Everything to Know About the 2019 Grammys, from How to Stream to Who's Actually Performing
The Grammy Awards are upon us. In just over 48 hours, Cardi B will likely win her first (of many) Grammys for Invasion of Privacy, one of the year’s biggest albums (she’s up for five awards). Or maybe you’ll see Lady Gaga take home Best Pop Duo/Group for “Shallow,” the song you’ve mastered at every karaoke party since A Star Is Born was released. (Sadly, Bradley Cooper will be missing the festivities because of the BAFTAs in London.)
Hopefully, the 2019 ceremony will include fun moments like the time Beyoncé was caught at her other job: being Blue Ivy Carter’s juice box and snack holder.
Below, all the important stuff you need to know about Music’s Biggest Night:
When is this all happening?
The major awards will be handed out live on Sunday, February 10 at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT from the STAPLES Center in Los Angeles. CBS promises HDTV magic and 5.1 surround sound, so it’ll feel like you’re there-except you’ll be in your PJs and while everyone on TV struggles to sit without ruining their fancy clothes. (You’re the real winner here, TBH.)
Who’s hosting?
Alicia Keys will be the master of ceremonies, following the footsteps of recent hosts including James Corden (2017, 2018) and LL Cool J (2012-2016). Of course, Alicia is no stranger to the Grammys stage-she’s taken home a whopping 15 Grammy Awards, NBD.
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Who’s Performing?
Yes, there was some drama in the days leading up to the big show, but there’s still a lot to look forward to. The artists confirmed to take the stage on February 10 are as follows (in no particular order): Lady Gaga and Mark Ronson, Dua Lipa with St. Vincent, Chloe x Halle, Travis Scott, Cardi B, Miley Cyrus, Camila Cabello, Diana Ross, J Balvin, Arturo Sandoval, Young Thug, Maren Morris, Little Big Town, Ricky Martin, Brandi Carlile, H.E.R., Post Malone with The Red Hot Chili Peppers, Janelle Monáe, Kacey Musgraves, Dan + Shay, and your boyfriend Shawn Mendes.
Gram Gram rehearsals! Performing this Sunday at the @recordingacademy !
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Andra Day, Fantasia, and Yolanda Adams are also set to pay tribute to Aretha Franklin with a special performance.
Who’s presenting?
On February 7, the Recording Academy announced its list of presenters for the 2019 ceremony. After you lose your mind over the confirmation that your fave K-Pop group BTS will indeed present, do check out the rest of the list: Kelsea Ballerini, Leon Bridges, Luke Combs, Charlie Wilson, Alessia Cara, Julian Edelman, Eve, John Mayer, Bob Newhart, Smokey Robinson, Swizz Beatz, Meghan Trainor, Kane Brown, Cedric The Entertainer, Nina Dobrev, Anna Kendrick, Jada Pinket Smith, and Wilmer Valderrama.
Where can I watch?
If CBS on regular TV is not an option, the Grammys are streaming on the CBS All Access platform (website and app). A cable login is not required, but you do need to a CBS All Access subscription, which comes with a free one week trial.
Folks with YouTube TV memberships can also watch the Grammys live on mobile, tablet, computer (or TV via a sweet set-up with Roku, Apple TV, Xbox One, and the like).
What about the red carpet?
Like the 2018 Grammys, E! will air a red carpet special beginning at 6 p.m. ET/3 p.m. PT with hosts Ryan Seacrest and Giuliana Rancic. Expect similar programs to air on Facebook Live and CBS prior to the ceremony.
Anything else?
This is the first year the Grammys expanded the number of nominees in the General Field (Record of the Year, Album of the Year, Song of the Year, Best New Artist) from five to eight in an effort to make the ceremony more diverse and inclusive.
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