Sam Hunt has been added to the list of performers at this year’s Grammy Awards. In his Grammy debut, he’ll be included in a never-before-seen moment, in a duet with Carrie Underwood. Other pairings include James Bay and Tori Kelly, as well as nominees Andra Day and Ellie Goulding and a special tribute to 2016 MusicCares Person of the Year, Lionel Richie. Previously announced performers include Little Big Town, Adele, Kendrick Lamar and The Weeknd.
“The prestige of being involved with the Grammys, like those, the people who make those decisions, they know music, and their choices for who they involve in the Grammys have reflected their appreciation for and integrity in music, and I think that’s what makes them The Grammys. That sort of puts them at the top of the pack for awards shows, especially in terms of integrity and the way they’ve maintained that class they represent in what they do.”
Sam is up for two awards — Best New Artist and Best Country Album for Montevallo. You can catch all of the nominees and performances when the 58th Annual Grammy Awards airs live February 15th at 8pm ET/5pm PT on CBS.