Elton John, Backstreet Boys To Perform Together At Grammys

Back - Index - Submissions - - What is RSS? Date: Feb 23, 2000 Source: CDNOW Submitted By: Sang Park Feb 21, 2000, 9:50 am PT Nothing like waiting until the 11th hour, but another slew of performers has been announced for Wednesday's (Feb. 23) Grammy Awards. Will Smith, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Sisqo, Diana Krall with Erykah Badu, Joshua Bell, Edgar Meyer, and -- get this -- Elton John and the Backstreet Boys have all been added to the A list of performers for the 24 annual awards. Although both had been previously announced as performers, John and the Backstreet Boys have only now revealed that their performance will be together. Added to the presenters list at the last minute are Bob Dylan, Moby, Dr. Dre, Ruben Blades, Clint Black, Lauryn Hill, Cher, and Goo Goo Dolls' John Rzeznik, among others. Additional performers previously announced include Ricky Martin, Santana, TLC, Dixie Chicks, Britney Spears, Faith Hill, Kid Rock, Whitney Houston, Sting, Marc Anthony, Pancho Sanchez, Chucho Valdes, Cheb Mami, and Buena Vista Social Club's Ibraham Ferrer (allstar, Feb. 14). Previously announced presenters include 'NSync, Busta Rhymes, Phil Collins, Macy Gray, Christina Aguilera, Mary J. Blige, Neil Diamond, Gloria Estefan, and Vince Gill. -- Kevin Raub Comment on this item. Recent Comments Submitted by: Halz Submitted by: Mark Submitted by: Monika Submitted by: Mark Submitted by: Monika Submitted by: Kevin Shen Comment on this item. Next Item: Backstreet Fans: Ain't nothin' but a heartache Prev Item: Backstreet Addresses 'NSYNC's Shadow