Grammys Postponed Over Covid-19 Concerns
The 63rd annual ceremony, originally scheduled for Jan. 31 at L.A.’s Staples Center, has been postponed due to concerns over the spread of COVID-19.
The 2021 Grammy Awards have been rescheduled and will now be held on Sunday, March 14, according to a joint statement from the Recording Academy, CBS, and show producers.
“The deteriorating COVID situation in Los Angeles, with hospital services being overwhelmed, ICUs having reached capacity, and new guidance from state and local governments have all led us to conclude that postponing our show was the right thing to do,” the statement said. “Nothing is more important than the health and safety of those in our music community and the hundreds of people who work tirelessly on producing the show.”
The statement continued, “We want to thank all of the talented artists, the staff, our vendors and especially this year’s nominees for their understanding, patience and willingness to work with us as we navigate these unprecedented times.”
Beyoncé leads the 2021 Grammy nominations with nine nods, while Roddy Ricch, Taylor Swift, and Dua Lipa follow with six each.