Taylor Swift and Lady Antebellum will be taking part in the 52nd annual GRAMMY Awards. The country stars are among the first performers announced for the upcoming ceremony, along with top nominee Beyonce, the Black Eyed Peas, and Maxwell. Swift and Lady A are contenders heading into the event as well. Taylor is up for eight awards, including Record and Song of the Year honors for "You Belong With Me" and Album of the Year with her sophomore effort, "Fearless." Lady Antebellum has two nominations to their credit. Their hit "I Run To You" helped earn them a shot at Best Country Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocals and Best Country Song.Additional performers as well as presenters and other special segments will be revealed in the coming weeks. Watch the 52nd Annual GRAMMY Awards Sunday, January 31st at 8:00 p.m. on CBS TV.