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In addition, Rascal Flatts will join previously announced
performer Carrie Underwood of "American Idol" fame for a
tribute to country-influenced rock. The event also will feature performances from Beyonce, the
Dixie Chicks, Gnarls Barkley, the Red Hot Chili Peppers,
Christina Aguilera,
Mary J. Blige, Ludacris,
Justin Timberlake,
Carrie Underwood and the trio of
John Mayer, John Legend and
Corinne Bailey Rae. The reunited trio Police will open the CBS broadcast with a
performance of "Roxanne," sources say. Among the new presenters are
Natasha Bedingfield,
Tony Bennett, comedian Lewis Black, actor
Nicolas Cage, jazz legend
Ornette Coleman,
LeAnn Rimes, Seal, actor
David Spade and the
Pussycat Dolls' Nicole Scherzinger. Blige leads the field of Grammy contenders with eight
nominations. The Chili Peppers earned six, while James Blunt,
Dixie Chicks, Danger Mouse and Prince are among eight artists
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