwriter and performer Jim Stafford, and poet-anthologist Lee Bennett Hopkins. “I have a deep and eternal love for my home state of Florida and all her beauty and majesty,” says Dean.  “I’m proud of my southern roots. Floridians are as diverse as the nature that surrounds her, and what an honor it will be to hang in the halls of her great capitol, next to some of my heros like Tom Petty and Don Felder, only a few short blocks from where my mom lives today. Thanks to all my friends for this great honor.” Established by the Florida Legislature in 1986, the Florida Artists Hall of Fame recognizes persons, living or deceased, who have made significant contributions to the arts in Florida either as performing or practicing artists in individual disciplines. The Florida Artists Hall of Fame Wall is located on the Plaza Level in the rotunda of the Capitol building in Tallahassee. Inductees receive a commemorative bronze sculpture commissioned by the Florida Council on Arts and Culture. The induction ceremony takes place at the Thomas Center for the Arts in Gainesville, FL. The event starts at 5:30 pm.  The event is free and open to the public. About Billy Dean In his music career spanning more than 25 years, Dean has claimed eleven top ten Billboard country singles, including five #1 hits: “I Miss Billy The Kid,” “Somewhere In My Broken Heart,” “If There Hadn’t Been You,” “You Don’t Count The Cost” and “It’s What I Do.” Dean recorded eight major label studio albums, three of which have been certified gold by the RIAA, as well as a greatest hits album which is also certified gold. Earlier in his career, the Academy of Country Music named Dean Top New Male Vocalist and also awarded him Song of the Year for “Somewhere In My Broken Heart.” In 2000, Dean sang harmony vocals alongside Alison Krauss on Kenny Rogers‘ rendition of “Buy Me A Rose,” which earned a GRAMMY®. In addition to his successful recording career, Dean has also acted in several movies and appeared in numerous television shows

DUSTIN LYNCH Notches Fourth Straight #1 With “SEEIN’ RED”

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First Taste of New Album Keeps His Hot Streak Alive, Partnering With Pepsi MidAmerica to Send Fans on a VIP Vegas Experience  Broken Bow Records star DUSTIN LYNCH has taken “Seein’ Red” to the top of the charts, posting his fourth straight #1 single. A propulsive, passionate anthem of unrestrained desire, “Seein’ Red” is the first song released from Lynch’s upcoming third album, details of which will be revealed soon. Leading Billboard’s Country Airplay chart for the fourth time in a career that is still picking up steam, the Tennessee heartthrob and classic-country lover feels emboldened by fans’ reaction to his lusty, modern jam. “Thank you to my Country radio family for blessing us with four in a row. You all continue to support our lives in so many ways,” said Lynch. “This kicks off the next chapter of music for us and I’m so excited to share it with you soon!” Co-written by Kurt Allison, Steve Bogard, Tully Kennedy and Jason Sever, Taste of Country has proclaimed “Seein’ Red” “unapologetically sexy,” while Rolling Stone praises Lynch’s vocal delivery as “one of his most soulful and assured to date.” It follows the three-peat GOLD and PLATINUM #1 success of singles “Where It’s At,” “Hell of a Night” and “Mind Reader” from his sophomore album, WHERE IT’S AT. Lynch is currently thrilling sold-out crowds on Florida Georgia Line’s 2017 DIG YOUR ROOTS TOUR as the featured supporting artist, joining a lineup that also includes Chris Lane as well as Seth Ennis, Ryan Follese and Morgan Wallen on select dates. The high-octane tour heads to the deep South next weekend (2/16 – 2/18) with shows in Mississippi and Louisiana. In related news, the country star has partnered with Pepsi MidAmerica to send fans on a VIP VEGAS EXPERIENCE. The text-to-win and online contest will run through March 17 while Lynch is featured on cans of Dr. Pepper products all across Illinois, Missouri, Arkansas, Kentucky and Tennessee. Two winners will receive the VIP prize of a trip to Las Vegas which also includes a private meet-and-greet with Lynch, plus a three-night hotel stay and round-trip airfare from St. Louis, Missouri. Entries are being accepted now at http://www.pepsimidamerica.com/dustinlynch. “Teaming up with Pepsi to be on the can of one of my favorite drinks is a dream come true and so dang cool! Never has Dr. Pepper tasted so good … Hope to see you at a show soon!” shared Lynch. For more information, visit DustinLynchMusic.com. ABOUT DUSTIN LYNCH: Since releasing his PLATINUM debut single, “Cowboys and Angels,” Lynch has catapulted onto the country music scene, with four consecutive #1s, two Top 5 albums, Platinum-level certifications and back-to-back summers on one of the biggest tours in country music (opening for Luke Bryan). Racking up over 83.7 million views on YouTube/VEVO, scoring 173.8 million plus streams on Spotify, soaring to #1 on the MTV Music Meter and selling 3 million digital sales, he brings a fresh combination of traditional influences and edgy intensity to the genre. Continue reading DUSTIN LYNCH Notches Fourth Straight #1 With “SEEIN’ RED”→

Blackhawk’s Dave Robbins Reveals the Secret that Nearly Destroyed Him in a New Short Film

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PLANO, Texas, February 14, 2017 – I Am Second, a storytelling movement meant to inspire others, today released a short film on IAmSecond.com featuring country music writer and Blackhawk founding band member Dave Robbins. The film, which is part of I Am Second’s White Chair Film Series, features Dave and his wife Mary Lynn sharing honestly about the struggles that nearly ended their marriage.Dave Robbins has been in the country music business for more than 25 years, writing songs that have fueled the careers of artists who illuminate his body of work through the refracted light of their own interpretations. In 1983, he helped pen his first No. 1 hit, “All My Life,” which crossover-king Kenny Rogers took to the top of the AC charts. Dave Robbins soon became instrumental in the success of country band Restless Heart, composing several of their hits including “The Bluest Eyes In Texas,” which was a No. 1 hit in 1988 and remains a country standard today. Dave Robbins is best known as a founding member of the multi-platinum country band, Blackhawk, which he joined in the early 1990s and for whom he plays keyboards and occasionally sings. He also co-wrote the band’s No. 1 hit song, “Every Once In A While,” which catapulted Blackhawk to fame and spurred sales of more than 7 million albums. Today, in addition to Blackhawk, Dave Robbins also tours with the Southern rock band, The Outlaws. But while Dave Robbins has had great success in the public eye, his personal life has been a different story. “Fifteen months ago I thought my life was over,” he confesses in the new I Am Second short film. Dave Robbins said he has spent an entire lifetime struggling with temptation including alcohol, sex and porn. Seven years into his marriage with his wife Mary Lynn, his infidelity nearly ruined the couple’s marriage. “I got sober and thought that would fix everything and all the other stuff would stop as well,” Dave Robbins said. “Eventually, going down the path I was and the more success I got in my career, I thought I could have what I wanted and do what I wanted to do. I created this dual life.” His behavior led him to relationships with other women outside of his marriage. “I kept my wife in the dark about everything … I was present but not present,” he said. Before he knew it, he was in too deep. Having run out of lies, his wife figured out what was happening. “I’ve read that infidelity is – next to the death of a child – the worst pain,” Mary Lynn Robbins said in a cameo in the I Am Second film. “You’re in this pit and you don’t feel like there’s any way out. And then you have to tell your kids … “It is so hard to believe that anyone can come home to their family and lie to them like he did,” she continues. Dave Robbins admits it was a tough Continue reading Blackhawk’s Dave Robbins Reveals the Secret that Nearly Destroyed Him in a New Short Film→

STEVE MOAKLER TO HEADLINE HIGHWAY FINDS TOUR

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STEVE MOAKLER TO HEADLINE INAUGURAL THE HIGHWAY FINDS TOUR PRESENTED BY SIRIUSXM AND LIVE NATION SiriusXM’s first ever country tour kicks off March 16 After a string of successful releases on SiriusXM’s “The Highway,” Steve Moakler will headline The Highway Finds Tour this spring, with special guests Drew Baldridge and Smithfield. The singer-songwriter, who launched as a Highway Find in 2016 and has since climbed the chart on “The Highway” with two successful singles, will headline the 26-city tour, crisscrossing the country beginning March 16. The Highway Finds Tour is the first ever country tour initiative by SiriusXM’s “The Highway” and will include stops in Boston, New York, Nashville, Chicago and more. “This will be our fourth consecutive spring headline tour, but I can already tell this one is going to be on another level,” said Moakler. “Between ‘The Highway’’s support, a brand new album, and two great opening acts, I think these are going to be our most exciting shows to date. I can’t wait to get out and connect with all of our listeners, both new and old!” Moakler has had success with back-to-back hits, “Suitcase” and “Love Drunk.” The “in-demand artist” (Taste of Country) has also landed on more than 20 “artist to watch” lists including CMT, Huffington Post, Nashville Lifestyles, Rolling Stone Country and more. His energetic 60+-minute set will include SiriusXM favorites, as well as new music from his soon-to-be-announced, forthcoming album due later this year. “We’re extremely excited to announce The Highway Finds Tour, as an excellent opportunity to showcase these tremendous talents!,” said J.R. Schumann, Senior Director, Music Programming, SiriusXM. “As we continue our commitment to discovering and breaking new artists, this tour is a natural extension. This is going to be a lot of fun!” Last summer Moakler joined Billy Currington and Kelsea Ballerini on the Summer Forever Tour. He was then tapped as direct support on Old Dominion’s Meat and Candy Tour through the end of 2016. The Pittsburgh native moved to Nashville in 2006 to pursue a career in music and has since established himself as a prominent songwriter, penning numerous songs recorded by artists like Jake Owen, Ben Rector and, most recently, Dierks Bentley with his chart success and title track, “Riser.” For more information on Steve Moakler, visit www.stevemoakler.com.

Ned LeDoux Makes Opry Debut

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Recording artist Ned LeDoux made his Grand Ole Opry debut at the Ryman Auditorium Friday night. The son of the late great Chris LeDoux performed his new single “Brother Highway” from his EP Forever a Cowboy. “What an honor it is to be here tonight,” said Ned LeDoux on making his debut at the Grand Ole Opry at the Ryman. “My Dad never had the opportunity to play the Ryman stage, but I know he’s standing right here next to me tonight having that chance now.” “Brother Highway” was co-written with Mark Sissel, a founding member and guitar player in his Dad’s band Western Underground. Making his Opry debut even more poignant, Sissel played guitar for the younger LeDoux Friday night as he performed “Brother Highway.” Ned closed his Opry debut with an emotional and stunning acoustic performance of “The Hawk,” a song he wrote as a tribute to his Dad, and is also included on Forever A Cowboy. Forever a Cowboy, produced by award-winning Mac McAnally and distributed by Thirty Tigers, includes “We Ain’t Got It All,” the first new Chris LeDoux co-write in over two decades. When Ned’s mom passed along a stack of his dad’s papers that included a list of unfinished song ideas and lyrics, Ned packed them up and travelled to Nashville to work with McAnally where they finished one of the ideas which became “We Ain’t Got It All,” – a brand new song by Chris LeDoux, co-written with his son Ned and McAnally. The song has now become Ned’s personal favorite to sing on the road because it’s the first original song he co-wrote with his Dad. He feels it is a nice tribute as it seems to pick up right where his Dad left off and carries on the LeDoux sound to and from a new generation. Click HERE to hear Ned talk about his inspiration for Forever a Cowboy and carrying on his Dad’s legacy while at the same time forging his own. Forever a Cowboy Track Listing: 1)  “We Ain’t Got It All”         (Ned LeDoux, Chris LeDoux, Mac McAnally) 2)  “Brother Highway”           (Ned LeDoux, Mark Sissel) 3)  “Forever a Cowboy”         (Ned LeDoux, Chris LeDoux, Mac McAnally) 4)  “Johnson County War”     (Chris LeDoux) 5)  “The Hawk”                      (Ned LeDoux) Click HERE to purchase Forever A Cowboy. About Ned LeDoux: It has been over 11 years since Chris LeDoux passed and Ned believes that people want to hear something new. The timing couldn’t be more right for him to pick up a guitar and belt out “Western Skies.” Having been a drummer in Chris’s band Western Underground since 1998, Ned knew from an early age that he had “no plan b” but to play music, “Once I got the taste of the road, and being in front of a crowd and just the sound of it, it was…freedom.” When his dad passed away in Continue reading Ned LeDoux Makes Opry Debut→

Maren Morris and More to perform at 59th Annual Grammy’s

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GRAMMY® MOMENTS SET WITH  MAREN MORRIS AND ALICIA KEYS; ANDERSON .PAAK JOINING A TRIBE CALLED QUEST AND DAVE GROHL; AND THE WEEKND WITH DAFT PUNK ON THE 59TH ANNUAL GRAMMY AWARDS® Music’s Biggest Night® — Hosted By James Corden — Airs Live On CBS, Feb. 12, 2017 The Recording Academy® has expanded its lineup for the 59th Annual GRAMMY Awards® with a series of debuts and collaborations poised to make for some incredible GRAMMY® Moments. Holding four nominations, including Best New Artist, Maren Morris will perform with 15-time GRAMMY winner Alicia Keys, who received the Best New Artist award in 2002; two-time nominee and fellow Best New Artist contender Anderson .Paak will join legendary hip-hop group A Tribe Called Quest, who hold four previous GRAMMY nominations, along with 15-time GRAMMY winner Dave Grohl; and two-time GRAMMY winner and current nominee The Weeknd is set to perform with six-time GRAMMY winners Daft Punk. Today’s round of artists join previously announced performers Adele, John Legend, Bruno Mars, Metallica, Carrie Underwood, and Keith Urban. Award-winning television personality and performer James Corden is set to host Music’s Biggest Night® for the first time. Taking place at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, the 59th Annual GRAMMY Awards will be broadcast live in HDTV and 5.1 surround sound on the CBS Television Network, Sunday, Feb. 12, 2017, at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT. Additional performers will be announced shortly. Morris is nominated for four GRAMMY Awards this year: Best New Artist, Best Country Album (HERO), Best Country Song (“My Church”), and Best Country Solo Performance (“My Church”). .Paak is nominated for Best New Artist and Best Urban Contemporary Album (Malibu). Two-time GRAMMY winner The Weeknd is currently nominated as a featured artist on Beyoncé’s Lemonade. The 59th Annual GRAMMY Awards are produced by AEG Ehrlich Ventures for The Recording Academy. Ken Ehrlich is executive producer, Louis J. Horvitz is director, Ben Winston is a producer, and David Wild and Ehrlich are the writers. For the latest news and content, follow the GRAMMY conversation on social: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/RecordingAcademy Twitter https://twitter.com/RecordingAcad Instagram https://www.instagram.com/RecordingAcademy/ Snapchat ‘recordingacad’ Tumblr http://recordingacademy.tumblr.com/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/RecordingAcademy Hashtag #GRAMMYs