"The Grammy Nominations Concert," the first-ever primetime Grammy nominations TV concert special on CBS, combined star-studded live performances with the unveiling of the nominees in six major categories. The show was held Dec. 3 at the Nokia Theater in Los Angeles. CBS will broadcast the Grammy awards ceremony on Feb. 8 at 8 p.m.

At left, Mariah Carey kicked off the night with a performance of "Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)."