The Grammys return to Los Angeles this weekend, drawing the biggest names in music for a night of live performances and potentially tear-filled speeches.
The “Big Four” categories (album, record and song of the year plus best new artist) look a little different this year due to a change in Recording Academy rules. Over the past two years, 10 artists have been nominated in each of those categories, but this year the number has been reduced to eight contenders per contest. The nominees were announced in November.
Crypto.com Arena will host thousands of real fans during the live ceremony, but that doesn't help those who don't have tickets to the 66th Grammy Awards. Below are tips on how to watch the 2024 ceremony and suggestions on who you might see on stage.
Let the snubs and surprises begin!
When is the ceremony and how can I watch it?
Can't make it to the big show in downtown Los Angeles? Then turn on the TV and watch it live Sunday on CBS starting at 5 pm Pacific Time.
People who prefer streaming solutions instead of broadcast TV can watch the show live on Paramount+ or on-demand on the service a day later, depending on their subscription level.
The Recording Academy will also offer behind-the-scenes access online on Sunday at live.grammy.com, promising to include performances, acceptance speeches, red carpet interviews and more. And for completists, it's there and on the Recording Academy's YouTube channel where you can watch it. all categories by watching the live broadcast of the 2024 Grammy Premiere Ceremony from the Peacock Theatre, starting at 12:30 p.m. Pacific Time.
Who is the host?
Trevor Noah, 2024 Grammy nominee for comedy album, returns for his fourth year as host of “music's biggest night.”
(Ashley Landis/Associated Press)
Trevor Noah must be doing something right, because he's returning for his fourth year as host of the Grammy Awards. This year, however, is a little different: The former host of “The Daily Show” is nominated for comedy album for his recording “I Wish You Would.”
After joking to People this week that his multiple years as a host were “one long scam” to get a Grammy, he quickly came clean and said he actually “never dreamed or expected” he would be nominated for the comedy album statuette. .
A few years later, Noah is also starting to understand the peculiar realities of the Grammys.
“Because it's a celebration of these musicians and what they've done, everyone is there to have fun and have a good time,” he told the outlet. “So as a host, I'm constantly navigating the room. … In a strange way, I've come to understand that it's almost like I'm at a big party and I'm trying to work while I'm at the party.”
Who is nominated?
There are plenty of Grammy-nominated artists, as usual, although only a handful of major awards will be handed out during the show. Others, including awards in three new categories, African music performance, alternative jazz album and pop dance recording, will be awarded earlier at the premiere ceremony.
Nominees in major categories include Jon Batiste, Boygenius, Miley Cyrus, Billie Eilish, Victoria Monét, Olivia Rodrigo, Taylor Swift and SZA for record of the year and Lana Del Rey and Janelle Monae, as well as Batist, Boygenius, Cyrus, Rodrigo , Swift and SZA for album of the year.
The nominees for new artist are Gracie Abrams, Fred Again, Ice Spice, Jelly Roll, Coco Jones, Noah Kahan, Monet and the War and Treaty. The song of the year trophy will go to the songwriter or songwriters behind one of the eight songs: “A&W,” “Anti-Hero,” “Butterfly,” “Dance the Night,” “Flowers,” “Kill Bill,” “Vampire.” ” or “What was I made for?”
Who acts?
SZA and Luke Combs are among the artists scheduled to take the stage Sunday night at the 66th Annual Grammy Awards.
(Amy Harris / Invision / Associated Press, left; Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)
As of Thursday night, announced artists included Luke Combs, Billie Eilish, Billy Joel, Burna Boy, Dua Lipa, Joni Mitchell, Olivia Rodrigo, Travis Scott, SZA and U2. But the Grammys are known for their unexpected pairings and last-minute announcements, so keep your eyes and ears open until the last minute.
Who presents?
Christina Aguilera, Lenny Kravitz, Lionel Richie, Taylor Tomlinson and Oprah Winfrey, along with nominees Samara Joy, Maluma, Mark Ronson and Meryl Streep were announced as presenters this week by the Recording Academy, which also promised that “others” will join special guests”. those who are handing out trophies.
Who will win?
Do you think we are psychics? We are not. But Times pop music critic Mikael Wood might be.
Wood predicts big nights for Swift, Eilish, Ice Spice, Travis Scott, Tyler Childers and Foo Fighters, although some of those wins would come at the expense of talents like Miley Cyrus, Lainey Wilson, Drake and 21 Savage.
Who won't be there?
Don't expect to see Travis Kelce. Even though his superstar girlfriend was nominated for six Grammy Awards this time around, the Kansas City Chiefs tight end said Wednesday that he has practice on Sunday. Something about a big game coming soon…
