Following a well-received outing last year, where she hosted the show and performed her songs, including playing two pianos at the same time to the delight of her audience, Alicia is returning.
The 38-year-old said in a statement:
“At first, I did think last year was a one-time thing, but when the opportunity came back around, there was no question about returning as host,” Keys said in a statement.
“Last year was such a powerful experience for me. Not only did I feel the love in the room, but I felt it from around the world and it confirmed the healing and unifying power of music.”
She will become only the third woman to have ever hosted the awards twice, and the first female singer to do so.
Others who have hosted it twice are comedian, Ellen DeGeneres, who hosted in 1996-97, and actress, Rosie O’Donnell, who hosted in 1999-2000.
Two other women have hosted one time since the show became a live telecast in 1971. Whoopi Goldberg was the host in 1992. Queen Latifah hosted in 2005.
Deborah Dugan, the Recording Academy’s first-year president/CEO, added in a statement, “From Best New Artist recipient to Grammy Award host, Alicia Keys has been a beacon of artistry within the music community for more than two decades.
“Last year was a testament to her compelling creativity and we are thrilled that she will return to the Grammy stage as our host.”
The 62nd Grammy Awards is set to be held on 26 January 2020.
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