Anticipation Builds for the 66th Grammy Awards: What to Expect
As the 66th Grammy Awards approach at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, there’s a heightened sense of excitement surrounding the event. Here’s a comprehensive overview of what’s in store:
Female Dominance: Women take the lead in the major categories, making this Grammy Awards particularly noteworthy. Grammys executive producers, Ben Winston and Raj Kapoor, emphasize the unprecedented dominance of women throughout the show.
Host and Concert Combo: Comedian Trevor Noah is set to host for the fourth consecutive year, bringing his humor to the forefront. Unlike other award shows, the Grammys uniquely double as a concert, featuring performances from some of the biggest artists globally.
Broadcast Details: The main show will be live on CBS and Paramount+ starting at 8 p.m. Eastern. E! will precede the event with “Live From E!: Countdown to the Grammys” at 6 p.m. Eastern, offering fashion coverage and celebrity interviews. The Associated Press will stream a three-hour red carpet show on YouTube, Twitter, and its website, beginning at 4 p.m. Eastern.
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Leading Nominees: SZA leads the nominations with nine, followed closely by Victoria Monét and Phoebe Bridgers with seven. Notably, the soundtrack of the film “Barbie” secures 11 nominations.
Historic Opportunities: Several potential historic moments await, including the chance for a Black woman to win Album of the Year for the first time since 1999. Taylor Swift could break the record for the most wins ever with four Album of the Year victories.
Unique Milestones: Victoria Monét’s daughter, Hazel, could become the youngest Grammy winner if Monét’s “Hollywood” wins Best Traditional R&B Performance. Karol G might become the first female artist to win in the Best Música Urbana Album category with “Mañana Será Bonito.” Producer Jack Antonoff has an opportunity to tie Babyface’s record with a third consecutive win in the Producer of the Year, Non-Classical category.
Star-Studded Lineup: The performances promise to be stellar, featuring artists like SZA, Joni Mitchell, and Billy Joel, alongside Grammy winners and nominees Billie Eilish, Olivia Rodrigo, Dua Lipa, Burna Boy, Luke Combs, and Travis Scott.
Behind-the-Scenes Peek: GRAMMY U Representatives took an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the Crypto.com Arena, offering insights into the extensive preparations involving over 13,000 attendees and a crew of more than 3,500 people.
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As the music world eagerly awaits Music’s Biggest Night, the 66th Grammy Awards, the stage is set for memorable performances, potential historic wins, and a celebration of musical excellence.
