It’s award season across the entertainment industry — and now it’s music’s turn. The Grammys are officially going down this Sunday which means it’s time to celebrate our favorite artists in the music industry! From road closures to nominees, we’ve got you covered with all the must-know details about this year’s 66th Grammy Awards.
What are the Grammys?
The Recording Academy of the United States presents the Grammy Awards to honor outstanding contributions to the music world. It is considered to be the most notable and prestigious award in the global music business.
When will the 66th Grammys take place?
The 2024 Grammys will take place on Sunday, February 4, from 5 to 8:30 p.m. PST at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
Are there any local road closures?
Yes, road closures near L.A. Live and Crypto.com Arena are highlighted in red below. Expect award-show traffic and usual DTLA traffic to compete in the surrounding area. Plan accordingly.
Where can I watch the 66th Grammys?
You can watch the ceremony on CBS or stream it live on Paramount+. Fans can also stream the show live on DirecTV Stream and other platforms that offer live television. You can also catch the red carpet on Live From E!: 2024 Grammys, hosted by Laverne Cox and comedian Heather McMahan at 3 p.m. PST.
What are the Grammy categories and who is nominated?
The categories are Album of the Year, Record of the Year, Song of the Year, Best New Artist, and many more. There are three new categories this year which include Best Alternative Jazz Album, Best African Music Performance, and Best Pop Dance Recording.
Record of the Year
“Worship” — Jon Batiste
“Not Strong Enough” — Boygenius
“Flowers” — Miley Cyrus
“What Was I Made For?” [from the motion picture Barbie] — Billie Eilish
“On My Mama” — Victoria Monét
“Vampire” — Olivia Rodrigo
“Anti-Hero” — Taylor Swift
“Kill Bill” — SZA
Album of the Year
World Music Radio — Jon Batiste
The Record — Boygenius
Endless Summer Vacation — Miley Cyrus
Did You Know That There‘s a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd — Lana Del Rey
The Age of Pleasure — Janelle Monáe
Guts — Olivia Rodrigo
Midnights — Taylor Swift
SOS — SZA
Song of the Year
“A&W” — Jack Antonoff, Lana Del Rey, and Sam Dew, songwriters (Lana Del Rey)
“Anti-Hero” — Jack Antonoff and Taylor Swift, songwriters (Taylor Swift)
“Butterfly” — Jon Batiste and Dan Wilson, songwriters (Jon Batiste)
“Dance The Night” (from Barbie The Album) — Caroline Ailin, Dua Lipa, Mark Ronson, and Andrew Wyatt, songwriters (Dua Lipa)
“Flowers” — Miley Cyrus, Gregory Aldae Hein, and Michael Pollack, songwriters (Miley Cyrus)
“Kill Bill” — Rob Bisel, Carter Lang, and Solána Rowe, songwriters (SZA)
“Vampire” — Daniel Nigro and Olivia Rodrigo, songwriters (Olivia Rodrigo)
“What Was I Made For?” [from the motion picture Barbie] — Billie Eilish O’Connell and Finneas O’Connell, songwriters (Billie Eilish)
Best New Artist
Gracie Abrams
Fred Again..
Ice Spice
Jelly Roll
Coco Jones
Noah Kahan
Victoria Monét
The War and Treaty
Producer of the Year, Non-Classical
Jack Antonoff
Dernst “D’Mile” Emile II
Hit-Boy
Metro Boomin
Daniel Nigro
Songwriter of the Year, Non-Classical
Edgar Barrera
Jessie Jo Dillon
Shane McAnally
Theron Thomas
Justin Tranter
Best Pop Vocal Album
Chemistry — Kelly Clarkson
Endless Summer Vacation — Miley Cyrus
Guts — Olivia Rodrigo
– (Subtract) — Ed Sheeran
Midnights — Taylor Swift
Best Música Mexicana Album (Including Tejano)
Bordado a Mano — Ana Bárbara
La Sánchez — Lila Downs
Motherflower — Flor de Toloache
Amor Como en las Películas de Antes — Lupita Infante
Génesis — Peso Pluma
And so much more! You can find the full list of categories and nominees on The Grammys site here.