Prolific disco singer Diana Ross is set to perform at the upcoming Grammy Awards, the Recording Academy announced Thursday.
Ross will be honored with a special 75th Diamond Diana birthday performance during the 61st annual Grammy Awards, according to a statement. Hosted by Alicia Keys, the awards show will take place from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. PST on Sunday, Feb. 10, at the STAPLES Center in Los Angeles.
“Considered a trailblazer in entertainment, she (Ross) was the leader of the most successful female group of all time and launched a timeless global solo career resulting in milestone chart successes and accolades, film soundtracks, and live concert box office records around the world,” the statement said.
Ross was a 2012 recipient of the Recording Academy’s Lifetime Achievement Award. Her accomplishments include 42 No.1 songs, 91 singles, 59 albums and more than 100 million sales and streams, according to the statement.
Ross joins a lineup of previously announced performers, including Camila Cabello, Cardi B, Miley Cyrus, Dan + Shay, Post Malone, Shawn Mendes, Janelle Monáe and Kacey Musgraves.
We're thrilled to announce a very special #GRAMMYs performance by @DianaRoss! We will be honoring her landmark career and contributions to music with a special 75th Diamond Diana birthday performance.https://t.co/G7P22j4TkG
— Recording Academy / GRAMMYs (@RecordingAcad) January 31, 2019
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