Omicron variant forces Grammy Awards postponement
by: David Klemow
Jan 5, 2022
Historical past repeats itself this yr because the 2022 Grammy Awards are being pushed again, this time because of the ongoing rise in instances of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus. Like final yr’s ceremony, additionally slated to be hosted by Trevor Noah, 2022’s award present shall be postponed as COVID-19 numbers proceed to spike. The Recording Academy and CBS delivered a joint assertion asserting the award ceremony’s postponement,
After cautious consideration and evaluation with metropolis and state officers, well being and security consultants, the artist group and our many companions, the Recording Academy® and CBS have postponed the sixty fourth Annual GRAMMY Awards® Present. The well being and security of these in our music group, the dwell viewers, and the lots of of people that work tirelessly to provide our present stays our high precedence. Given the uncertainty surrounding the Omicron variant, holding the present on January 31 merely incorporates too many dangers. We look ahead to celebrating Music’s Greatest Evening® on a future date, which shall be introduced quickly.
Initially slated for January 31 on the newly renamed Crypto.com Area in Los Angeles, the ceremony’s new date has but to be introduced. On the finish of final yr, RÜFÜS DU SOL, Bonobo, Tiësto, Main Lazer, ILLENIUM, Black Espresso, and Mura Masa obtained nominations within the varied dance/digital classes for this yr’s present, whereas Justin Bieber, Doja Cat, H.E.R., and Billie Eilish all secured a number of nominations for 2022 as properly.
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