At least one awards show isn't having a host problem.
After winning 15 Grammys over the years, Alicia Keys has been tapped to host the 2019 awards on Feb. 11. She made the big reveal in a 9-minute video Tuesday, showing the adorable moment Keys found out she was hosting.
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The Recording Academy recently made a push to diversify its ranks, inviting 900 women or people of color to vote on this year's winners. That message is reflected in Keys' announcement, when she mentions she's excited to "give the light back" to the awards show, especially to "all the young women that are nominated."
2019's nominations were announced in December, with Kendrick Lamar leading the way with eight picks. Check out the whole list here, and watch all of Keys' announcement below. Kathryn Krawczyk
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