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Saturday, February 4, 2023

Cardi B, Olivia Rodrigo & Shania Twain Among 2023 Grammys Presenters

The Recording Academy has announced a diverse roster of presenters for the 2023 Grammy Awards.

The list includes Grammy winners Cardi B, Olivia Rodrigo, and Shania Twain; First Lady Jill Biden; actor, producer, writer, and host James Corden; current Grammy nominees Billy Crystal and Viola Davis; and actor Dwayne Johnson.

Hosted by Trevor Noah, the 65th Annual Grammy Awards will be broadcast live from Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on February 5 beginning at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on the CBS Television Network and will be available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+.

Prior to the telecast, the Grammy Awards Premiere Ceremony will be broadcast live from the Microsoft Theater at 12:30 p.m. PT and will be streamed live on live.GRAMMY.com.

On Grammy Sunday, fans can access exclusive content, including performances, acceptance speeches, interviews from the Grammy Live red-carpet special, and more via the Recording Academy's digital experience on live.GRAMMY.com.

(Photo: The Recording Academy)

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Dierks Bentley To Perform Pre-Race Concert Ahead Of Daytona 500

Multi-platinum recording artist Dierks Bentley will take the stage ahead of the 65th running of the Daytona 500 on February 19.

Daytona International Speedway announced that the 14-time Grammy-nominated entertainer will perform a setlist of hit songs just before drivers take the green flag, signaling the start of the 2023 season and NASCAR's 75th anniversary.

"I'm ready to get back to Daytona with all the biggest NASCAR fans," Bentley said. "The energy there is unmatched and I know we will have a blast getting them ready for the race."

A man with his own history at the World Center of Racing, Bentley has long been a favorite for NASCAR fans, previously performing at the 2011 Daytona 500 and during Speedweeks in 2009. He most recently played before the NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race at Phoenix Raceway in 2021.

Bentley is set to release his 10th album, entitled Gravel & Gold, on February 24.

"We're honored to welcome Dierks back to the World Center of Racing," said Daytona International Speedway President Frank Kelleher. "Having an entertainer who knows how to start a party, preforming at the 65th DAYTONA 500 and kicking off NASCAR's 75th anniversary season, is a combination fit for a fantastic Sunday."

Besides Bentley's concert, many other events are scheduled in the multiple days of action-packed entertainment during Speedweeks, starting on February 15.

The concert will take place on pit road, visible from the grandstands, but fans with a UNOH Fanzone Pass can watch Bentley's set up close. A special VIP add-on is available for fans who want an exclusive view of the concert in an area next to the stage.

(Photo: Jim Wright)

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Michael Ray Announces First Leg Of 2023 Tour

Country singer-songwriter Michael Ray has announced the first leg of his headlining tour in 2023.

The 19-date trek will kick off in Los Fresnos, Texas, on February 18, and conclude in Cedarburg, Wisconsin, on August 26.

Unveiling the dates on social media, Ray wrote, "The spirit I'm bringing with me all year long is all about LIVING LIFE. Things really come into focus when you take the time to live a little life. For me, I give more in my live shows when I'm the same human off stage and on, versus only giving y'all one side of me when I've got a microphone in my hand."

Ray also hinted that he will play some of the songs from his upcoming fourth studio album, being recorded in the studio with producer Michael Knox.

"I want y'all to come out to see us this year, hear some NEW MUSIC and know that, when you do, my band and I are gonna take great care of that time because it means so much to us!!" he said. "See y'all very soon!!!"

(Photo: Sean Hagwell)

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