Get ready, music fans! The 2024 GRAMMY Awards are upon us and this year’s 66th annual celebration is sure to impress with a larger-than-life show at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
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Sure to be a night full of great music, big stars, and major awards, here is everything you need to know heading into the big celebration.
The Basics
The 66th annual GRAMMYs will air live from Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Sunday, February 4 at 8PM ET / 7PM CT. Fans can tune in via CBS and stream live and on-demand via Paramount+.
Host
GRAMMY-winning comedian, Trevor Noah, will return to host the Awards. This year marks his fourth consecutive year hosting the big night.
Performers
SZA, Luke Combs, Billie Eilish, Burna Boy, Dua Lipa, Travis Scott and Olivia Rodrigo are all scheduled to be featured performers Sunday night along with U2, who will broadcast a special performance from the Sphere in Las Vegas. Additionally, Billy Joel will return to the GRAMMY stage for the first time in more than 20 years, while 11-time GRAMMY winner, Joni Mitchell will make her GRAMMY performance debut after more than 60 years in the business.
Nominations
Nominees for this year’s awards were revealed in November 2023 along with some significant category changes. New this year, the awards for Songwriter of the Year and Producer of the Year will move to the field known as “The Big Four,” which houses GRAMMY awards like Album of the Year, Best New Artist, Song of the Year and Record of the Year. Additionally, the Recording Academy has added three new categories; Best African Music Performance, Best Alternative Jazz Album and Best Pop Dance Recording. For a full list of this year’s nominees, click here. Nominees are voted on by The Academy's voting members, who are all members involved in the creative and technical processes of recording.
Presenters
Christina Aguilera, Oprah Winfrey, Meryl Streep, Maluma and Taylor Tomlinson are among some of the most highly-anticipated presenters. Also scheduled to present are Lenny Kravitz, Lionel Richie, Mark Ronson, and Samara Joy.
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