Grammy Awards: Camilla Cabello, Cardi B and Shawn Mendes to perform

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Guess who's performing at the GRAMMYs this year!

This year's Grammy Awards is going to be a star-studded affair.

The awards show has just announced their big performers for this year and there are some amazing musicians attending.

Cardi B, Camila Cabello and Shawn Mendes have all had appearances confirmed by the organisers.

But what exactly are the Grammys and what can we expect from this year's event?

What are the Grammy Awards?

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Camila Cabello is one of the performers at this year's Grammys.

The Grammy Awards get their name from the gramophone - an old type of record player, popular in the in mid-twentieth century. A Grammy Award is shaped like a gramophone. Who'd have thought it?!

The Grammy Awards are a big deal in the music industry. They've been held in America for 60 years and they celebrate the best music and musicians from the year.

Beyoncé is the queen of the Grammys. She's been awarded 22 of them!

Michael Jackson's producer, Quincy Jones, has the most Grammy nominations, with 79.

When do the Grammy Awards take place?

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The show takes place in the United States on Sunday 10 February in Los Angeles, California.

But never fear, you can catch up on 4Music. They're showing a highlights show at 7pm on Monday 11th February.

Who has been nominated at the 2019 Grammy Awards?

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Grammy nominee Cardi B

One of the most important awards is the "Album of the Year". This year, nominees include Cardi B with "Invasion Of Privacy", Drake with "Scorpion" and the Black Panther soundtrack.

Cardi B is also up for "Single of the Year" with "I Like It". She's up against Childish Gambino with "This is America" and Lady Gaga with "The Shallows".

British pop-princess Dua Lipa is up for "Best Newcomer".