Tonight (March 9), Louisiana governor Billy Nungesser and the state’s office of tourism are hosting “A Louisiana GRAMMY Celebration” – a virtual event featuring performances by Louisiana nominees, but also showcasing the southern state’s sights, history and culture.

The show will be simulcast across Louisiana Travel’s social channels at 7 p.m. Central (6 p.m. EST) and through a partnership with the Grammy Museum, it will also be hosted on the museum’s official streaming service, COLLECTION:live, and on their Facebook page.

“Louisiana is home to some of the greatest music in the world. Every year talented Louisiana artists are nominated for Grammys and we are excited to celebrate these artists and share performances by some of our nominees so you can Feed Your Soul with our one-of-a-kind music right in your own home,” said Nungesser. “This was also an excellent opportunity for us to support these artists and venues that have been struggling during the pandemic.”

The show will feature performances by Bobby Rush, the New Orleans Nightcrawlers, Sweet Cecilia, and Kenny Wayne Shepherd with Buddy Flett. Cumulatively, the artists represent more than a dozen Grammy nominations.

Each performance will also feature a Louisiana attraction from locations around the state. Bobby Rush will perform from the Delta Music Museum in Ferriday, the New Orleans Nightcrawlers’ performance is set in the Music Box Village in New Orleans, Sweet Cecilia performs at Blue Moon Saloon in Lafayette, and Kenny Wayne Shepherd and Buddy Flett take the stage at the Shreveport Municipal Auditorium. Lt. Governor Nungesser will also speak from the New Orleans Jazz Museum.

In addition to the performances, viewers will presented with some history about the culture and music of Louisiana, and the role some of the venues shown have played in both.

“It’s important for us at the Grammy Museum to highlight all aspects of music history and the cultural impact behind those genres,” said Michael Sticka, President of the Grammy Museum. “We’re excited to partner with the great state of Louisiana during Grammy Week to highlight Grammy-nominated, Louisiana-based musicians who have inspired the next generation of artists,”

Music fans can watch the performance on any of Lousiana Travel’s social media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, or the Grammy Museum website or Facebook Page. Viewers will also have the opportunity to win prizes from Louisiana Travel on Facebook before and during the show.

The Grammy’s take place at 8 p.m. on March 14 and will be hosted by Trevor Noah.