By alley - Nov 28, 2016, 2:39 PM ET

NASCAR: Mohr to host Sprint Cup awards for sixth time

Grammy-nominated actor, comedian and radio personality Jay Mohr has been named host of the 2016 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Awards at Wynn Las Vegas on Friday, Dec. 2.

Mohr, who hosts "Jay Mohr Sports" daily on FOX Sports Radio, is hosting the event for a record sixth time. Best-known for his tenure as a "Saturday Night Live" cast member, his résumé includes TV appearances on CBS' "Ghost Whisperer" and "Gary Unmarried," film roles in "Jerry Maguire" and "Picture Perfect" and a Primetime Emmy Award nomination as the host and executive producer of "Last Comic Standing."

The event's star-studded lineup includes a

previously announced performance

by Sting, as well as musical acts musical artists American Authors, Skylar Grey and singer/actress Olivia Holt.

"I am proud to be asked again to host the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Awards," Mohr said in statement. "Everyone associated with this organization – the owners, the staff, the racing teams, and the drivers – are of the highest caliber, and it is truly an honor to perform for all of them again. It is by far my favorite thing to do."

NBCSN, Motor Racing Network and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio, Channel 90, will present coverage of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Awards beginning at 8 p.m. ET.