Saturday, January 24

Lil Wayne Gets 8 Grammy Nods



(CBS) On Wednesday Feb. 4 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT), CBS News will broadcast Katie Couric's "All Access Grammy® Special" on the CBS Television Network. Couric gets personal with some of music’s leading artists as she interviews past and present Grammy nominees, including Justin Timberlake, Lil’ Wayne, Katy Perry and Taylor Swift.

Garnering eight Grammy nominations for his album, "Tha Carter III," including Best Rap Album and the coveted Album of the Year, Lil’ Wayne is the most nominated artist of the year. With six million units sold in his 13-year career, the New Orleans native is at the top of his game. Lil’ Wayne walks Couric through his journey from impoverished childhood to being hailed as one of the best rappers of his generation.

Grammy nominees Jonas Brothers, Carrie Underwood, Metallica, Ne-Yo, John Legend, Rascal Flatts, Duffy, Adele, Kid Rock, Jazmine Sullivan, Jordin Sparks, T-Pain and others will appear on the broadcast and online.

"All Access" kicks off CBS’ road to the The 51st Annual Grammy Awards, to be broadcast live from The Staples Center in Los Angeles, Sunday, Feb. 8 (8:00-11:30 PM ET/delayed PT) on the CBS Television Network. Lil’ Wayne, Katy Perry and Carrie Underwood are among the artists performing at the music industry’s premiere event. Other performers include Jennifer Hudson, Coldplay, Jonas Brothers and Kenny Chesney.

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