Taylor Swift to co-host Grammy nominations TV special

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Taylor Swift will co-host the long-titled "The Grammy Nominations Concert Live!! — Countdown To Music's Biggest Night®," along with LL Cool J, it has just been announced.

Additionally, Luke Bryan has been added to the lineup for the one-hour special, joining previously announced Maroon 5.

The show — which will announce nominations in several categories as well as feature performances by past Grammy winners and/or nominees — will take place live for the first time ever at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., on Wednesday, Dec. 5, and will be broadcast on CBS. This concert special marks the fifth time nominations for the annual awards will be announced live on primetime television.

The 55th Annual Grammy Awards, live from STAPLES Center in Los Angeles on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013, will also be broadcast on CBS.

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