Green, who is nominated for Top R&B Artist and Top R&B Song, was also a performer at last year's ceremony and he made his mark. He played a medley of his hits with a piano that floated above the stage and rotated upside down while he's still attached.
Also announced during the press release on Friday, April 27 at Caesars Palace, L.V., were the finalists in 46 categories. Adele leads the pack as finalist in 18 award categories.
This year's event will be aired live by ABC at 8 P.M. ET and hosted by "Modern Family" stars Julie Bowen and Ty Burrell.