U2, Kendrick Lamar to perform at the Grammy gala

Kendrick Lamar is confirmed to be a performer at the Grammy Awards ceremony in New York on January 28. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI The Edge (L) and Bono of the band U2 perform in concert at the Stade de France near Paris on July 25, 2017. File Photo by David Silpa/UPI Singer/songwriter Sam Smith attends the 88th annual Academy Awards Oscar nominees luncheon in Beverly Hills on February 8, 2016. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI

Jan. 17 (UPI) -- Kendrick Lamar, Sam Smith and U2 have joined the lineup of performers for the 60th annual Grammy Awards ceremony Jan. 28.

Previously announced performers include Alessia Cara, Cardi B, Childish Gambino, Daddy Yankee, Luis Fonsi, Kesha, Khalid, Lady Gaga, Little Big Town, Logic, Patti LuPone, Bruno Mars, P!nk, Ben Platt and SZA.

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Miley Cyrus also is scheduled to take the stage with Elton John, this year's recipient of The Recording Academy President's Merit Award.

James Corden is to host the gala honoring excellence across all genres of music. The event is to take place at New York's Madison Square Garden and will air live on CBS.

We're thrilled to announce that @kendricklamar, @samsmithworld, and @U2 will perform at the 60th #GRAMMYs on January 28!

In addition, @mileycyrus will take the stage at Music's Biggest Night with @eltonofficial: https://t.co/fgEwSJp52g pic.twitter.com/Lp9bMrBobP
— Recording Academy (@RecordingAcad) January 17, 2018

Kendrick Lamar, U2 to perform at the Grammy gala