More Country Performers Added to Grammy Nominations Concert

More country favorites have been added to the exciting lineup for the annual Grammy Nominations Concert Live!—Countdown to Music's Biggest Night, which will air Dec. 5 at 10 p.m. ET on CBS.

The special, which will be held for the first time at Nashville's Bridgestone Arena, will include The Band Perry and Dierks Bentley performing together in a tribute to the legendary Johnny Cash, and "Wanted" singer/songwriter Hunter Hayes will also make a musical appearance. Additionally, Recording Academy Lifetime Achievement Award recipients The Who are slated to rock the stage.

Previously announced performers include Luke Bryan, Fun., Maroon 5 and Ne-Yo. LL Cool J, returning for his fifth year, will co-host the concert with Taylor Swift. This marks the fifth year that Grammy Awards nominations in several categories will be announced live on prime-time television.

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