WORLD PREMIERE PERFORMANCE OF NICK JONAS & THE ADMINISTRATION ADDED TO THE LINEUP FOR "THE GRAMMY(R) NOMINATIONS CONCERT LIVE! -- COUNTDOWN TO MUSIC'S BIGGEST NIGHT(R)," BROADCASTING LIVE DEC. 2 ON THE CBS TELEVISION NETWORK

One-Hour Entertainment Special Hosted By LL COOL J, Featuring Performances By The Black Eyed Peas, Maxwell And Sugarland Will Announce Nominations for "THE 52nd ANNUAL GRAMMY� AWARDS" From Club NOKIA in Los Angeles

The world premiere performance of Nick Jonas & The Administration is added to the line-up for THE GRAMMY� NOMINATIONS CONCERT LIVE! - COUNTDOWN TO MUSIC'S BIGGEST NIGHT�, broadcasting live from Club NOKIA in Los Angeles on Wednesday, Dec. 2 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/delayed PT) on the CBS Television Network.

Nick Jonas, one-third of the GRAMMY-nominated Jonas Brothers, and his new side project will be introduced by his brothers, Kevin and Joe. Previously announced performers include three-time GRAMMY� Award winner the Black Eyed Peas, six-time GRAMMY-nominated Maxwell and GRAMMY winner Sugarland, with two-time GRAMMY winner LL COOL J set to host. Additional presenters, performers and information will be announced shortly. This marks the second consecutive year that nominations for the annual GRAMMY Awards will be announced live on primetime television. The special will once again set the stage for the annual GRAMMY Awards telecast and will announce nominations in several categories as well as feature performances by past GRAMMY winners and/or nominees.

The road to Music's Biggest Night culminates with "THE 52nd ANNUAL GRAMMY� AWARDS" at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles live on Sunday, Jan. 31, 2010 (8:00-11:30 PM, ET/delayed PT) on the CBS Television Network.

THE GRAMMY� NOMINATIONS CONCERT LIVE! - COUNTDOWN TO MUSIC'S BIGGEST NIGHT� is produced by AEG Ehrlich Ventures, LLC and John Cossette Productions. John Cossette and Ken Ehrlich are the executive producers. LL COOL J and.Renato Basile are the producers.

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