Amy Winehouse will perform live at the Grammy awards via satellite from a London studio after being refused a visa to the United States.

The singer, currently being treated for drug addiction, is nominated for six awards at the US music industry ceremony on Sunday night.

The US authorities gave no reason for refusing Winehouse a visa, despite a personal plea by the star. She will make her return to the stage from a London studio instead. She promised not to blow the “second chance” she has been given to perform in front of millions of US television viewers.

“I’m raring to go and really excited to be performing at my first Grammy Awards,” Winehouse said. “I’d like to thank everyone for their support over the last couple of weeks. I’m really sorry I can’t be there but I appreciate that I’m being given a second chance via satellite.”

Winehouse was allowed to leave the rehabilitation clinic, where she has been a resident for a fortnight, to rehearse for her performance.

A spokesman said: “She is feeling great, looking healthy and looking forward to doing what she does best. She will remain under full medical supervision and her treatment will continue as normal.”

Winehouse is nominated for the prestigious Song and Album of the Year awards. Her Back to Black album has passed 1.5 million sales in the United States.

It had been claimed that the US authorities wanted Winehouse to pass a drugs test before allowing her entry. A conviction for cannabis possession harmed her chances of securing the visa.

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