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Considering how this year unfolds, you might be ready to move quickly to 2021. Beyond 2020 is no longer, next year will have other big things to do, including the most big night of music, aka the 63rd GRAMMY Awards, which will take place on January 31, 2021 and recognizes the excellence of the music released at the end of 2019 and 2020. I hope you are as excited about the show as we are! And while there is still much to be determined, including this year’s GRAMMY Nominees Pack and, of course, who will win the 2021 GRAMMYs voting-based Gold Gramophones, we certainly know enough to be excited.

To help you stay in the know, read on for more on dates and important details on the GRAMMY nominations, the Recording Academy membership voting process, and everything else about the 2021 GRAMMY Awards!

When is it?

On January 31, 2021, the 63rd GRAMMY Awards will take place, rain or shine, with COVID-19 vaccine or not. The health and safety of performers, guests, crew and staff is always in mind during all GRAMMYs, so logistically things will be a little different this year.

How can I watch?

Music fans from all over the world will be able to watch the dazzling show live on CBS / CBS All Access. Additionally, the GRAMMY inaugural ceremony, where the majority of the 84 award categories are awarded, will be broadcast live on GRAMMY.com. Much like the main show, the premiere ceremony also includes epic live performances from GRAMMY nominees and star announcers.

What about appointments?

One of the biggest days in music outside of the show itself is the announcement of the nominations, when hundreds of performers learn they are in the running for a golden gramophone. For the upcoming 63rd GRAMMY Awards, nominees for all categories will be announced on November 24. The big announcement will take place during an hour-long live broadcast starting around 9:00 a.m. PT / 12:00 p.m. ET, right here on GRAMMY .com.

Four-time GRAMMY winner regional Mexican singer-songwriter Pepe Aguilar, Nigerian afropop singer Yemi Alade, GRAMMY-winning classical violinist Nicola Benedetti, two-time GRAMMY-winning contemporary Christian singer Lauren Daigle, country singer-songwriter Mickey Guyton, two-time GRAMMY recording artist and former host of the GRAMMY Awards, Imogen Heap, “CBS This Morning” Presenter Gayle King, GRAMMY-winning double-sided singer-songwriter Dua Lipa and “The Talk” host Sharon Osbourne will be part of the nominations livestream. the next days.

Immediately after the live broadcast, the press release and a full list of nominations will be on GRAMMY.com and the Recording Academy’s social media platforms. Selected clips from each participant will also be made available.

The GRAMMY nominations are always a very festive day for the nominees. It truly is a time when all the love, long hours, and hard work that has gone into music are worth it – not only did the artist’s peers hear it, but they felt it deserved the attention. highest musical recognition. It’s time to gather the crew on Zoom and pop bubbles!

Which versions are eligible?

The product eligibility period for the 63rd GRAMMY Awards is Septum. August 1, 2019 – August. 31, 2020.

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What will the show look like?

Although the format of next year’s GRAMMY Awards has not been announced, Harvey Mason jr., the acting president / CEO of the Recording Academy, offered a glimpse of what to expect on the 2021 show in June during an interview with Variety.

“We are simultaneously developing three plans for what the show would look like: one is the traditional show with the whole crowd, two is a limited crowd and three no crowd, and there is creativity around these three ideas: how and where we would film it. But none of them involve changing or postponing the date, ”Mason said.

“I’ve spent a lot of time chatting with artists, managers and labels and getting a feel for how the pandemic is affecting music release – and as I’m sure you’ve noticed, the amount of music released has actually increased during the pandemic, so we wouldn’t want to delay our date with so much great music coming out, ”he continued.

“But I also think it’s important and useful to have shows like this, when there’s been so much uncertainty and turmoil – to have something that you know happens every year and to know that there comes a time when we all sit down together and watch entertainment and art… We are trying to build the next evolution of the Academy, and the show will go along with that. crowd or not, we’ll try to take things to the next level, ”Mason added.

Recently, on September 30, he spoke with Variety again and added that no matter what, the show will be performed live, with no pre-recorded segments.

“We review Staples [Center] with a limited audience, although it seems more and more unlikely; Staples with live performances and without audience; or something a little more virtual, with elements coming from different places, “Mason said.” We are always waiting to hear from our network and site partners and from our medical experts, as obviously we want this to be safe for everyone. But the date is definitely January 31st and it will be a spectacular sight. “

“Obviously this is a very unique year. We have looked at all of the [2020 awards] watch very closely and I spoke to some of the people who put them together – the creative side and also the business side. I think there have been some good examples of how to present music and awards at these shows, and I think there are other things we’re going to do quite differently. Civic and social unrest is worth addressing, and we always encourage artists to voice their opinions, so hopefully we’ll see messages from both the artist side and the Academy side. “

We can’t wait for all of GRAMMY’s magical moments, epic performances and heartwarming speeches – that’s exactly what we need to start 2021 on an inspiring note. While you’ll have to wait until you get closer to the show to find out who the performers and presenters are (who are always announced in multiple waves), what is certain is that things will be off-chain.

Recording Academy announces changes for 63rd annual GRAMMY, publishes rules and guidelines

What’s new for 2021?

There are quite a few exciting changes coming into effect with the 63rd GRAMMY Awards! After Ken Ehrlich’s famous 40-year run as executive producer of the series, Emmy-winning producer Ben winston takes the reins. The very experienced writer / director / TV / film producer worked on “The Late Late Show with James Corden, “co-create Corden’s beloved”Carpool Karaoke“show with the actor himself.

Additionally, several major changes to guidelines and voting rules, the latter which concerns five price categories, will come into force this year. These updates, announced in June, reflect the Recording Academy’s continued commitment to evolve with the music landscape and to ensure that the nomination process and rules are more transparent and fair. More details on the changes can be found in the link above, but the rule / category updates are highlighted below.

• Best Urban Contemporary Album Renamed Best Progressive R&B Album to include a more precise definition to describe the merit or characteristics of musical compositions or performances in the R&B genre.
• Best Rap / Sung Performance Renamed Best melodic rap performance to represent the growing trends of hybrid performance in the rap genre.
• Latin Pop album has been renamed Better Latin or urban pop album AND Latin Rock, Urban Or Alternative Album has been renamed Best Latin or Alternative Rock Album to represent the current state and prominent representation in Latin urban genres.
• There is no longer a specified maximum number of outings that prohibit artists from entering the Best New Artist Category. The selection committees will determine if the artist achieved a breakthrough or notoriety before the year of eligibility, such a decision would result in disqualification.

Key voting dates

As the only music award recognized by peers, the GRAMMY is the music industry’s highest honor. This means that GRAMMY nominations and winners are determined by music professionals who are voting members of the Recording Academy.

• Septum. August 1, 2019 – August. 31, 2020: Product eligibility period
• Sep 30 – Oct 12, 2020: First round vote—Eligible members vote to determine the 2021 nominees!
• November 24: Announcement of candidates!
• Dec 7, 2020 – Jan 4, 202: Final round vote—This round determines the GRAMMY winners!
• January 31, 2021: 63rd GRAMMY Awards and first ceremony

Learn more about the GRAMMY Awards FAQ here, including on the voting process.

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