"From the moment Rosie first appeared on the Grammy stage last year, it was apparent she was loved by the audience, and throughout the evening [she] demonstrated her passion for the music," said Michael Greene, president/CEO of the Recording Academy in a statement. "As an avid fan of the nominees and performers, she brings credibility to the show and connects in a most unique way with the television audience. Rosie is also an ardent supporter of children's causes and arts education, and that is a perfect fit with the Recording Academy's year-round mission."The 1999 Grammy Awards scored a 16.6 rating/26 share. It drew over 57 million viewers to watch all or part of the telecast, and brought in the highest levels of adults aged 18-49 and 18-34 since the 1993 awards.
The 42nd annual Grammy Awards show will take place on Feb. 23 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, and will be broadcast CBS at 8 p.m. ET/PT.