Recording Academy Reveals Performers and Presenters for GRAMMY Awards Premiere Ceremony
On Sunday, February 2nd, the music world will gather at the Crypto Arena in Los Angeles to recognize this year's outstanding achievements in music. The GRAMMY Awards, which begin at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT, will feature Trevor Noah returning as the host. The ceremonies will start with the premiere ceremony, a pre-telecast event to honor the nominees and recipients.
This year, producer Justin Tranter will take the stage as the host of the premiere ceremony. Tranter has received accolades for his work, notably for the song “Good Luck, Babe!” performed in collaboration with Chappell Roan. His role will include introducing performances from an impressive lineup of nominees.
Some of the performers scheduled to take the stage include Wayne Brady, Deborah Cox, Scott Hoying, Angelique Kidjo, Taj Mahal, and Yolanda Adams. This already strong lineup will also feature Joe Bonamassa, Joyce DiDonato, Béla Fleck, Renée Fleming, Muni Long, Kevin Puts, and Kelli O’Hara, making it a night filled with musical talent.
In addition, the premiere ceremony will welcome a group of presenters such as Rhiannon Giddens, Queen Sheba, Anoushka Shankar, Wayne Brady, and Scott Hoying, alongside industry veterans like Bob Clearmountain and Jimmy Jam. Harvey Mason Jr., CEO of the Recording Academy, emphasized the importance of the premiere ceremony, expressing, “It will not only kick off our Grammy Sunday, but also show that music has the power to unite us, particularly in challenging times.”
Despite concerns about the GRAMMYs occurring during times of adversity, including wildfires in Los Angeles, Mason defended the decision to proceed with the event. He stated that many people rely on the GRAMMYs for their livelihood and that the show's continuation could provide support to those working behind the scenes of such a major event.
Fellow executive producer Ben Winston echoed this sentiment, pointing out the numerous crewmembers, including stagehands and technicians, who depend on the GRAMMYs for their work. “We cannot tell those people that we’re not doing the show after everything we have gone through as an industry,” he remarked.
Be sure to tune in for the GRAMMY Awards this Sunday at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT on Paramount+ and CBS.
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