Great news!
Thanks to the Grammy Awards moving to ABC, the afternoon ceremony will be broadcast.
Yes, because the Grammys will be on ABC on Sunday, February 7th at night, the famous afternoon show will be on Disney Plus, live.
The afternoon ceremony is the most fun. There are about 70 categories called, and all kinds of really interesting, special musicians turn up from around the world. It’s a total kick, and far more intimate than the main show.
My favorite things are Best Hawaiian song, and that sort of thing. The music is largely non-commercial and very real. You leave with a sense that music is still alive beyond the three or conglomerates and Top 40.
I always joke that in his leaner years, Tony Bennett would burst through the doors and pick up his Best Jazz Album. This was before his Lady Gaga days. There are also big band categories and several for Americana, bluegrass, etc.
This is a wonderful twist to the Grammys and most welcome. I can’t wait to hear who the hosts are, and the special entertainment. Usually producer Jimmy Jam Harris is involved, and I hope he is this year too!
