2027 Grammy Awards Guide

Dec 11

The 2027 Grammy Awards will bring several changes to music’s biggest night, including a new broadcast home, five new categories, and updated rules for the 69th annual ceremony.

The 2027 Grammy Awards are scheduled for Sunday, February 7, 2027, live from Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. Nominations will be announced Monday, November 16, 2026, ahead of the ceremony.

For the first time, the Grammys will air across ABC, Disney+ and Hulu, marking a major broadcast change for the annual awards show.

2027 Grammy Awards: Key Details

Here are the main details announced so far for the 2027 Grammy Awards:

Date: Sunday, February 7, 2027
Location: Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles
Network: ABC
Streaming: Disney+ and Hulu
Nominations announced: Monday, November 16, 2026
Eligibility period: August 31, 2025 – August 28, 2026
First round voting: October 12 – October 22, 2026
Final round voting: December 10, 2026 – January 7, 2027

More details, including the host, performers and full list of nominees, will be announced closer to the show.

When Are the 2027 Grammy Awards?

The 2027 Grammy Awards will take place Sunday, February 7, 2027. The ceremony will air live from Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.

The 2027 show will be the 69th annual Grammy Awards.

How to Watch the 2027 Grammy Awards

The 2027 Grammy Awards will air live on ABC and stream on Disney+ and Hulu.

This marks a significant change for the Grammys, as the 2027 ceremony will be the first to air on ABC since 1972. Viewers who are used to watching the show on CBS will need to look for the Grammys on ABC, Disney+ or Hulu in 2027.

More details about the broadcast time and streaming access will be added once they are announced.

When Are 2027 Grammy Nominations Announced?

Nominations for the 2027 Grammy Awards will be announced Monday, November 16, 2026.

Once nominations are released, this guide will be updated with the major categories, including Album of the Year, Record of the Year, Song of the Year, Best New Artist and genre-specific categories.

What Is the Eligibility Period for the 2027 Grammys?

The eligibility period for the 2027 Grammy Awards is August 31, 2025, through August 28, 2026.

That means recordings must be released during that window to be eligible for the 69th Grammy Awards.

New Grammy Categories for 2027

The Recording Academy added five new categories for the 2027 Grammy Awards. The new categories are designed to reflect changes across today’s music landscape and give more artists, songwriters and creators recognition across different genres.

The five new Grammy categories for 2027 are:

Best Asian Pop Music Performance
Best R&B Collaboration or Duo/Group Performance
Best Traditional Pop Vocal Performance
Best Traditional Folk Album
Best Latin Song

The addition of these categories also brings two category name changes. Best R&B Performance has been renamed Best R&B Solo Performance. Best Folk Album has been renamed Best Contemporary Folk Album.

What Is Best Asian Pop Music Performance?

Best Asian Pop Music Performance recognizes excellence in Asian pop music performances that originate from or are widely recognized within Asian markets. The category includes music such as K-pop, J-pop and C-pop, with meaningful use of one or more Asian languages.

The award is presented to the performing artist or artists.

What Is Best R&B Collaboration or Duo/Group Performance?

Best R&B Collaboration or Duo/Group Performance recognizes contemporary R&B performances by established duos or groups, as well as collaborations between solo artists, duos and groups.

With this addition, the previous Best R&B Performance category has been renamed Best R&B Solo Performance.

What Is Best Traditional Pop Vocal Performance?

Best Traditional Pop Vocal Performance recognizes singles and tracks that feature a traditional pop vocal style that does not fit neatly within current forms of pop music.

The award is presented to the performing artist or artists.

What Is Best Traditional Folk Album?

Best Traditional Folk Album recognizes albums of traditional folk recordings.

With the addition of this category, the previous Best Folk Album category has been renamed Best Contemporary Folk Album.

What Is Best Latin Song?

Best Latin Song recognizes songwriters for newly written Latin songs. Eligible songs must be predominantly in Spanish, with at least 51 percent of the lyrics in the Spanish language.

The award is presented to the songwriter or songwriters of new material.

Grammy Rule Changes for 2027

In addition to the new categories, several rule updates are taking effect for the 2027 Grammy Awards.

Ballot Plus

Ballot Plus is a new opt-in voting option for Recording Academy Voting Members with verified expertise across multiple genres.

Members who qualify may be able to vote in up to 15 peer-related categories, regardless of field, based on their verified professional credits and contributions. Voting members who do not opt in, miss the selection window or do not meet verification requirements will receive the standard 10/3 voting ballot.

Best New Artist

The Best New Artist rules have also been updated. The number of times an artist may be submitted has increased from three to four.

The Recording Academy says the update is meant to provide more flexibility around artist development and more clarity around an artist’s impact during the eligibility period.

Album Eligibility

The threshold of new recordings required for an eligible album has been lowered from 75 percent to 66 percent.

The change is intended to reduce the exclusion of projects that are widely recognized throughout the music industry as new albums.

Best Album Notes and Best Historical Album

Internet-only releases are now eligible in Best Album Notes and Best Historical Album if the additional materials and album notes are part of the commercial download.

Songwriter and Composer Recognition

Songwriters and composers of new material on winning albums in most genre album categories will now receive Grammy statuettes and achievement certificates.

That expands recognition beyond artists, producers, and engineers in those categories.

Who Is Hosting the 2027 Grammy Awards?

The host for the 2027 Grammy Awards has not been announced yet.

This guide will be updated when the Recording Academy confirms the host.

Who Is Performing at the 2027 Grammy Awards?

Performers for the 2027 Grammy Awards have not been announced yet.

The Grammys typically announce performers closer to the ceremony. Once performers are confirmed, this guide will be updated with the full lineup.

2027 Grammy Nominees

The 2027 Grammy nominees will be announced Monday, November 16, 2026.

The nominations will include the general field categories, such as Album of the Year, Record of the Year, Song of the Year and Best New Artist, along with genre categories across pop, country, rock, rap, R&B, Latin, dance/electronic, Americana, folk, jazz, classical and more.

2027 Grammy Awards FAQ

When are the 2027 Grammy Awards?

The 2027 Grammy Awards will take place Sunday, February 7, 2027.

Where are the 2027 Grammys being held?

The 2027 Grammy Awards will be held at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.

What channel are the 2027 Grammys on?

The 2027 Grammy Awards will air on ABC.

Are the 2027 Grammys streaming?

Yes. The 2027 Grammy Awards will stream on Disney+ and Hulu.

Are the Grammys still on CBS?

No. The 2027 Grammy Awards will air on ABC and stream on Disney+ and Hulu.

When are 2027 Grammy nominations announced?

The 2027 Grammy nominations will be announced Monday, November 16, 2026.

What is the eligibility period for the 2027 Grammys?

The eligibility period for the 2027 Grammy Awards is August 31, 2025 through August 28, 2026.

What new categories were added for the 2027 Grammys?

The Recording Academy added five new categories for 2027: Best Asian Pop Music Performance, Best R&B Collaboration or Duo/Group Performance, Best Traditional Pop Vocal Performance, Best Traditional Folk Album and Best Latin Song.

Who is hosting the 2027 Grammys?