Alicia Keys will host the 2019 Grammys! On Tuesday, the singer announced via her YouTube channel that she will be the master of ceremonies at the 61st Annual Grammy Awards, which are being held Feb. 10 at Los Angeles’ Staples Center. The video kicks off with Keys learning she will host and, after some initial disbelief, dancing around in celebration, before jokingly asking “What if I don’t want to do it?” She then shares the news with her loved one including her husband, rapper Swizz Beatz, her mom and then later her unimpressed kids (“What’s the Grammys?” asks one). Despite it being her first time hosting the ceremony, Keys is no stranger to the event, having won 15 awards over the course of her career. “Alicia is one of those rare artists who meld true musical genius with heartfelt emotional lyrics to create a unique approach to everything she does,” said longtime Grammy Awards executive producer Ken Ehrlich in a statement. “We have no doubt that she’ll bring all of that as she guides millions of Grammy viewers through what we believe will be a very special show in February.” This year’s awards include a higher number of female nominees than usual and Keys is proud to be part of that celebration. “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 be recognized for it and I just feel grateful that,”she says towards the end of the video. “And I’m able to bring that light and that energy. I feel like it’s the perfect opportunity for me to give the light back, lift people up, especially all the young women who are nominated. To me it feels like sister vibes.” The broadcast of the ceremony will air live on CBS from 8-11:30 p.m. E.T. Watch the video above.<doc-sep>Alicia Keys will host the 2019 Grammy Awards. The Recording Academy and CBS announced on Tuesday morning that the 15-time Grammy winner will host the 61st annual show, which will air on Sunday, February 10. It will be Keys' first time hosting music's biggest night. "I know what it feels like to be on that stage, and I’m going to bring that vibe and energy," Keys said of the gig. "I'm so excited to be the master of ceremonies on the biggest night in music and celebrate the creativity, power and, magic. I'm especially excited for all the incredible women nominated this year! It's going 'UP' on February 10!" SEE ALSO: See the complete list of 2019 Grammy nominations Keys, who has sold 30 million records throughout her celebrated career, follows late-night host James Corden, who hosted the show the previous two years, and LL Cool J, who had hosted for the five years before that. The announcement comes as Hollywood's biggest night, the Academy Awards, is in turmoil as the show will reportedly go without a host for the first time in three decades after comedian Kevin Hart dropped out of the show amid controversy around homophobic tweets from his past. The 2019 Grammys will air on Sunday, February 10, at 8 p.m. on CBS.<doc-sep>Alicia Keys didn't get the reaction she was hoping for on Tuesday as she told her sons the news she'll be hosting this year's Grammy Awards. In a video she shared on social media the songstress was seen entering her kitchen, where her boys were playing, to deliver the exciting news. 'Um, I got some good news guys,' Alicia, wearing an orange sweatsuit and colorful headscarf, said. What? In a new clip Alicia Keys tells her sons she will be hosting the 2109 Grammy Awards but doesn't get the reaction she hopes for She then held out her arms as she declared, 'Guess what, I am going to host the Grammys!' Her exciting news was met with a long silence before her youngest Genesis, four, broke the silence with a squeal. Eldest son Egypt, eight, looked up at her perplexed as Alicia dropped her arms. 'What's the Grammys?' Egypt is heard saying at the end of the clip which she captioned 'Egy and Gen want to know what the #GRAMMYS are ???' She held her arms out and declared to Egypt, eight, and Genesis, four, 'Guess what, I am going to host the Grammys!' Oh well: After a long awkward silence Alicia dropped her arms 'What's the Grammys?' At the end of the clip Egypt finally asked his mom what she was talking about Earlier in the day the Fallin' hitmaker - who is married to Swizz Beatz - took to her YouTube channel to make the exciting revelation. She posted it alongside the caption: 'I’m soooo EXCITED to announce that I’ll be hosting the 61st Annual Grammy Awards! ! 'There’s so much in store and I CAN’T WAIT for y’all to see it ALL come to life. Tune in on February 10th at 5PM PST / 8PM EST. Only on CBS!' Keys does have plenty of experience with the award ceremony as she has won 15 Grammys throughout her career. 'I know what it feels like to be on that stage, and I’m going to bring that vibe and energy,' Keys said in a statement from the Recording Academy on Tuesday. Golden: Alicia announced on Tuesday that she will be hosting the 2019 Grammy Awards Girl On Fire: The 37-year-old songstress pictured at the event in New York in January of last year 'I'm so excited to be the master of ceremonies on the biggest night in music and celebrate the creativity, power and magic. 'I’m especially excited for all the incredible women nominated this year! It’s going UP on Feb. 10! Alicia's YouTube video begins with a scene from a few weeks ago in which she received a call from a Recording Academy executive telling her that she is the woman for the job. Trailblazing: Alicia's YouTube video begins with a scene from a few weeks ago in which she received a call from a Recording Academy executive telling her she is the woman for the job Declaration: 'I'm hosting The Grammys!' is emblazoned across the screen as she shared the big news The No One hitmaker is obviously shocked and taken aback by the news before she begins screaming and dancing around before joking: 'Wait... what if I don't want to do it?" She goes on to tell her loved ones including her mother, husband Swizz Beatz, and children about the opportunity. Music's biggest night is shaping up to be one for the books as Lady Gaga, Cardi B, Kendrick Lamar and Drake scooped the most nominations. Aww: She goes on to tell her loved ones including her mother, husband Swizz Beatz, and children about the opportunity Five women will also be battling it out in the Album of the Year category, following the controversy over the lack of female nominees at the 2018 awards. The female artists - Cardi B, H.E.R., Janelle Monae, Brandi Carlile, and Kacey Musgraves - will be taking on Drake, Post Malone, and movie soundtrack spearheaded by Kendrick Lamar titled Black Panther: The Album. The Grammy Awards are set to take place at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on February 10 and will broadcast live on CBS beginning 8pm. Hello? The Grammy Awards are set to take place at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on February 10 and will broadcast live on CBS beginning 8pm<doc-sep>
Alicia Keys poses in the press room during the 60th Annual GRAMMY Awards on January 28, 2018 in New York City. Photo : Michael Loccisano ( Getty Images for NARAS ) Hey, Oscars. The Grammys has a host. Alicia Keys has been named the host of the 61st Grammy Awards ceremony. Keys is in the elite class of multi-winning Grammy artists, having 15 gramophone-shaped statuettes to her name. “A dynamic artist with the rare combination of groundbreaking talent and passion for her craft, Alicia Keys is the perfect choice as host for our show,” noted Neil Portnow, President/CEO of the Recording Academy, via a press release. “Throughout her exciting career, I have watched her become a powerful force within the music industry and beyond. As an artist who speaks to the power of music, we are thrilled to have her on board for what’s sure to be an unforgettable Grammy Awards.” This will be Keys’ first time working as the master of ceremonies for music’s biggest night. “Alicia is one of those rare artists who meld true musical genius with heartfelt emotional lyrics to create a unique approach to everything she does. We have no doubt that she’ll bring all of that as she guides millions of Grammy viewers through what we believe will be a very special show in February,” said Grammy Awards Executive Producer Ken Ehrlich. Keys shared her real-time reaction to the news on YouTube, including when she first told her mom, her hubby Swizz Beatz, and getting prepped for the biggest gig in music. “I know what it feels like to be on that stage, and I’m going to bring that vibe and energy,” Keys said. “I’m so excited to be the master of ceremonies on the biggest night in music and celebrate the creativity, power and, magic. I’m especially excited for all the incredible women nominated this year! It’s going ‘UP’ on February 10!” The 61st Grammy Awards will take place February 10, 2019, airing live on CBS at 5 p.m. PT. / 8 p.m. ET. Looking forward to it. I have one question, though: Is Alicia going to do her infamous Prince tribute scream into the gramophone or nah?