The Recording Academy has unveiled the performers set to take part in the 2026 Grammy Awards’ annual In Memoriam tribute. Country icon Reba McEntire will lead the tribute, joined by acclaimed songwriter Brandy Clark and Lukas Nelson. Together, the trio will honor members of the creative community who have passed away over the past year, while also celebrating the enduring influence of music legends whose work continues to shape the industry.
The tribute lineup expands further with a special performance from Ms. Lauryn Hill, who will appear in honor of D’Angelo and the late Roberta Flack.
Another highlight of the segment will see Post Malone, Andrew Watt, Chad Smith, Duff McKagan, and Slash unite for a dedicated tribute to Ozzy Osbourne. The performance brings together artists from multiple generations and genres to celebrate Osbourne’s legacy as one of rock’s most influential figures.
The newly announced performers join an already expansive roster confirmed for the 2026 Grammys. Current Best New Artist nominees Addison Rae, Alex Warren, KATSEYE, Leon Thomas, Lola Young, Olivia Dean, SOMBR, and The Marías will perform together in a special segment spotlighting the category’s diverse rising stars.
Hip-hop duo Clipse and Pharrell Williams are also set to appear, following their Grammy nominations for Let God Sort Em Out. Justin Bieber, nominated for four awards this year, and Sabrina Carpenter, who enters the night with six nominations, will also take the Grammy stage.
Additional performers are expected to be revealed in the days leading up to the ceremony.
Hosted by Trevor Noah, the 2026 Grammy Awards will broadcast live from Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles this Sunday, beginning at 5 p.m. PT / 8 p.m. ET on the CBS Television Network. The show will also stream live and on demand via Paramount+.
Earlier in the day, the Grammy Awards Premiere Ceremony—where the majority of trophies are presented—will stream live from the Peacock Theater at 12:30 p.m. PT / 3:30 p.m. ET on the Recording Academy’s official YouTube channel and live.grammy.com. Performers for the Premiere Ceremony include Grace Potter, Spiritbox, Trombone Shorty, Zara Larsson, and more.
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