Adele is the rare star who doesn't need multiple magazine covers, a cosmetics contract or a clothing line to sell albums. She does it all based on the strength of that sumptuous voice and those stirring songs.
FILE - In this March 21, 2011 file photo, singer Chris Brown makes an appearance on BET's "106 & Park" show in New York. Brown, who will perform at this year's Grammy Awards, is also nominated in three categories.
In this Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2011 photo, Bruno Mars announces the nominees for best new artist at the Grammy Nominations Concert in Los Angeles. Mars is nominated for six Grammy Awards.
In this Jan. 31, 2012 photo, musician Dave Grohl poses for a portrait in Los Angeles. The 43-year-old Foo Fighters frontman's band had a top-selling tour, sold more than 663,000 copies of their album “Wasting Light” and were nominated for six Grammys, including album of the year.
FILE - In this Aug. 21, 2011 file photo, singer Rihanna performs on stage at the V Music Festival in Hylands Park, Chelmsford, England. Rihanna will perform at the Grammy Awards and she is up for four awards. (AP Photo/Joel Ryan, file) EDITORIAL USE ONLY
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Get the sunglasses and tanning oil out: The Beach Boys are reuniting at The Grammys Awards for their first live performance in more than two decades.
FILE - In this Sept. 11, 2011 file photo, Mike Love of the Beach Boys sings for a crowd of thousands during the Colorado Remembers 911 event at Civic Center Park in Denver. The Beach Boys are reuniting at The Grammys Awards for their first live performance in more than two decades. The original lineup of Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Al Jardine, Bruce Johnston and David Marks will be joined by Grammy nominees Foster the People and Maroon 5 in a special performance.
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Grammy show producer Ken Ehrlich had considered putting dancing/electronica music into the ceremony in the past, but could never quite figure out how to incorporate the high-energy club feel in front of a sometimes staid audience.
In this Jan. 31, 2012 photo, musician Dave Grohl poses for a portrait in Los Angeles. The 43-year-old Foo Fighters frontman's band had a top-selling tour, sold more than 663,000 copies of their album “Wasting Light” and were nominated for six Grammys, including album of the year.
FILE - In this July 15, 2011 file photo, singer Chris Brown performs on NBC's Today Show in New York. With his hit single “Look at Me Now,” Brown has dominated more than just the R&B territory: The track was Billboard's No. 1 rap song of 2011 and it's nominated for two Grammys _ in the rap category.
FILE - In this Dec. 9, 2011 file photo, DJ David Guetta performs at Z100's Jingle Ball concert at Madison Square Garden in New York. For the first time, the Grammy show will put the spotlight on the genre with a segment featuring Grammy nominees Deadmau5, the Foo Fighters, Chris Brown, David Guetta and Lil Wayne, all performing in a tent space amid 1,000 fans.
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Chris Brown will perform at this year's Grammy Awards, the event where his career almost ended three years ago.
FILE - In this March 21, 2011 file photo, singer Chris Brown makes an appearance on BET's "106 & Park" show in New York. Brown will perform at this year's Grammy Awards, the event where his career almost ended three years ago. Brown assaulted then-girlfriend Rihanna at a pre-Grammy party in 2009 and is serving five years of probation for the felony attack. Rihanna will also perform at the show. She's up for four awards.
FILE - In this Aug. 21, 2011 file photo, singer Rihanna performs on stage at the V Music Festival in Hylands Park, Chelmsford, England. Rihanna's former boyfriend Chris Brown will perform at this year's Grammy Awards, the event where his career almost ended three years ago. Brown assaulted then-girlfriend Rihanna at a pre-Grammy party in 2009 and is serving five years of probation for the felony attack. Rihanna will also perform at the show. She's up for four awards. (AP Photo/Joel Ryan, file) EDITORIAL USE ONLY
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Adele is nominated for six Grammys, and she'll be on deck to collect anything she wins: The 23-year-old singer is set to perform at the awards show.
FILE - In this Feb. 15, 2011 file photo, Adele performs on stage during the Brit Awards 2011, at The O2 Arena in London. Adele, who had surgery on her vocal cords last year, will perform at the Grammys on Feb. 12, 2012. It will be the first time she has performed live in five months.