Irish rock band U2 and other popular artists are among a new set of performers for the upcoming 51st annual Grammy Awards, according to the Recording Academy, which hands out the awards, Thursday.

Irish rock band U2's front man Bono performs during the band's first of three Sydney concerts November 10, 2006. [File Photo]

Besides U2, the latest acts announced for the Grammy’s show are Kid Rock, Robert Plant & Alison Krauss, and Rihanna, the academy said in a statement.

They join previously announced performers Kenny Chesney, Coldplay, Jennifer Hudson, Jonas Brothers, Lil Wayne, Paul McCartney (with special guest drummer Dave Grohl of Foo Fighters),Katy Perry, Radiohead, T.I. and Justin Timberlake performing together, Carrie Underwood, and a special collaboration grouping Jay-Z, Lil Wayne, T.I. and Kanye performing their hit single "Swagga Like Us."

The academy on Thursday also named several presenters, including actor/musician Jack Black, three-time and current Grammy nominee Duffy, current nominee Josh Groban, three-time Grammy-winning jazz musician and current nominee Charlie Haden, actor Samuel Jackson, and Academy Award-winning actress and current Grammy nominee Gwyneth Paltrow.

The Grammy Awards will be presented on February 8 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.

(Xinhua News Agency February 1, 2009)