Music’s biggest award show of the year is just around the corner with some major names vying for the most coveted honors.
In case you’re not up to date on the latest with the 68th Grammy Awards, here’s everything you need to know before the big night.
When are the Grammys?
The 68th Grammy Awards are set to take place on Sunday, Feb. 1 at Los Angeles’ Crypto.com Arena, the most frequent venue for the awards. (The arena has hosted the Grammys a record 22 times.) The main ceremony will begin at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT.
Who is the most nominated?
Last year’s winner for Record of the Year and Song of the Year, Kendrick Lamar, leads all other nominees with nine nominations, steaming from his most recent album GNX. The next most-nominated performed, with seven nods, is Lady Gaga.
Who is hosting?
Former Daily Show host Trevor Noah will emcee the main Grammys ceremony for the sixth consecutive and final time this year.
However, the Premiere Ceremony — when most of the awards will be handed out — will be hosted by Darren Criss. That portion of the programming will stream on Peacock starting at 12:30 p.m. PT.
Who is presenting?
Both Harry Styles and Doechii will take the stage to hand out awards this Sunday. The Grammys announced the first two presenters via social posts.
Styles will be attending the Grammys hot off the announcement of his forthcoming album, Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally. His last album, Harry’s House, won Album of the Year.
Last year’s winner for Best Rap Album, Doechii is up for five awards, including Song of the Year and Record of the Year for “Anxiety.”
Who is performing?
Justing Bieber, a two-time winner and four-time nominee this year, will take the stage as a performer. He also competing for Album of the Year for Swag and Best Pop Solo Performance for “Daisies.”
Clipse and Pharrell are also set to perform. Together, they’re nominated for Album Of The Year (Let God Sort Em Out), Best Rap Performance (“Chains & Whips”), Best Rap Song (“The Birds Don’t Sing”), and Best Rap Album (Let God Sort Em Out).
Addison Rae, Alex Warren, Katseye, Leon Thomas, Lola Young, Olivia Dean, Sombr, and The Marías will all perform during a special Best New Artists segment.
Sabrina Carpenter, the two-time winner and a six-time nominee this year, was announced as the first performer added to the night’s events. Carpenter may have lost Best New Artist to Chappell Roan last year, but she picked up Best Pop Vocal Album for Short n’ Sweet and Best Pop Solo Performance for her unavoidable smash “Espresso.”
How do you watch the Grammys?
The Grammys will air live on CBS and will be available through all major platforms that offer a feed of the broadcast network.
Cable-cutters depending on their Paramount+ subscription, however, will need to take a closer look at their account details. Premium subscribers will be able to stream the ceremony the night of, while essential users will have to wait until the following day.