2011 Grammy Awards - Live Tonight!

Tonight millions of viewers will tune in to watch the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards. Justin Beiber, Lady Gaga, Drake and Lady Antebellum are just a few of the artists vying for awards in some of the most prestigious categories.

After a successful year thanks to his “Recovery” album, rap artist Eminem received ten nominations including one for Album of the Year. Rumors have now surfaced that a possible performance featuring the Detroit rapper alongside folk legend Bob Dylan could be a part of the show tonight. This performance is likely to conjure up memories of Eminem’s controversial pairing with Elton John at the Grammys ten years ago, after the rapper was criticized by LGBT groups over what many called rampant homophobia in his lyrics.

Along with Eminem, many other hip-hop artists are being acknowledged at the awards. Four out of the five nominations for Record of the Year have gone to hip-hop acts.

Lady Antebellum, a country trio that made its debut in Nashville just a few years ago, received an impressive six nominations. Pop sensation Lady Gaga received six as well. She’ll be performing her new single, “Born This Way,” and many viewers will be watching just to see what kind of costume she will outfit herself in this year. Meanwhile Justin Beiber’s performance and Best New Artist nomination are sure to keep preteens across the country up past their bed times.

Christina Aguilera will be attempting to make up for her Superbowl screwup during tonight’s show, with a telecast-opening tribute to Aretha Franklin.

Other artists performing tonight include Katy Perry, Usher, Barbra Streisand, Mick Jagger and Cee Lo Green. Dr. Dre will also be taking the stage in his first live performance in over a decade.