Bad Bunny, Mary J Blige, and Lizzo lead the first round of performers set to hit the stage at the 2023 Grammy Awards which is slated to be held on February 5.

Two-time Grammy winner Bad Bunny is nominated in three categories – including Album of the Year (for “Un Verano Sin Ti”), Best Pop Solo Performance (“Moscow Mule”), and Best Música Urban an Album (“Un Verano Sin Ti”).

Nine-time Grammy winner Blige is nominated for six awards, this year.

Her nods include; Record Of The Year (“Good Morning Gorgeous”), Album Of The Year (“Good Morning Gorgeous” (Deluxe)), Best R&B Performance (“Here With Me”), Best Traditional R&B Performance (“Good Morning Gorgeous”), Best R&B Song (“Good Morning Gorgeous”), and Best R&B Album (“Good Morning Gorgeous” (Deluxe)). 

Powerhouse vocalist Lizzo also pulls a hand full of nominations.

The ‘About Damn Time’ hitmaker who’s already a three-time winner, has earned a commanding five nominations this year: Record Of The Year (“About Damn Time”), Album Of The Year (“Special”), Song Of The Year (“About Damn Time”), Best Pop Solo Performance (“About Damn Time”), and Best Pop Vocal Album (“Special”).

The other revealed performers slated for the night are; Brandi Carlile, Luke Combs, Steve Lacy, Sam Smith, and Kim Petras

Luke Combs is up for three nominations: Best Country Duo/Group Performance (“Outrunnin’ Your Memory”), Best Country Song (“Doin’ This”), and Best Country Album (“Growin’ Up”).

 Steve Lacy has four nominations in the categories of  Record Of The Year (“Bad Habit”), Song Of The Year (“Bad Habit”), Best Pop Solo Performance (“Bad Habit”), and Best Progressive R&B Album (“Gemini Rights”).

Four-time winner Smith and first-time nominee Petras are up for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance for their duet “Unholy.”

Beyonce leads the 2023 Grammy nominees with nine nods.

Rapper Kendrick Lamar is right behind with eight, while Adele and Carlile are tied with seven nominations each.