Gearing up for the Grammys

What to expect from this year’s award show

ANNA VALAIK / ARTS & CULTURE EDITOR / THE USD VISTA

The award show season is upon us, and what better than to see all your favorite performing artists come together to celebrate this year in music? “Music’s biggest night,” otherwise known as the Grammys, is set to take place this Sunday, April 3 at 5 p.m. Pacific Time.  

Here’s everything you need to know about the upcoming event.

How to watch

The show will be broadcast on CBS and will also be available to stream live and on-demand from Paramount+. 

Who’s hosting the event?

Trevor Noah from the “The Daily Show” is back for his second year hosting the Grammys.

What music is eligible for nomination?

Songs and albums are eligible if they were released from Sept. 1, 2020, through Sept. 30, 2021. (Sadly, Taylor’s Version of “Red” was, in fact, released after this cutoff). 

Who is set to perform at the awards ceremony?

The 2022 Grammys has some exciting performances that will make this year extra special. Viewers will be able to enjoy a wide variety of genres, from rap to country. Gear up to hear artists like Olivia Rodrigo, Jack Harlow, Brothers Osborne, Lil Nas X, and more. 

Major Nominations

This year, various artists racked up multiple nominations; it’ll be interesting to see who comes out on top because there are so many impressive acts this year. 

Jon Batiste, who is best known as Stephen Colbert’s Late Show bandleader, is 2022’s most nominated artist. He’s up for 11 Grammys, including best R&B album and record of the year for his full-length album, We Are. 

Other artists who have the potential to go home with multiple Grammy awards include Olivia Rodrigo, H.E.R., Billie Eilish, Justin Bieber, and Doja Cat. 

It seems like 2021 really was the year for females in the music industry, with all these artists getting the recognition they deserve.