GRAMMYS PREMIER CEREMONY HAS A HOST

The 64th annual Grammy Awards Premier Ceremony will be hosted by Levar Burton, a Grammy winner and current nominee. It will feature performances by Best New Artist nominee Jimmie Allen, Ledisi, Mon Laferte, Allison Russell and Curtis Stewart.

Streamed lived 4/3 from Las Vegas, the proceedings will kick off at 12:30pm PT/3:30pm ET with an opening number boasting multiple nominees, including Madison Cunningham, Falu, Nnenna Freelon, Kalani Pe'a, John Popper and The Isaacs.

The Premier Ceremony, viewable on YouTube and the Grammy website, is produced by Branden Chapman, Ruby Marchand, Chantel Sausedo and Rex Supa on behalf of the Recording Academy. Greg Fera is executive producer. Cheche Alara is music producer and musical director.