The 61st Annual Grammy Awards will be held in Los Angeles, with the Recording Academy announcing today that the ceremony will air live from the Staples Center on CBS on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019.
Nominations will be announced in all 84 categories on Wednesday, Dec. 5. The awards will honor recordings released between Oct. 1, 2017, and Sept. 30, 2018.
“We are delighted to host the world’s premier music event back in our hometown and look forward to celebrating the remarkable musical contributions made by songwriters, producers, engineers, mixers and recording artists,” said Neil Portnow, President/CEO of the Recording Academy. “As always, Grammy season will kick off with a series of events that showcase various genres of music, educational programs and our charitable initiatives. We look forward to working with our Los Angeles partners to produce some remarkable and unforgettable events.”
Added Jack Sussman, Executive Vice President, Specials, Music and Live Events, CBS Entertainment: “It is exciting that ‘Music’s Biggest Night’ will be back at the Staples Center in the heart of the City of Angels, We look forward to showcasing musicians across multiple musical genres on the world’s biggest stage.”
Key dates and deadlines for the 61st Grammy Awards process and Grammy Week events are as follows:
Wednesday, August 22, 2018
Online Entry Process Closes
Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2018
First Round of Voting Opens
Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2018
First Round of Voting Closes
Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2018
Nominees Announced for 61st Annual Grammy Awards
Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018
Final Round of Voting Opens
Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2019
Final Round of Voting Closes
Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019
Producers & Engineers Wing Grammy Week celebration
Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019
Music Educator Award Presentation Grammy In The Schools Live!
Friday, Feb. 8, 2019
Entertainment Law Initiative Event & Scholarship Presentation MusiCares Person of the Year
Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019
Grammy Nominees Reception Clive Davis’ and the Recording Academy’s Pre-Grammy Gala
Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019
Grammy Awards Premiere Ceremony 61st Annual Grammy Awards Grammy Celebration
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