The Red Hot Chili Peppers, Dixie Chicks, and Gnarls Barkley--all nominated for this year's album of the year Grammy--have been named as performers at the 49th Grammy Awards in Los Angeles on February 11.

The Dixie Chicks

Beyonce, who landed three Grammy nominations this year, will also perform. Pink, Rihanna, and actors Terrence Howard and Samuel L. Jackson will serve as presenters.

While Mary J. Blige leads the way with eight Grammy nominations, the Chili Peppers scored the second-most nominations with six. In addition to the top album nomination for their Stadium Arcadium, the veteran funk-rock outfit is also up for awards for best rock album and best boxed or special limited edition package, while the smash single "Dani California" was nominated for best rock song, best short form music video, and best rock performance by a duo or a group.

Eight-time Grammy winners the Dixie Chicks received five nominations, including record of the year, song of the year, and best country performance by a duo or a group with vocal, all for the song "Not Ready to Make Nice." In addition to album of the year, the trio's Taking The Long Wayalso garnered best country album nomination.

Gnarls Barkley's debut album, St. Elsewhere, is up for album of the year and best alternative music album, while the single "Crazy" is up for record of the year and best urban alternative performance.

Beyonce, who has racked up nine awards in previous years, is up for four awards, including best R&B song and best rap/sung collaboration for her duet on "Déjà vu" with boyfriend Jay-Z.