Author: Maeve McDermott, USA TODAY

Which 2019 Grammys performers earned their right to perform at music’s biggest night? We’ve ranked them from best to worst.

Among the memorable moments: A standing ovation for guest Nancy Pelosi and performer Travis Scott telling the crowd he’d chosen them over daughter Stormi and “SpongeBob SquarePants.”

Expanding the four biggest contests from five nominees to eight will result in an interesting event for Grammys 2019 viewers.

In a feisty six-minute address, Dolly Parton reminded the audience at MusiCares’ Person of the Year event why she was the 2019 recipient.

Shawn Mendes and Miley Cyrus took on “Islands in the Stream,” Dolly Parton’s beloved song withKenny Rogers, accompanied by Mark Ronson on guitar.

The 55-year-old actorreceived a diagnosis of cancer on Jan.15, shortly after his wife,Vanessa, gave birth to their first son.

Before things went south for Lohan, when she was still one of Hollywood’s most promising young faces, she pursued a mildly successful music career.

Here’s why viewers may not see these five Grammy nominees in the crowd or on the carpet on Sunday night.