The Grammy Awards , Have Been Postponed.
The awards show was previously
scheduled to take place on Jan. 31.
The awards show was previously
scheduled to take place on Jan. 31.
But 'Variety' reports that an Academy spokesperson has confirmed that it will now be postponed because of concerns about rising COVID infections. .
But 'Variety' reports that an Academy spokesperson has confirmed that it will now be postponed because of concerns about rising COVID infections. .
The Recording Academy and CBS
also issued a joint statement.
After careful consideration and analysis with city and state officials, health and safety experts, the artist community and our many partners, the Recording Academy and CBS have postponed the 64th annual Grammy Awards show, Recording Academy & CBS, via joint statement.
The health and safety of those in our music community, the live audience and the hundreds of people who work tirelessly to produce our show remains our top priority, Recording Academy & CBS, via joint statement.
Given the uncertainty surrounding the Omicron variant, holding the show on January 31st simply contains too many risks, Recording Academy & CBS, via joint statement.
A new date has yet to be announced, but sources tell 'Variety' that it will likely take place in April or May.
The Academy and CBS are also reportedly hoping to put on a full show with an audience.
Trevor Noah is still scheduled to return as host
