The GRAMMY Awards, music’s most beautiful night, is reportedly postponed until March. Initially set for January 31, the long-awaited event is now being pushed back and will see artists and fans waiting just a bit longer to recognize the industry’s best talent.
According to Rolling Stone, the postponement is out of concern over the continued spread of COVID-19. Organizers had already sketched a pared-down version of the show, citing a format that did not include an audience in person. The list of personnel was notably short, and nominated artists were not among those allowed to attend, only performers and presenters. However, the rise in cases has prompted officials to rethink their preliminary plans despite these precautions.
No specific rescheduled date has been shared, but March is now the target window. The postponement joins a laundry list of entertainment disruptions you can chalk up to the pandemic, but there’s no doubt organizers are doing everything they can to protect health and safety as they develop an altered format this year.
This year’s nominations are topped by the only Beyoncé, who tops the list with nine nominations, setting her up for a severe night domination. Roddy Ricch, Dua Lipa, and Taylor Swift, each receiving six nominations. Anticipation has remained high, however, in the wake of such a star-studded list of nominees despite the wait.
