LOS ANGELES – The highly anticipated 66th annual Grammy Awards are just around the corner, promising a day filled with music and excitement. The event also marks the beginning of a remarkable week for Taylor Swift, a contender for the prestigious Album of the Year award. SZA emerges as the leading nominee, while the Barbie soundtrack holds the potential for a significant victory.
To ensure you don’t miss out on any of the Grammy action, here’s what you need to know:
1. Split Shows: The Grammy Awards kick off with the pre-telecast Premiere Ceremony at 3:30 p.m. Eastern time. This segment will be livestreamed on the Grammys website and YouTube, announcing numerous Grammy winners. The main event, featuring top awards like Best New Artist and Record of the Year, will start at 8 p.m. live from Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, airing on CBS.
2. Streaming Options: Don’t worry if you can’t catch the Grammys on television. Streaming the event is possible with premium subscriptions. Paramount+ users with the Showtime add-on can stream the Grammy Awards live. For others, Paramount+ will offer the show the following day. Additionally, live TV streaming services like Hulu+ Live TV, YouTube TV, and FuboTV, which include CBS in their lineup, will also have the show available.
3. Red Carpet Extravaganza: Get ready for all the glitz and glamour on the red carpet before the Grammys. Entertainment Tonight and E! have planned red carpet shows starting from 6 p.m., giving fans an exclusive glimpse of their favorite stars’ arrivals. The Associated Press is also hosting a three-hour live show streamed on YouTube and the AP’s website, featuring interviews with nominees and fashion highlights.
4. Leading Nominees: SZA steals the spotlight as this year’s top Grammy nominee, competing in an impressive nine categories. Her powerful revenge anthem, Kill Bill, secures nominations for Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best R&B Performance. The hit Barbie soundtrack also scooped up 11 nominations, including four in the visual media category. Victoria Monét and Phoebe Bridgers follow closely with seven nominations each, while performers like Taylor Swift, Olivia Rodrigo, and Billie Eilish earned six nods.
With a diverse lineup of performers, ranging from SZA and Billy Joel to Joni Mitchell and Burna Boy, this year’s Grammy Awards ensure an unforgettable night. Fan favorites, including Eilish, Rodrigo, Dua Lipa, Luke Combs, and Travis Scott, will also take the stage.
While Taylor Swift is among the Grammy contenders, rumors suggest her absence from the performance lineup. The artist has a busy schedule this week, with shows lined up in Tokyo. However, she may have enough time to make it back to Las Vegas and support her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, and his team, the Kansas City Chiefs, in the Super Bowl.
The Grammy Awards promise a night of celebration and recognition for the year’s most outstanding musical achievements. From star-studded performances to red carpet fashion moments, this event is not to be missed. So mark your calendars, set your reminders, and get ready to tune in to the 66th annual Grammy Awards.
