Alicia Keys to host 2019 Grammy Awards

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The 15-time winner took to her channel to reveal the news. She captioned the video as, "I'm soooo EXCITED to announce that I'll be hosting the 61st Annual Awards !! There's so much in store and I CAN'T WAIT for y'all to see it ALL come to life."

In the nine-minute-clip, the 37-year-old can be seen telling her family, friends and staff about the gig.

She then says, "I know what it feels like to be on that stage and I know what it feels like to be proud of the work that you've put in and to be recognised for it. And I just grateful that I'm able to bring that light and that "

"This is a first. It's a first and it's amazing and I think it's perfect timing. Honestly, I'm really excited. I really good about it because I like it's the perfect opportunity for me to give the light back and lift people up, especially all the young women that are nominated. Like, to me, it feels like sister vibes," she added.

This year, while leads the nominations with eight nods, Drake follows with seven. and Americana singer are just behind them with six each. Cardi B, Lady Gaga, Childish Gambino, Maren Morris, R&B newcomer H.E.R., and Sounwave all notched five nominations.

The 61st annual will take place on February 10 at Los Angeles' Center.

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First Published: Tue, January 15 2019. 23:20 IST