The performance will be
overseen by Chic's Nile Rodgers, who produced Bowie's hit album Let's Dance in
1983.
"The tribute will
be a multisensory testament to the icon's incredible artistry and a reflection
of his limitless creativity," said the Recording Academy in a statement.
Gaga has previously
credited Bowie as an inspiration.
"He's sort of like
an alien prince," she once told chat show host Alan Carr. "Every
morning I wake up and I think, 'What would Bowie do?'"
"We had already
booked Lady Gaga on this year's show, but when David passed - almost in a
single moment - we knew we had to change direction," said Ken Ehrlich,
executive producer of the Grammys.
"We immediately
spoke and agreed that she should be the one to honour David. She's perfect for
it."
Brits honour planned
The Grammys will be
held in Los Angeles on 15 February. Gaga is nominated for best song written for
visual media, thanks to her Diane Warren-penned ballad Til It Happens To You,
from the documentary The Hunting Ground.
Other performers on the
night include Adele, Kendrick Lamar, James Bay, Ellie Goulding and Carrie
Underwood.
During his career,
Bowie was nominated for 11 Grammys but only won once - when Jazzin' for Blue
Jean was awarded best video in 1985. He also received a lifetime achievement
prize in 2006.
The star died of cancer
on 10 January, just days after releasing his new album, Blackstar. It will be
eligible for honours at next year's Grammy ceremony.
A Bowie tribute is also
planned for the Brit Awards, which take place on 24 February. Details have yet
to be announced, but media reports suggest that Noel Gallagher, Bono, Adele and
Damon Albarn have been invited to take part.
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