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Grammys 2015 performers: The Voice judges Tom Jones and Jessie J confirmed for duet

More performers have been announced ahead of the ceremony on 8 February

Jess Denham
Thursday 29 January 2015 13:48 GMT
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Tom Jones and Jessie J will perform together at the Grammys 2015
Tom Jones and Jessie J will perform together at the Grammys 2015

Sir Tom Jones is preparing a Grammys performance with his former The Voice co-judge Jessie J, organisers have revealed.

This year will feature several duets between veteran singers and modern pop stars, including Annie Lennox and Hozier and Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga.

Oscar-nominated Maroon 5 frontman Adam Levine is teaming up with Gwen Stefani, while John Legend, Ariana Grande, Madonna, Miranda Lambert and Pharrell Williams are among the other acts taking to the stage.

British artists Ed Sheeran and Sam Smith will also perform at the annual music awards ceremony in Los Angeles on Sunday 8 February.

Rihanna is rumoured to be joining the line-up for a performance of new single “Four Five Seconds” with Paul McCartney and Kanye West, but this is yet to be confirmed.

Sheeran, Smith and Pharrell lead the nominations list with six nods each.

“Throughout the years, the Grammy Awards has paired musical icons with new, upcoming artists to give fans remarkable performances that can only be seen on our stage,” said Neil Portnow, Recording Academy president and CEO.

“This year is no different and, once again, promises to bring together unique musical worlds in innovative ways that blend genres and create new artistic boundaries.”

The Grammys are known for the bizarre and often controversial moments that occur most years. Last year’s event saw Queen Latifah marry 33 couples to “Same Love” by Macklemore and Ryan Lewis, Taylor Swift headbang and Beyonce duet with her rapper husband Jay Z.

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