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Posted: Thurs., Jan. 24, 2008, 11:46am PT

Performers set for Grammy Awards

Aretha tribute, Time reunion on the bill

A reunion of the Minneapolis R&B band the Time and a gospel tribute to Aretha Franklin are on the first list of performers announced for the 50th annual Grammy Awards ceremony.

Beyonce; Carrie Underwood and the Foo Fighters, performing with a contest winner, are also part of the Feb. 10 show. The Foo Fighters will be performing "The Pretender" with an orchestra conducted by John Paul Jones.

Franklin, the MusiCares Person of the Year, will perform with Mary J. Blige, the Clark Sisters, Israel And New Breed, and Trin-I-Tee 5:7 in a special gospel segment. The Time will perform with Rihanna.


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