At the 66th Grammy Awards this Sunday, all eyes are on SZA and Taylor Swift, among the top contenders expected to win major awards. The event is also buzzing with anticipation for some unforgettable live performances. In a much-awaited return, Tracy Chapman will grace the Grammy stage to perform her iconic track “Fast Car” alongside Luke Combs, revisiting the magic she brought to the ceremony in 1989. Adding to the excitement, Joni Mitchell will make her Grammy performance debut.
This year’s Grammy Awards is shaping to be the ultimate music celebration, promising a night filled with stellar performances and potential historic wins. Here’s everything you need to know to tune in to the biggest listening party of the year.
Grammy Awards 2024 Host
Trevor Noah, the celebrated comedian and former host of “The Daily Show,” is set to host the Grammy Awards for the fourth consecutive year. Adding an exciting twist to this year’s ceremony, Noah finds himself among the nominees for the Best Comedy Album category, an honor he shares with comedy greats such as Dave Chappelle, Wanda Sykes, Chris Rock, and Sarah Silverman.
In a heartfelt acknowledgment of his nomination, Noah expressed his admiration for his fellow nominees to The Hollywood Reporter, stating, “I’m nominated alongside my heroes.” He reminisced about his early days in comedy, looking up to these icons who were already well-established in the field. Noah emphasized his humility and gratitude for being recognized in the same category as his comedic inspirations rather than focusing on the competition or the desire to win.
As he prepares to host the Grammys, Noah is immersing himself in the music of the nominated artists and performers, gearing up to ensure the ceremony is as memorable and engaging as possible. This year’s Grammy Awards promise a celebration of musical talent and a showcase of comedic brilliance with Noah at the helm.
Grammy nominees 2024
Heading into this weekend’s 66th Grammy Awards, SZA leads with nine nominations for her album “SOS,” marking her as the most nominated artist of the event. A win for Album of the Year would be a significant achievement for SZA and a historic moment, as she would become the first Black woman to secure the award in a quarter century. The last time an album by a Black woman won Album of the Year was in 1999 when Lauryn Hill’s “The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill” took home the honor.
Taylor Swift is also in the spotlight, with potential for a record-breaking win. Should her latest album, “Midnights,” be the clinch Album of the Year, Swift would set a new record as the first artist to win this prestigious category four times. This year’s competition is fierce, with other talented artists in the running, including Olivia Rodrigo, Boy Genius, Jon Batiste, Miley Cyrus, Billie Eilish, and Victoria Monét, making the race for Album of the Year one of the most watched and anticipated moments of the awards ceremony.
Tune-in, stream and sit back
The show airs live on Sunday at 8 p.m. ET and 5 p.m. PT on CBS. It will also stream on Paramount+.
Paramount+ with Showtime subscribers can stream in real time, while basic subscribers can watch the day after it airs live.
