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Blunt, T.I. Added As Grammys Performers

British singer James Blunt, rapper T.I., and Earth, Wind & Fire with Mary J. Blige and Ludacris have been added to the list of performers for the 49th Annual Grammy Awards, CBS announced Thursday.

New presenters include multiple Grammy award winners Burt Bacharach, Natalie Cole and Reba McEntire, rapper/actor Common, and actor Luke Wilson.

Actress/singer Mandy Moore, Academy Award winner Quentin Tarantino, actresses Alsyon Hannigan and Cobie Smulders of the CBS comedy "How I Met Your Mother" have also been added to present.

Blunt is nominated for record of the year, song of the year, best male pop vocal performance, best pop vocal album and best new artist. T.I. is nominated for best rap solo performance, best rap song, best rap/sung collaboration (with Justin Timberlake) and best rap album.

Previously announced performers include Christina Aguilera, Beyoncé, Mary J. Blige, Chris Brown, the Dixie Chicks, Gnarls Barkley, Wyclef Jean, John Legend, Ludacris, John Mayer, Corinne Bailey Rae, Rascal Flatts, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Lionel Richie, Smokey Robinson, Shakira, Timberlake (a solo performance and with the winner of the "My Grammy Moment" competition) the Police and Carrie Underwood.

Previously announced presenters are Joan Baez, Natasha Bedingfield, Tony Bennett, Lewis Black, The Black Eyed Peas, Nicolas Cage, Ciara, Ornette Coleman, Melissa Etheridge, Nelly Furtado, Terrence Howard, Jennifer Hudson, Samuel L. Jackson, Queen Latifah, Pink, Rihanna, LeAnn Rimes, Chris Rock, Nicole Scherzinger (of the Pussycat Dolls), Seal, David Spade ("Rules of Engagement") and Stevie Wonder.

The 49th Annual Grammy Awards airs live from the Staples Center in Los Angeles on Feb. 11, 2007.

Don't forget to log on to The Showbuzz at 6:00 p.m. for a live Web cast from the red carpet and on-going coverage throughout the show.

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