The 67th Grammy Awards could have a little bit of a pall over them Sunday after the devastating wildfires within the Los Angeles space.
Nevertheless, after a blockbuster yr for pop music, with big singles and albums from veterans Taylor Swift, Beyoncé and the Beatles, alongside newcomers Chappell Roan and Sabrina Carpenter, there’s nonetheless lots to rejoice and debate. Right here’s every thing you could know to observe and weigh in.
When and the place are the Grammys?
The 67th Grammy Awards will happen Sunday on the Crypto.com enviornment in downtown Los Angeles. The primary telecast begins at 5 p.m. Pacific, with the premiere ceremony (the place a lot of the genre-oriented awards are introduced) beginning at 12:30 p.m. Pacific.
How do I watch the Grammys?
The Grammys can be broadcast reside on CBS stations or stream reside on Paramount+ (Be aware: If you wish to watch it in a while demand, you’ll want the Showtime add-on.)
The Premiere ceremony will stream on reside.grammy.com and the Recording Academy’s YouTube channel.
Who’s performing reside?
Nominees Roan, Carpenter, Billie Eilish, Charli XCX, Benson Boone, Doechii, Shakira and Teddy Swims are booked, as are Cynthia Erivo, Coldplay’s Chris Martin, John Legend, Lainey Wilson, Janelle Monáe and Stevie Marvel, amongst many others.
Who’s internet hosting?
Comic Trevor Noah is again for his fifth yr behind the mic.
Who’re the primary contenders?
Beyoncé leads the sector with 11 nominations on energy of her country-leaning “Cowboy Carter,” which can lastly break her drought for album wins regardless of being probably the most lauded artist in Grammy historical past. She’s adopted by Charli XCX and Put up Malone with eight apiece and Billie Eilish and Kendrick Lamar, every of whom has seven. Nevertheless it is also a giant night time for Roan or Carpenter, who’re every nominated in all 4 high classes, or perennial Grammy favorites Eilish and Taylor Swift.
Any outliers to observe for?
The Grammys are identified to throw album curveballs towards industry-beloved jazz virtuosos equivalent to Jon Batiste and Herbie Hancock, so keep watch over André 3000’s nomination for his flute opus “New Blue Sun.” The Beatles are a severe front-runner for document with the synthetic intelligence-assisted “Now and Then,” distilled from an outdated John Lennon demo that arrives six many years after the group’s first Grammy. Additionally, Swift — the pop star most acclaimed for her songwriting over a document 4 album wins — has by no means received the Grammy for track of the yr and will lastly pull it off this time round with “Fortnight.”
Will the Grammys tackle the latest wildfires?
“This year’s show, however, will carry a renewed sense of purpose: raising additional funds to support wildfire relief efforts and honoring the bravery and dedication of first responders who risk their lives to protect ours,” stated Recording Academy and MusiCares Chief Government Harvey Mason Jr. and Board of Trustees Chair Tammy Damage. “The Grammys will not only honor the artistry and achievements of our music community but also serve as a platform to amplify the spirit of resilience that defines this great city of Los Angeles.”
The “In Memoriam” phase can even embody a number of performances honoring the late producer Quincy Jones.