· The Grammys are getting closer, and CBS just added more names to the performance lineup, with a spotlight on the artists labeled Best New Artist.
· CBS confirmed a special performance featuring nominees from the Best New Artist category, a group that is looked at as the future of music.
· The performers include Addison Rae, Alex Warren, Katseye, Leon Thomas, Lola Young, Olivia Dean, Sombr, and The Marías.
· All first time nominees will take part in the performance, giving viewers a single moment to see the artists the Academy believes are the next big names in the industry.
· The 68th Grammy Awards take place Sunday, February 1, live from Crypto.com Arena, airing at 5 p.m. PT.
· Trevor Noah returns as host.
· Sabrina Carpenter is also confirmed to perform.
· Kendrick Lamar leads the nominations with nine, including Record, Song, and Album of the Year.
· He has 22 career Grammy wins, with nominations now totaling 66.
· Lady Gaga follows with seven nominations for her album Mayhem.
· The Recording Academy announced two new categories. Best Album Cover honors album artwork and the creatives behind it. Best Country Album is now Best Contemporary Country Album, with Best Traditional Country Album added.