Valerie Simpson (of the hit songwriting/performing duo Ashford and Simpson) and Mike Stoller (of the GRAMMY-winning songwriting team Leiber & Stoller) — both of whom lost their longtime songwriting partners (Nick Ashford and Jerry Leiber) this past year — will join previously announced seven-time GRAMMY winner Usher in a tribute to songwriters on "The GRAMMY Nominations Concert Live!! — Countdown To Music's Biggest Night" (www.grammy.com) on Nov. 30 on CBS.
Nicki Minaj (above) and Katy Perry are the first presenters announced for the one-hour special, which takes place live at the Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE.
The show will also announce nominations in several categories as well as feature performances by past GRAMMY winners and/or nominees. Other previously announced performers are Jason Aldean, Lady Gaga, Ludacris, Lupe Fiasco, Rihanna, Sugarland, and The Band Perry. LL COOL J is once again set to host.
The concert special marks the fourth time nominations for the annual GRAMMY Awards will be announced live on primetime television.
