Alicia Keys will host the 2019 Grammy Awards.
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Alicia Keys to host 61st Grammy Awards

Alicia Keys is set to host the 61st annual Grammy Awards.

Keys, who has won 15 Grammys, shared a video of when she found out she was selected to host the awards.

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I know what it feels like to be on that stage and I know what it feels like to be proud of the work and be recognized for it,” Keys said.” I’m so excited to be the master of ceremonies on the biggest night in music and celebrate the creativity, power and, magic. I’m especially excited for all the incredible women nominated this year!”

The Grammys posted a video of Keys to make the official announcement.

“A dynamic artist with the rare combination of groundbreaking talent and passion for her craft, Alicia Keys is the perfect choice as host for our show,” Outgoing Recording Academy President/CEO Neil Portnow said in a statement. “Throughout her exciting career, I have watched her become a powerful force within the music industry and beyond.”

Among the nominees are Post Malone, twenty one pilots and Bring Me The Horizon. Check  out the full list of nominees here.

The 61st Grammy Awards air Sunday, Feb 10 on CBS at 8 p.m. EST.  

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