AceShowbiz -

James Corden is going to host the next Grammy Awards. "The Late Late Show with James Corden" host is officially booked by the Recording Academy to serve as an emcee for the upcoming 59th annual Grammys on February 12, 2017. It will take place at Staples Center in Los Angeles.

Corden will take over from LL Cool J who has hosted the awards show for the fifth consecutive years. "I am truly honored to be hosting The Grammys next year. It's the biggest, most prestigious award show in music and I feel incredibly lucky to be part of such an incredible night," the comedian said.

"Thanks to 'Carpool Karaoke,' we've all been on some incredible rides with James, and The Recording Academy couldn't be more excited to welcome his passion and enthusiasm for music, both as an entertainer and a fan, to the Grammy stage on February 12," Recording Academy President and CEO Neil Portnow said. "He's got big shoes to fill after the magnificent run we had with LL Cool J, but James Corden is a commanding, dynamic showman who, we believe, is perfect to host the Grammy Awards."