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Grammy nominations are two weeks away, with the show moving to ABC for the first time in decades

Nominees for the 2027 Grammys will be announced on November 16. The ceremony on February 7 will air on ABC, Disney+ and Hulu, ending a half-century run on CBS.

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  1. The end of a CBS era
  2. Key dates
  3. Who could be nominated
  4. Why it matters

The nominees for the 2027 Grammy Awards will be announced on Monday, November 16, the Recording Academy has confirmed, with the first round of voting now closed.

The ceremony itself takes place on Sunday, February 7, 2027, at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. For the first time, it will be broadcast on ABC and streamed simultaneously on Disney+ and Hulu.

The end of a CBS era

The move ends a run of more than half a century on CBS, which has broadcast the Grammys every year since 1973. According to the Recording Academy, it will be the first Grammy ceremony on ABC since 1972.

The switch reflects how awards shows are adapting to the decline of traditional television audiences. Streaming on Disney+ and Hulu at the same time as the broadcast should make the show easier to watch for younger viewers who no longer have cable.

"The Grammys are all about celebrating the music that moves the world, and this moment is built on exactly that," said Harvey Mason jr, the Recording Academy's chief executive.

Key dates

  • Eligibility: music released between August 31, 2025, and August 28, 2026
  • First round of voting: October 12 to October 22, 2026 (closed)
  • Nominations announced: November 16, 2026
  • Final round of voting: December 10, 2026, to January 7, 2027
  • Ceremony: February 7, 2027

Who could be nominated

Official nominations are still two weeks away, but early previews have pointed to the usual mix of superstars and breakout acts. Billboard's preview highlighted Taylor Swift, whose album The Life of a Showgirl was released within the eligibility window, and Bruno Mars. Forbes's list of submissions included Olivia Rodrigo and the global girl group KATSEYE.

Submissions are not nominations: thousands of recordings are entered each year, and members of the Recording Academy vote to choose the nominees in each category.

Why it matters

The Grammys remain the music industry's most prominent awards, and nominations alone can boost an artist's streams and sales. With a new broadcast home, the 2027 show will also be a test of whether a move to a streaming-friendly format can bring back viewers.

Sources and references

  1. 1.The Grammy Awards set to take place Sunday, Feb. 7, 2027, and will be exclusively simulcast on ABC, Disney+ and Hulu — Recording AcademyPrimary source
  2. 2.Grammy Awards Reveal 2027 Nomination and Ceremony Dates — American Songwriter
  3. 3.Early 2027 Grammy Nominations Preview: Taylor Swift, Bruno Mars & More — Billboard
  4. 4.2027 Grammy Nomination Submissions: KATSEYE, Olivia Rodrigo, Bruno Mars — Forbes

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