66th Annual Grammy Awards facts for kids
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| Host | Trevor Noah | |||
| Date | February 4, 2024 | |||
| Location | Crypto.com Arena Los Angeles, California |
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| Network | CBS Paramount+ |
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The 66th Annual Grammy Awards celebrated the best music from October 1, 2022, to September 15, 2023. Members of The Recording Academy chose the winners. The big event happened on February 4, 2024, at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
CBS broadcast the show, and you could also watch it on Paramount+. Trevor Noah hosted the Grammys for the fourth time.
The list of nominated artists was shared on November 10, 2023. SZA led with nine nominations. Victoria Monét, Phoebe Bridgers (both solo and with her group boygenius), and Serban Ghenea each received seven nominations. Victoria Monét's two-year-old daughter, Hazel, made history as the youngest Grammy nominee ever. She was featured on her mom's song "Hollywood."
Phoebe Bridgers won the most awards that night, taking home four Grammys. Taylor Swift also made history by becoming the first artist to win Album of the Year four times!
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Grammy Award Changes
For the 2024 show, the Grammy Academy made some updates to how awards are given out. They also changed some rules about who can be nominated.
New Award Categories
Three exciting new categories were added to the Grammys:
- Best African Music Performance
- Best Alternative Jazz Album
- Best Pop Dance Recording
In total, there are now 94 different award categories!
Voting Rule Updates
The number of nominees for the "Big Four" main awards was changed. These awards are Album of the Year, Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best New Artist. Instead of ten nominees, there are now eight.
Also, artists, songwriters, and producers must now work on at least 20% of an album to be nominated for Album of the Year. This rule helps make sure that everyone nominated truly contributed a lot to the album.
Artificial Intelligence and Music
The Recording Academy also made a new rule about artificial intelligence (AI) in music. They said that "only human creators" can win a Grammy Award. This means that if a song or album is made completely by AI, it cannot be nominated. However, if humans helped create a song that uses AI, it can still be considered for an award.
Who Performed at the Grammys?
Many popular artists performed at the 66th Annual Grammy Awards. The first performers announced were Billie Eilish, Dua Lipa, and Olivia Rodrigo. Later, Travis Scott, Luke Combs, and Burna Boy were added to the list.
Billy Joel performed at the Grammys for the first time in 22 years! U2 also joined the lineup, performing from their show in Las Vegas. Joni Mitchell made her first-ever Grammy performance. SZA also performed during the main show.
Premiere Ceremony Performances
The Premiere Ceremony had its own set of amazing performances:
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| J. Ivy Jordin Sparks Larkin Poe Pentatonix Sheila E. |
"Let's Go Crazy" |
| Brandy Clark SistaStrings |
"Dear Insecurity" |
| Kirk Franklin | "All Things" |
| Laufey | "From the Start" |
| Gaby Moreno El David Aguilar |
"Luna de Xelajú" |
| Adam Blackstone Harvey Mason Bob James Terrace Martin Robert Glasper |
Main Ceremony Performances
Here are the artists who performed during the main Grammy Awards show:
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| Dua Lipa | "Training Season" "Dance the Night" "Houdini" |
| Luke Combs Tracy Chapman |
"Fast Car" |
| SZA | "Snooze" "Kill Bill" |
| Billie Eilish | "What Was I Made For?" |
| Miley Cyrus | "Flowers" |
| Olivia Rodrigo | "Vampire" |
| U2 | "Atomic City" (from the Sphere in Paradise, Nevada) |
| Stevie Wonder Annie Lennox Wendy & Lisa Jon Batiste Fantasia |
In Memoriam "For Once in My Life" (tribute to Tony Bennett) "Nothing Compares 2 U" (tribute to Sinéad O'Connor) "Ain't No Sunshine" (tribute to Bill Withers) "Lean on Me" (tribute to Clarence Avant) "Proud Mary" (tribute to Tina Turner) |
| Joni Mitchell Brandi Carlile SistaStrings Blake Mills Lucius Allison Russell Jacob Collier |
"Both Sides, Now" |
| Travis Scott Playboi Carti |
"My Eyes" "I Know ?" "Fe!n" |
| Burna Boy 21 Savage Brandy |
"Sittin' on Top of the World" |
| Billy Joel | "Turn the Lights Back On" "You May Be Right" |
Who Presented the Awards?
Many famous people helped present the awards. Justin Tranter hosted the Premiere Ceremony.
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Premiere Ceremony Presenters
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Main Ceremony Presenters
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Grammy Winners: The Big Awards
The nominations were announced on November 10, 2023. The final voting happened from December 14, 2023, to January 4, 2024. The winners were revealed during the Grammy Awards Premiere Ceremony and the main TV show. Winners are shown first and in bold.
Top General Awards
These are the biggest awards of the night, open to all music genres.
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Pop & Dance/Electronic Music Awards
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Best Pop Solo Performance
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Best Pop Duo/Group Performance
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Best Pop Vocal Album
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Best Pop Dance Recording
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R&B and Rap Music Awards
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Best R&B Performance
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Best R&B Song
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Best R&B Album
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Best Rap Performance
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Best Rap Album
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Special Honors and Awards
The Grammys also give out special awards to artists who have made a big impact on music.
MusiCares Person of the Year
- Jon Bon Jovi received this award for his amazing music and charity work.
Lifetime Achievement Awards
These awards honor artists who have had a long and important career in music:
Dr. Dre Global Impact Award
This award recognizes artists who have made a huge global impact with their music:
Best Song for Social Change
- "Refugee." – K'naan, Gerald Eaton & Steve McEwan won for a song that inspires positive change.
Artists with Many Nominations and Wins
Some artists were nominated for many awards, and some won multiple Grammys!
The following artists received the most nominations:
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Seven Nominations:
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Six Nominations:
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The following artists won multiple awards:
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Four Wins:
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Three Wins:
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Two Wins:
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See also
In Spanish: 66.ª edición de los Premios Grammy para niños
