More Grammy Performances Announced

The fifty-first presentation of the Grammy Awards are a little over a week away and Grammy officials are continuing to add to the list of musical performances.

The latest editions to the musical line up are Irish rockers U2, Detroit artists Kid RockKid Rock, Alison KraussAlison Krauss and Robert PlantRobert Plant, and Barbados' star Rihanna.

The list of presenters for this year will include actors Samuel L. JacksonSamuel L. Jackson, Gwyneth PaltrowGwyneth Paltrow, and "The Mentalist" star Simon Baker. Early musical presenters for the awards are Josh GrobanJosh Groban, Jack BlackJack Black, Charlie Haden, and British rocker Duffy.

These artists will be joining Season 4 "American Idol" winner and country star Carrie UnderwoodCarrie Underwood, Oscar winner Jennifer HudsonJennifer Hudson, Radiohead who are making the first television appearance in the Us in nine year, Sir Paul McCartneyPaul McCartney who will be accompanied by Dave Grohl of the Foo Fighters on the drums. and rappers Jay-Z, Kanye WestKanye West, and T.I. will join Lil WayneLil Wayne performing the song "Swagga Like Us". T.I. will also be performing with former boy band sensation Justin Timberlake.

As a part of the Grammy celebrations Neil Diamond will be presented with the MusiCares Person of the Year Award. MusiCares is an organization that aids musicians in need.