The show was postponed to January due to a nationwide increase in COVID-19 cases during the Omicron explosion. Now, with cases declining and states abandoning mask orders, the Grammy Awards will return to celebrate music and its biggest stars, live on CBS and Paramount +. Instead of taking place at the renamed Staples Center in Los Angeles, the event was moved to Las Vegas at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. For the second year in a row, “Daily Show” comedian and presenter Trevor Noah will return as presenter. See what the public can expect to see when tuned in on Sunday.
How to watch Grammys
What: The 64th Annual Grammy Awards Date: Sunday 3 April 2022 Time: 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT (Coverage for the red carpet starts at 7 pm ET / 4 pm PT) Location: MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada On TV: Your local CBS station Web feed: Live and on-demand at Paramount + Live updates: Check out CBSNews.com for an up-to-date list of winners and stars
Presenter Trevor Noah speaks on stage during the 64th Annual GRAMMY Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on April 3, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Rich Fury / Getty Images for The Recording Academy
Big stars and even bigger interpretations
When the show was originally scheduled, Lady Gaga, Brothers Osborne, BTS, Brandi Carlile, Billie Eilish, Lil Nas X With Jack Harlow and Olivia Rodrigo, who made their debut in new projects in 2021, were announced as performers. Last week, the Recording Academy announced an expanded roster of performances, including Jon Batiste, HER, Nas and Chris Stapleton. The 12-time Grammy Foo Fighters, who have won three nominations this year, were due to show up but will not show up after the recent death of their favorite drummer, Taylor Hawkins. Leslie Odom Jr., Ben Platt and Rachel Zegler will also take the stage Sunday with Grammy winner Cynthia Erivo. The four will sing during In Memoriam, with songs and a tribute to beloved American composer Stephen Sondheim, who died in November.
A night to write history?
Like all major awards shows, Sunday has the potential for many historic moments. Jazz artist Jon Batiste leads the pack with a total of 11 nominations, including the album of the year for his “Freedom” album and the Best Soundtrack for Visual Media for his work on the animated film “Soul”. With her first Oscar victory, Sunday night could be a huge success for pop queen Billie Eilish. If “Happier Than Ever” wins the Grammy for Record of the Year on Sunday, she will become the first artist to win this category in three consecutive years. The BTS could be the first K-pop group to win a Grammy for their summer hit “Butter” and Taylor Swift has the chance to become the artist with the most wins on the album of the year, surpassing the legends Paul Simon , Stevie Wonder and Frank. Sinatra. More
