The Grammy category for "Song of the Year" is like a time capsule, and tonight CBS is opening that musical memory box with Grammy Greats: The Stories Behind the Songs, one of two new specials centered on the Recording Academy's prestigious annual awards. Co-hosted by CBS Mornings' Gayle King and four-time Grammy nominee Mickey Guyton, this two-hour special dives into the stories behind some of the most memorable Grammy winners for "Song of the Year," with insights straight from the talented musicians and songwriters behind the tunes.
Airing tonight, December 27, at 9pm Eastern Time on CBS The Stories Behind the Songs will feature a mix of newly recorded interviews, previously aired performances and exclusive behind-the-scenes footage. Featured songwriters and songs include Kenny Loggins and Michael McDonald and their 1980 winner "What a Fool Believes"; Sting’s 1984 classic “Every Breath You Take”; Alicia Keys' 2002 breakthrough "Fallin"; John Mayer's 2005 hit "Daughters"; Amy Winehouse's iconic 2008 track "Rehab"; Adele and co-writer Greg Kurstin's 2017 ballad "Hello"; Billie Eilish and Finneas’ 2019 single “Bad Guy”; and Bonnie Raitt’s “Just Like That," the title track for her 2023 studio album.
