The much-anticipated 64th Annual Grammy Awards are only days away, and its last list of performers was just announced.
Taking place on Apr. 3, 2022, at the MGM. Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, this year's Grammys was awaited by fans worldwide. It was initially set to happen last January but was postponed because of the uptick of COVID-19 Omicron cases in the United States.
Weeks after, the date was finalized on Apr. 3, but since April was the start of the season for most if not all sporting events, the usual Crypto.com arena was deemed unavailable for the event.
After looking for a possible venue that could host "Music's Biggest Night," the Academy finally pinned the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, marking this year's Grammys historic, as this is the Academy's first time at Sin City.
With the venue, date, and the nominees finally announced. The Recording Academy, starting Mar. 15, announced the first roster of performers.
Grammys 2022 Performers Complete List Finally Announced
The Grammys pressed play on 2021's biggest artists as the first seven performers, who were all nominated, composed the star-studded list.
Seven-time Grammy nominee Olivia Rodrigo performs with "Montero" hitmaker Lil Nas X, newcomer Jack Harlow, Korean supergroup BTS., recent Oscar Winner Billie Eilish, country duo Brothers Osborne, and Americana superstar Brandie Carlile.
Tony Winners Leslie Odom Jr., Cynthia Erivo, Ben Platt will be performing a Stephen Sondheim memorial with West Side Story rising artist Rachel Zegler.
Grammy winners H.E.R., Nas, and Chris Stapleton are also set to take the stage with 2022 most-nominated artist Jon Batiste. The Foo Fighters are also scheduled to perform, but this is now unclear since the recent death of their drummer Taylor Hawkins.
R&B Superduo Silk Sonic, Country pop icon Carrie Underwood, John Legend, and Worship supergroup Maverick City Music are also performing to complete the roster.
J Balvin, Maria Becerra, and Aymee Nuviola are also set to perform in a special segment on Sunday's telecast.
Grammys 2022 Predictions for Major Awards
Per Los Angeles Times, Olivia Rodrigo is predicted to sweep at least three of the four major awards, including Best New Artist, a shoo-in for her, Record of the Year, and Song of the year for "drivers license."
For them, Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett's "Love For Sale" and Billie Eilish's "Happier Than Ever" are in the running for Album of the Year.
Billboard echoed the same predictions but believes Rodrigo will sweep the four major awards and the Best Pop Vocal Album.
The publication believes Gaga and Bennett will take home the Traditional Pop Vocal Album, Tyler the Creator with the Rap Album, H.E.R. for R&B, Halsey for Alternative, Chris Stapleton for Country, and Foo Fighters for Rock.
Hosted by Trevor Noah, the Grammy Awards will air exclusively on CBS on Sunday at 5 p.m. PT /8 p.m. ET. It will also be simultaneously streamed at CBS.com, and on Paramount+.
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