Grammy videos are available on the Internet to those who wish to watch the annual Grammy Awards and Grammy-related shows not necessarily in their entirety. The 2011 Grammy Awards will be webcast live on the Grammy Awards' official site and its live streaming partner Youtube. In addition, the programming begins two days ahead of the main event with Grammy Week shows, which include the pre-awards show. An added feature of the live stream is that it allows viewers to socialize and interact with one another. Anyone with a twitter account can tweet in to join in the conversation right below the Grammy videos.http://www.youtube.com/thegrammys http://www.grammy.com/live On CBS, the 53rd Grammy Awards will be televised from 8 to 1130 pm nationwide simultaneously.http://www.cbs.com/specials/grammys "An exciting dual screen experience" is promised to the viewers of the actual Grammy Award ceremonies.grammys.com/live
Eminem leads the 2011 Grammy Awards race with ten nominations, followed by Bruno Mars with seven. Jay-Z, Lady Antebellum and Lady Gaga each have six nominations. Jeff Beck, B.o.B, David Frost, Philip Lawrence, John Legend, Ari Levine and the Roots have five. Alex Da Kid, the Black Keys, Drake, Cee Lo Green, Katy Perry, Rihanna, Dirk Sobotka and Zac Brown have four.http://www.grammy.com/news/eminem-leads-53rd-grammy-nominations
The first Grammy Awards Ceremony took place on May 4, 1959. The presentations were held in the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California and the Park Sheraton Hotel in New York, New York simultaneously. In 1971, the awards ceremony was televised live for the first time. It took place from the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles California and featured musical performances. The Grammy Awards are usually held annually in February. A number of artists perform each year at the ceremony that honors musicians that are voted on by the National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences Inc.https://www2.grammy.com/Recording_Academy/History/Default.aspx
Tribute to Michael Jackson at the 2010 Grammys
On June 25, 2009, singer Michael Jackson passed away. Celine Dion, Carrie Underwood, Jennifer Hudson, Usher, and Smokey Robinson performed “Earth Song” in a 3-D tribute in honor of him during the 2010 Grammy Awards. Lionel Richie introduced the performers and gave his thoughts on Jackson. Jackson’s children Paris and Prince Michael came on stage after the performance to thank Jackson’s fans for their support.
2010 Grammys
The 2010 Grammys were held at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California on January 31, 2010. Beyoncé won a record-setting six Grammys and Taylor Swift won Album of the Year for Fearless. Celine Dion, Carrie Underwood, Jennifer Hudson, Usher, and Smokey Robinson performed “Earth Song” in a 3-D tribute to Michael Jackson. After the performance, Jackson’s children, Prince Michael and Paris, came on stage and thanked Jackson’s fans for their love and support. Lady Gaga performed Poker Face and teamed with Elton John to perform Speechless. Mary J. Blige and Andrea Bocelli performed Bridge Over Troubled Water. Beyoncé performed If I Were Boy.http://www.eonline.com/uberblog/b164913_beyonceacute_fierce_taylor_swifts.html
2009 Grammys
Included in the 2009 ceremony were performances by Coldplay, Lil Wayne, The Jonas Brothers and Stevie Wonder.http://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/09/arts/music/09grammy.html Robert Plant and Alison Krauss won Album of the Year for Raising Sand.http://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/09/arts/music/09grammy.html Adele was awarded as Best New Artist.http://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/09/arts/music/09grammy.html Coldplay won the award for Song of the Year for Viva La Vida.http://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/09/arts/music/09grammy.html
2008 Grammys
This page contains links to videos from the Grammy Awards, which are held annually in February. A number of artists perform each year at the ceremony that honors musicians that are voted on by the National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences, Inc.
The first Grammy Awards Ceremony took place on May 4, 1959.http://www2.grammy.com/Recording_Academy/History/ The presentations were held in the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California and the Park Sheraton Hotel in New York, New York simultaneously.http://www2.grammy.com/Recording_Academy/History/ In 1971, the awards ceremony was telecast live for the first time.http://www2.grammy.com/Recording_Academy/History/ It took place from the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles, California and featured musical performances.http://www2.grammy.com/Recording_Academy/History/
To be held at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on February 1, 2011, the 53rd Grammy Awards will air live on CBS from 8 to 1130 ET/PT. http://www.grammy.com/news/53rd-grammy-awards-slated-for-feb-13-2011