Cardi B, Kacey Musgraves, Janelle Monáe, More Will Perform at the 2019 Grammys

The first group of performers for the 61st Grammy Awards have been announced, all of whom are also nominees: Camila Cabello, Cardi B, Dan + Shay, Post Malone, Shawn Mendes, Janelle Monáe and Kacey Musgraves. Some of these we’re thrilled about (Cardi B, Musgraves and Monáe in particular) and some of these we will definitely be using as a chips-and-dip break (ahem, Post Malone). It also begs the question—will recently announced host Alicia Keys join in for at least a song? To do otherwise would be a missed opportunity.

This will be Cabello’s first-ever Grammy performance. The former Fifth Harmony member is nominated for Best Pop Solo Performance for “Havana [Live]” and Best Pop Vocal Album for her debut full-length record, Camila. Mendes is also making his Grammys debut, receiving his nods for “In My Blood,” (Song Of The Year) and Shawn Mendes (Best Pop Vocal Album).

We can’t wait to see Monáe take the stage, after racking up two nominations for Dirty Computer (Album Of The Year) and “PYNK” (Best Music Video), along with Cardi B. The “Bodak Yellow” rapper boasts five nominations this year: Record Of The Year for “I Like It,” Album Of The Year and Best Rap Album for her debut full-length record Invasion Of Privacy, Best Pop Duo/Group Performance with Maroon 5 for “Girls Like You” and Best Rap Performance for “Be Careful.”