One-Hour Entertainment Special Featuring Live Performances Will Announce Nominations for "THE 52nd ANNUAL GRAMMY^® AWARDS" And Will Take Place At Club NOKIA in Los Angeles

THE GRAMMY^® NOMINATIONS CONCERT LIVE! - COUNTDOWN TO MUSIC'S BIGGEST NIGHT^® will be broadcast live from Club NOKIA in Los Angeles on Wednesday, Dec. 2 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/delayed PT) on the CBS Television Network. The special will once again set the stage for the annual GRAMMY Awards telecast and will announce nominations in several categories as well as feature performances by past GRAMMY winners and/or nominees.  Presenters, performers and additional information will be announced shortly.

The road to Music's Biggest Night begins with THE GRAMMY^® NOMINATIONS CONCERT LIVE! - COUNTDOWN TO MUSIC'S BIGGEST NIGHT^® and culminates with "THE 52nd ANNUAL GRAMMY^® AWARDS" at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles live on Sunday, Jan. 31, 2010 (8:00-11:30 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

THE GRAMMY^® NOMINATIONS CONCERT LIVE! - COUNTDOWN TO MUSIC'S BIGGEST NIGHT^® is produced by AEG Ehrlich Ventures, LLC and John Cossette Productions.  John Cossette and Ken Ehrlich are the executive producers.

About The Recording Academy

Established in 1957, The Recording Academy is an organization of musicians, producers, engineers and recording professionals that is dedicated to improving the cultural condition and quality of life for music and its makers. Internationally known for the GRAMMY Awards - the preeminent peer-recognized award for musical excellence and the most credible brand in music - The Recording Academy is responsible for groundbreaking professional development, cultural enrichment, advocacy, education and human services programs. The Academy continues to focus on its mission of recognizing musical excellence, advocating for the well-being of music makers and ensuring music remains an indelible part of our culture. For more information about The Academy, please visit www.grammy.com. For breaking news and exclusive content, join the organization's social networks as a Twitter follower at www.twitter.com/thegrammys, a Facebook fan at www.facebook.com/thegrammys, and a YouTube channel subscriber at www.youtube.com/thegrammys..

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