The 64th Annual Grammys Awards will be held on January 31 at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
However, there was a change of plans.
Due to the pandemic and the new Covid-19 variant, the Grammys were
delayed for the second consecutive year.
The new Covid variant, Omicron, is causing a new wave of infections.
For this reason, the organizers described the awards as "too risky."
The Recording Academy said it made the decision to postpone the ceremony "After careful consideration and
analysis with city and state officials, health and safety experts, the artist community and
our many partners."
For the Academy, the health and safety of members of the music community, the live audience, and
the people who work to produce the show are the top priority.
"Given the uncertainty surrounding the Omicron variant, holding the show on January 31 simply contains too many risks.
We look forward to celebrating Music's Biggest Night on a future date, which will be announced soon."
The Statement ends.
However, finding a date could be tricky with two professional basketball teams and a field
hockey team occupying the stadium.
In fact, the Sundance Film Festival also canceled its face-to-face programming, which would begin
on January 20, to switch it to an online format.
In its 64th edition, musician Jon Batiste stands out as a favorite in eleven categories.
In fact, Justin Bieber, Doja Cat, and HER follow closely behind Jon, with eight nominations each.
Olivia and Billie are not far behind, with seven nominations after two highly acclaimed albums.
Competing for the most important category of the night, Best Album of the Year are Jon Batiste,
Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber, Doja Cat, Billie Eilish, HER,
Lil Nas X, Olivia Rodrigo, Taylor Swift, and Kanye West.
