The 66th Grammy Awards, set to take place at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, promise an evening filled with excitement and celebration. With women leading the charge in major categories, this year's Grammys will shine a much-deserved spotlight on its female nominees. Grammys executive producers Ben Winston and Raj Kapoor expressed their enthusiasm for this unprecedented dominance of women in the show.
Aside from its prestigious accolades, the Grammys also offer a unique experience as a live concert featuring some of the biggest artists in the world. Comedian Trevor Noah will return as the host for the fourth consecutive year. Viewers can tune in to the main show live on CBS and Paramount+ starting at 8 p.m. Eastern. Paramount+ with Showtime subscribers can enjoy the ceremony live or on demand. However, Paramount+ Essential subscribers will have to wait until the next day to stream the event.
For those looking for additional entertainment leading up to the Grammys, E! will broadcast a 'Live From E!: Countdown to the Grammys' show, featuring fashion coverage and celebrity interviews. Starting at 6 p.m. Eastern, hosts Laverne Cox and comedian Heather McMahan will keep viewers engaged before the main event. Additionally, The Associated Press will stream a three-hour red carpet show on YouTube, Twitter, and their website, providing interviews and fashion footage for fans to enjoy, starting at 4 p.m. Eastern.
Among the nominees, SZA leads the pack with a remarkable nine nominations, followed closely by Victoria Monét and Phoebe Bridgers with seven each. Bridgers' band boygenius, as well as Taylor Swift, Olivia Rodrigo, Miley Cyrus, Billie Eilish, Brandy Clark, Batiste, and producer Jack Antonoff, all boast six nominations. Noteworthy for fans of the movie 'Barbie,' its soundtrack has earned a remarkable 11 nominations, including four out of five spots in the visual media song category—an impressive feat for the film and its music.
This year's Grammys also present several historic opportunities. It has been over two decades since a Black woman won the coveted album of the year. In 1999, Lauryn Hill took home the prize with her album 'The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill.' However, this year, both SZA and Janelle Monáe have a chance to rewrite history. Additionally, if Taylor Swift secures the album of the year award, she will break the record for the artist with the most wins, reaching a total of four. Lana Del Rey and Miley Cyrus are also hopeful for their first Grammy wins in their respective careers.
Further history could be made if Victoria Monét's song 'Hollywood' wins the best traditional R&B performance category. Monét's 2-year-old daughter Hazel would become the youngest Grammy winner in history. Karol G also has the opportunity to become the first female artist ever to win the best música urbana album category with her album 'Mañana Será Bonito.' Lastly, Jack Antonoff has the chance to join the legendary Babyface as the producer with the most consecutive wins in the producer of the year, non-classical category, if he secures a third win in 2024.
As for the performances, the Grammys lineup features an impressive array of artists. SZA, the enchanting voice behind numerous hits, will take the stage. Additionally, the iconic Joni Mitchell will grace the Grammy stage for her first-ever performance at the event. Billy Joel, a five-time Grammy winner and 23-time nominee, is another highly anticipated performer.
Joining them will be Grammy winners and current nominees, including the talented Billie Eilish, breakout star Olivia Rodrigo, the captivating Dua Lipa, the Nigerian sensation Burna Boy, country music favorite Luke Combs, and the electrifying Travis Scott, among many others.
The 66th Grammy Awards promise to be a memorable night, celebrating the contributions of exceptional artists across a wide range of genres. With the spotlight on female talent, the possibility of historic wins, and a lineup of awe-inspiring performances, music lovers around the world are eagerly anticipating this grand celebration of musical excellence.
