It's James Corden's time to shine.
The Late Late Show host and juggernaut behind the most important segment to hit late night TV since well, forever will take the stage as the host of the 2017 Grammy Awards, and when the curtain rises at Staples Center come Feb. 12, there won't be a single person not crossing their fingers in anticipation of the annual telecast turning into one massive "Carpool Karaoke" segment.
Aside from the fact that Corden is an extremely likable, do-no-harm kind of guy with an infectious energy that rivals even Neil Patrick Harris' hosting style, James is without a doubt the most qualified celeb to tackle music's biggest evening.
Still on the fence about the Recording Academy's pick? Look no further than our five reasons James will totally nail the Grammys:
His Squad Reads Like a Who's Who of Music's Finest: Two words—Carpool. Karaoke. James has recruited nearly every megastar in the biz to ride shotgun for his wildly popular, instantly viral sensation, so there's bound to be a few of his carpool buddies in the audience at the Grammys. From Britney Spears to Adele and even living legends like Stevie Wonder and Elton John, it takes a special kind of funnyman to convince even the most buttoned up of artists to let loose for a jam sesh.
To put it simply, the man has the music industry in his corner, a vital component when it comes to congratulating (and consoling) your pals-turned-nominees at the end of the evening.
It's Not His First Rodeo: Thanks to Corden's hosting chops, the 2015 Tony Awards was the ceremony's most-watched spectacle in 15 years. James sang and danced his way straight to the epicenter of Broadway fanatics' hearts, and his epic, non-stop opener (preceded by an emotionally charged tribute to the victims of the Orlando nightclub shooting) was all the proof we needed to understand why he was chosen to headline the Grammys.
James Is a One-Man Band: Make no mistake, Corden won't rely on lackluster one-liners and stale hype around the evening to carry himself through the show's final acceptance speech. He's a triple threat, and beyond just embarrassing himself at the expense of entertainment factor (Read: His performance at a Los Angeles Rams halftime show), James can sing, dance and act with the best of them.
In fact, the Brit got his start in the theater before heading to the small screen and ultimately landing across the pond on CBS. Not to mention he's impressed both the Backstreet Boys and One Direction with his falsetto and rhythm, and that's no easy task.
More Than Just a Day Job: If there's anyone in Hollywood that actually wants to sit through yet another award show (let alone host), it's James. Corden rocks a genuine enthusiasm that's hard to come by amidst a pool of candidates asked to return year after year in hopes of breathing new life into an award ceremony, and he's surely not lacking passion when it comes to gearing up for show time.
"I am truly honored to be hosting The Grammys next year," Corden said in a statement. "It's the biggest, most prestigious award show in music, and I feel incredibly lucky to be part of such an incredible night."
LL Cool J Needs a Vacation: Last but certainly not least, LL Cool J is so deserving of a year off from Grammys night. The rapper has emceed the show for five consecutive years, and it's finally time he pass the torch to someone else. That person being James, of course!
The 59th Annual Grammy Awards will air live Sunday, Feb. 12, 2017, on CBS.