It’s time for music’s biggest night of the year, where the hottest stars compete for the ultimate prize, bragging rights. For everything you need to know ahead of Sunday’s big Grammys show, keep scrolling.
They’re bringing the laughter
Funnyman James Corden of “The Late Late Show” will host the 59th Annual Grammy Awards, which air live on CBS at 8 p.m. EST.
Big stars are up for big awards
Everyone’s favorite Canadian, Drake, is nominated for eight awards including Album of the Year for Views, which was certified four times platinum by the close of 2016. While veteran rapper Jay Z isn’t up for any accolades this year, his leading lady, Beyoncé, leads the pack with nine nominations, in not one, not two, but four different genres, thanks to her viral visual album, Lemonade.
It’s a night of firsts
Comedian Amy Schumer landed her first two Grammy nominations for her Live at the Apollo performance and recording of her audio-book for “The Girl With the Lower Back Tattoo.” This year also marks the first time both Drake and Justin Bieber are up for Album of the Year.
There’s a star-studded roster of artists slated to perform
Just 24 hours after Beyoncé broke the internet with her baby announcement, we learned that the superstar singer (and her baby bump) will take center stage for an epic performance. Other performers include: Katy Perry, Adele, Bruno Mars, The Weeknd and Carrie Underwood, as well as Lady Gaga and Metallica.
Meanwhile, Grammy nominee Demi Lovato will join soulful singers Andra Day, Tori Kelly and Little Big Town for a special collaborative performance honoring the Bee Gees on the 40th anniversary of Saturday Night Fever.
There will also be tributes to late icons Prince and George Michael.
There’s an A-list lineup of presenters
Paris Jackson, Camila Cabello, The Chainsmokers, Kelly Clarkson, Laverne Cox, Jason Derulo, Céline Dion, DNCE, Halsey, Taraji P. Henson, Nick Jonas, Jennifer Lopez, Tim McGraw and Faith Hill, Katharine McPhee, Pentatonix, Thomas Rhett, Gina Rodriguez, Ryan Seacrest, Snoop Dogg and John Travolta are all slated to hand out the coveted gramophones.
Here’s to an exciting show! Will you be watching? Sound off in the comment section below.
