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The Grammys 2021: What to know
By Andy Sahadeo
Published March 12, 2021
The biggest musical celebration of the year is quickly approaching, though it may look a little different as the coronavirus pandemic continues, it's still set to be a night full of celebration and gold for all of music’s elite.
The show, which has been described as "quarantine-friendly and partly virtual," will feature up-and-coming stars like Doja Cat and Megan Thee Stallion, alongside Grammy veterans Beyoncé and Taylor Swift.
Here's what you need to know about the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards.
How do I watch it?
The ceremony will take place on March 14. Viewers can catch it live on CBS at 8 p.m. EST/5 p.m. PST.
FILE - Trevor Noah is set to host this year's Grammy awards. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)
In addition, ahead of the telecast, the Grammy Premiere Ceremony, "where the majority of the 83 categories of awards are handed out" will be streamed live on GRAMMY.com, according to the official announcement.
Who’s hosting?
Trevor Noah will be hosting this year’s Grammy Awards.
Who are the top nominees?
Beyoncé nabbed nine nominations for this year's Grammys — the most of any nominee. (AP, File)
The legendary Beyoncé tops the list of having the most nominations this year — amassing nine nominations in the process. Queen Bey nabbed nominations for record of the year, song of the year and best R&B performance for her hit single, "Black Parade," along with a slew of other nominations.
Taylor Swift, Dua Lipa and Roddy Ricch all follow up with six nominations.
Former Alabama Shakes vocalist Brittany Howard earned five nominations — while Justin Bieber, DaBaby, Phoebe Bridgers, Billie Eilish, Megan Thee Stallion, John Beasley and David Frost follow up with four.
Who are the album of the year nominees?
Post Malone's 'Hollywood's Bleeding' has been nominated for album of the year. (Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)
The album of the year nominees are: Jhene Aiko’s "Chilombo," Black Pumas’ self-titled album, Coldplay’s "Everyday Life," Jacob Collier’s "Djesse Vol. 3," Haim’s "Women in Music Pt. III," Dua Lipa’s "Future Nostalgia," Post Malone’s "Hollywood’s Bleeding" and Taylor Swift’s "Folklore."
Which songs are nominated for song of the year?
The song of the year nominees are: Beyoncé’s "Black Parade," Roddy Ricch’s "The Box," Taylor Swift’s "Cardigan," Post Malone’s "Circles," Dua Lipa’s "Don’t Start Now," Billie Eilish’s "Everything I Wanted," H.E.R.’s "I Can’t Breathe" and JP Saxe’s "If the World was Ending" featuring Julia Michaels.
Taylor Swift has six nominations this year. (Reuters)
Which albums are nominated for the record of the year award?
The record of the year nominees are: Beyoncé’s "Black Parade," Black Pumas’ "Colors," DaBaby and Roddy Ricch’s "Rockstar," Doja Cat’s "Say So," Billie Eilish’s "Everything I Wanted," Dua Lipa’s "Don’t Start Now," Post Malone’s "Circles" and Megan Thee Stallion and Beyonce’s "Savage."
Who is performing?
On March 7, the Recording Academy announced the full list of Grammy performers this year via social media.
Taylor Swift, John Mayer, Mickey Guyton, Megan Thee Stallion, DaBaby, Post Malone, Black Pumas, Miranda Lambert, Cardi B, Billie Eilish, Brittany Howard, Lil Baby, Harry Styles, Brandi Carlile, Maren Morris, BTS, Haim, Chris Martin, Dua Lipa, Roddy Ricch, Doja Cat and current WWE 24/7 Champion Bad Bunny are all set to perform at this year's Grammys.
What else should I know?
The Grammys will be preceded by the 63rd Grammy Awards Premiere Ceremony, which is set to stream via Grammy.com on Sunday, March 14 at 3 p.m. EST.
The Premiere Ceremony will be hosted by three-time Grammy nominee Jhené Aiko and will feature performances from nominees including Burna Boy, Terri Lyne Carrington + Social Science, Jimmy "Duck" Holmes, Igor Levit, Lido Pimienta, Rufus Wainwright and Poppy.
This year's Grammys are notable for the fact that, for the first time in Grammy history, every nominee for best country album and best rock performance is a woman or is a group that is fronted by a woman.
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