Common hosts two hour special
Just three days after the 63rd Annual GRAMMY Awards, the Recording Academy and CBS will present a new two-hour special, A GRAMMY Salute To The Sounds Of Change, spotlighting the iconic songs that inspired social change and left an everlasting imprint on history.
Featuring top contemporary musical artists, the special will be hosted by three-time GRAMMY Award winner Common and include appearances by Yolanda Adams, Leon Bridges, Eric Church, D Smoke, Andra Day, Sheila E., Cynthia Erivo, Emily, Emilio, and Gloria Estefan, John Fogerty, Gladys Knight, Patti LaBelle, Terrace Martin, Brad Paisley, Billy Porter, LeAnn Rimes, and Chris Stapleton performing songs that have seen us through the darkest hours and greatest triumphs. Artists across genres will highlight the stories behind, and deliver personal interpretations of, the powerful music that inspired social justice and equality. Also, presenters from the worlds of entertainment, art and activism will look back at some of the most iconic GRAMMY performances and moments in history.
A GRAMMY Salute To The Sounds Of Change will broadcast on Wednesday, March 17th from 9-11 pm ET/PT and will also be available via livestream and on-demand on Paramount+, ViacomCBS’ newest global streaming service.
Bad Bunny, Black Pumas, Cardi B, BTS, Brandi Carlile, DaBaby, Doja Cat, Billie Eilish, Mickey Guyton, HAIM, Brittany Howard, Miranda Lambert, Lil Baby, Dua Lipa, Chris Martin, John Mayer, Megan Thee Stallion, Maren Morris, Post Malone, Roddy Ricch, Harry Styles, and Taylor Swift are performing at the event, which was postponed from January due to a spike in COVID-19 cases throughout Los Angeles.
Top nominees for the 2021 gala include Beyoncé with nine and Dua Lipa, Roddy Ricch and Taylor Swift each with six. As the only peer-selected music accolade, the GRAMMY Awards are voted on by the Recording Academy’s voting membership body of music makers, who represent all genres and creative disciplines, including recording artists, songwriters, producers, mixers, and engineers.
GRAMMY Week kicked off on Monday (March 8th) with a virtual celebration on International Women’s Day called “Women In The Mix” to recognize the contributions of women in music and amplify the female voices across the industry. On Wednesday (March 10th), the Recording Academy will be celebrating black creators’ and professionals’ countless contributions to the music industry. The virtual events take place at 8 pm ET/5 pm PT at grammy.com.
The GRAMMY Awards Premiere Ceremony will take place on Sunday, March 14th at 3 pm ET/noon PT, and will be streamed live internationally via GRAMMY.com and Facebook Live.
