The 2024 Grammys: Host, Nominees And Other Details To Know

By Victor O December 30, 2023

The 2024 Grammy Awards, slated for Sunday, February 4, 2024, at Los Angeles’ Crypto.com Arena, are already generating buzz in the music world. The nominations, unveiled in November 2023, spotlight an array of talent, with rapper SZA leading the pack with an impressive nine nods.

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Not far behind, Victoria Monét, Serban Ghenea, and Phoebe Bridgers each secured seven nominations, while Billie Eilish, Miley Cyrus, Olivia Rodrigo, Jack Antonoff, Taylor Swift, Brandy Clark, Jon Batiste and Boygenius boast six nominations apiece.

Expressing gratitude for the recognition, SZA shared her emotions on social media, reminiscent of her previous Grammy nomination experience. In 2018, she took her grandmother as her date, a touching moment she cherished. Sadly, her grandmother passed away a year later, adding a poignant layer to her Grammy journey.

With regard to hosting, Trevor Noah is set to own the glitzy stage for the fourth consecutive year. The host shared the awesome news with fans on his podcast, adding that it’s always a joy experiencing and commenting on the show in real time. Well, we’re not complaining. Trevor is a hoot!

The Grammy Awards ceremony will introduce several new categories in 2024, embracing diversity in musical genres. Among the additions are Best Pop Dance Recording, Best Alternative Jazz Album, and Best African Music Performance. Notably, awards for Songwriter of the Year and Producer of the Year in the Non-Classical arena have transitioned.

The coveted Album of the Year will be a battle among Olivia, Miley, Jon Batiste, SZA, Lana Del Rey, Taylor, Boygenius, and Janelle Monáe. Swift, in particular, shared her excitement during a concert in Argentina, celebrating her album Midnights’ six Grammy nominations with heartfelt gratitude to her fans.

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To catch all the Grammy action, tune in to the live broadcast on CBS or stream the event on Paramount+ from 8 p.m. ET to 11:30 p.m. The show promises a night of musical celebration and recognition for the industry’s top talents.