Chris Stapleton Added to List of GRAMMYs Performers

Chris Stapleton performing on the GRAMMYs
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Chris Stapleton has been added to the growing list or artists that will perform on the 58th Annual GRAMMY Awards show.

Chris exploded into the national spotlight following his show stealing performance with Justin Timberlake on the 49th CMA Awards Show last November. He will get another chance to grab the headlines when he will join forces with Gary Clark Jr. and Bonnie Raitt for a tribute performance to the legendary blues artist B.B. King.

Chris is also nominated for four awards at the GRAMMYs this year including both Album of the Year and Best Country Album for Traveller as well as Best Country Solo Performance and Best Country Song for the title track from the album.

Other artists announced along with Chris as performers on the GRAMMYs include Pitbull collaborating with Travis Barker and Robin Thicke collaborating with a surprise special guests. It was also announced that Alice Cooper, Johnny Depp, and Joe Perry will unveil their rock supergroup, The Hollywood Vampires on the GRAMMYs.

Previously announced GRAMMY performers include country music artists Little Big Town, Carrie Underwood and Sam Hunt as well as Adele, James Bay, Andra Day, Ellie Goulding, the Broadway cast of Hamilton, Tori Kelly, Lady Gaga, Kendrick Lamar, and The Weeknd.

The 58th Annual GRAMMY Awards will be held in Los Angeles and will be broadcast live starting at 8:00 PM eastern/7:00 PM central time Monday, February 15th on CBS.

By: Buck Stevens