November 19, 2008

By By Jonathan Cohen, N.Y.

Foo Fighters, John Mayer and B.B. King will perform at the first Grammy Nominations Concert, to be held Dec. 3 at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live and broadcast on CBS.

In addition to the performances, the event will reveal the nominees in several as-yet-unspecified Grammy categories. Mariah Carey, LL Cool J and Taylor Swift will serve as co-hosts.

The show coincides with the grand opening of the Grammy Museum in the L.A. Live complex. Proceeds from ticket sales will benefit the museum.

The 2009 Grammys will be held Feb. 8.

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