https://www.wsj.com/business/media/disney-to-pay-more-than-500-million-to-air-the-grammys-820a3855#:~:text=The%20music%20industry's%20marquee%20awards,2026%2C%20ending%20a%20decadeslong%20run&text=Disney%20has%20agreed%20to%20pay,50%2Dyear%20run%20with%20CBS.

The music industry's marquee awards show will leave CBS after 2026, ending a decades long run. Disney has agreed to pay more than $500 million over ten years to become the new home of the Grammy Awards, according to people familiar with the matter, ending the show's more than 50-year run with CBS.

The nominations get announced on November 8th. I pray so hard that Mason Ramsey gets at least one nomination. His 18th birthday is on November 16th. A Grammy nomination would be the perfect early gift. :) :) :)

God bless you and him always!!!

Holly (a girl who only loves him more every day)

ABC plans to make full use of the Grammys (https://www.vulture.com/article/disney-abc-grammys-american-idol-oscars.html)

ABC plans to make the most of the Grammy Awards by broadcasting them on ABC, simulcasting them on Hulu and Disney+. This marks a significant shift, as the Grammys will be moving from CBS to ABC starting in 2027, under a 10-year deal.

Here's how ABC intends to leverage the Grammys:
Simultaneous Broadcast:
The Grammys will be shown live on ABC, while simultaneously being streamed on Hulu and Disney+.

Integrating with Other Shows:
ABC plans to incorporate the Grammys into other popular shows like American Idol, Dancing with the Stars, and The Bachelor, potentially featuring Grammy winners or events related to the Grammys.

Leveraging Disney's Ecosystem:
ABC will utilize the broader Disney platform to enhance the Grammys' reach and visibility.

Expanding Global Presence:
Disney has secured global rights to the Grammys, allowing them to broadcast the event worldwide.

Trevor Noah to host the Grammys for sixth and final time, departing with the awards show’s final CBS broadcast (https://deadline.com/2026/01/trevor-noah-host-grammy-awards-2026-last-time-1236681574/)

Noah will host the Grammys for the sixth consecutive year on Feb. 1, marking the final the awards show’s final CBS broadcast after 54 ceremonies. The Grammys, which will air from Los Angeles’ Cryto.com Arena, will move to ABC in 2027. Noah began hosting the Grammys in 2021 amid the pandemic as part of a corporate synergy move while he was still hosting The Daily Show. The Grammys have been a CBS staple since 1973. “I am beyond thrilled to welcome Trevor Noah back to host the Grammys for his sixth, and sadly, final time,” said Grammys executive producer Ben Winston in a statement. “He’s been the most phenomenal host of the show. He’s so smart, so funny, and such a true fan of the artists and music. His impact on the show has been truly spectacular, and we can’t wait to do it together one last time.”

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On February 1, 2026, CBS signed off on its coverage (https://www.google.com/search?q=Final+Grammy+Awards+signoff+on+CBS+%28February+1%2C+2026%29&sca_esv=5e99471b1a2d566a&sxsrf=ANbL-n6EkGprDdylNxoKKiTSiTgvFIvEWw%3A1770014542405&source=hp&ei=TkeAaYPTFumCkvQP4vLl8Ak&iflsig=AFdpzrgAAAAAaYBVXilsk_QNuWs2URwWZI-Ihzyi5Rn8&ved=0ahUKEwiDsq6AmrqSAxVpgYQIHWJ5GZ4Q4dUDCCE&uact=5&oq=Final+Grammy+Awards+signoff+on+CBS+%28February+1%2C+2026%29&gs_lp=Egdnd3Mtd2l6IjVGaW5hbCBHcmFtbXkgQXdhcmRzIHNpZ25vZmYgb24gQ0JTIChGZWJydWFyeSAxLCAyMDI2KTIHECEYChigAUjyAlAAWABwAHgAkAEAmAHPAaABzwGqAQMyLTG4AQPIAQD4AQL4AQGYAgGgAt4BmAMAkgcDMi0xoAeKA7IHAzItMbgH3gHCBwMyLTHIBwWACAE&sclient=gws-wiz) of the Grammy Awards for the final time, ending a 54-year run on the network. The ceremony will move to ABC (along with Hulu and Disney+) starting in 2027 under a 10-year contract with The Recording Academy.

Here is the signoff containing a montage of previous Grammy ceremonies that CBS has covered during their 54 years as the official network of music's biggest night. Also, as a salute to CBS's 54 years as a Grammys broadcast partner, I've included in the end screen a portion of the 1985-86 version of the CBS promo, We've Got The Touch, with the late, great Kenny Rogers on vocals.

ABC plans to make full use of the Grammys (https://www.vulture.com/article/disney-abc-grammys-american-idol-oscars.html)

ABC plans to make the most of the Grammy Awards by broadcasting them on ABC, simulcasting them on Hulu and Disney+. This marks a significant shift, as the Grammys will be moving from CBS to ABC starting in 2027, under a 10-year deal.

Here's how ABC intends to leverage the Grammys:
Simultaneous Broadcast:
The Grammys will be shown live on ABC, while simultaneously being streamed on Hulu and Disney+.

Integrating with Other Shows:
ABC plans to incorporate the Grammys into other popular shows like American Idol, Dancing with the Stars, and The Bachelor, potentially featuring Grammy winners or events related to the Grammys.

Leveraging Disney's Ecosystem:
ABC will utilize the broader Disney platform to enhance the Grammys' reach and visibility.

Expanding Global Presence:
Disney has secured global rights to the Grammys, allowing them to broadcast the event worldwide.

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This is a 60-second promotional spot (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yyLjsAiEcgU) for the 13th Annual Grammy Awards (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/13th_Annual_Grammy_Awards), the first Grammy Awards (https://books.google.com/books?id=u4UlAAAAIBAJ&pg=PA1&dq=Grammy+Awards+ABC&article_id=1920,4286355&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiNmdT1sbqSAxVvRDABHWiKKvk4ChDoAXoECAYQAw#v=onepage&q=Grammy%20Awards%20ABC&f=false) ceremony to air live on television (https://books.google.com/books?id=fIciAAAAIBAJ&pg=PA8&dq=Grammy+Awards+ABC&article_id=2977,2141405&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwi_gt6ZsbqSAxWpRDABHUEMFSwQ6AF6BAgIEAM#v=onepage&q=Grammy%20Awards%20ABC&f=false). The 90-minute broadcast aired from 8:30-10PM ET (https://books.google.com/books?id=Z5VPAAAAIBAJ&pg=PA21&dq=Grammy+Awards+ABC&article_id=5111,1768249&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwi_gt6ZsbqSAxWpRDABHUEMFSwQ6AF6BAgMEAM) on Tuesday, March 16 (https://books.google.com/books?id=o4clAAAAIBAJ&pg=PA16&dq=Grammy+Awards+ABC&article_id=1976,1441417&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiNmdT1sbqSAxVvRDABHWiKKvk4ChDoAXoECA0QAw#v=onepage&q=Grammy%20Awards%20ABC&f=false), 1971 on ABC (https://books.google.com/books?id=-w4sAAAAIBAJ&pg=PA79&dq=Grammy+Awards+ABC&article_id=839,3727265&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiNmdT1sbqSAxVvRDABHWiKKvk4ChDoAXoECAkQAw#v=onepage&q=Grammy%20Awards%20ABC&f=false) with Andy Williams (https://books.google.com/books?id=uoUlAAAAIBAJ&pg=PA8&dq=Grammy+Awards+ABC&article_id=3587,4317949&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwi_gt6ZsbqSAxWpRDABHUEMFSwQ6AF6BAgOEAM) as host (https://books.google.com/books?id=jtpRAAAAIBAJ&pg=PA23&dq=Grammy+Awards+ABC&article_id=2305,5303311&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjTvNe5srqSAxUQTDABHfqHH9w4FBDoAXoECA0QAw#v=onepage&q=Grammy%20Awards%20ABC&f=false).

CBS’ final Grammys broadcast draws 14.4 million (https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/music/articles/tv-ratings-grammys-draw-14-230000085.html)

Sunday's telecast of the 68th Grammys averaged 14.41 million viewers, according to (https://www.google.com/search?q=CBS%E2%80%99+final+Grammys+broadcast+draws+14.4+millio&sca_esv=38e0e84ee873df40&sxsrf=ANbL-n7XcQZJepalP346pbUrbT9FIcsVDA%3A1770180490595&ei=is-CaeuKJOCdptQP34zImAI&biw=1358&bih=602&aic=0&ved=0ahUKEwjr99GahL-SAxXgjokEHV8GEiMQ4dUDCBE&uact=5&oq=CBS%E2%80%99+final+Grammys+broadcast+draws+14.4+millio&gs_lp=Egxnd3Mtd2l6LXNlcnAiMENCU-KAmSBmaW5hbCBHcmFtbXlzIGJyb2FkY2FzdCBkcmF3cyAxNC40IG1pbGxpbzIHECEYChigATIHECEYChigATIHECEYChigATIHECEYChigATIHECEYChigATIFECEYqwIyBRAhGKsCMgUQIRirAkiNCVCRA1iRA3ABeACQAQCYAZABoAGQAaoBAzAuMbgBA8gBAPgBAfgBApgCAqACtgGoAhDCAgcQIxjqAhgnwgINECMYngYY8AUY6gIYJ8ICFxAAGIAEGIoFGJECGOcGGOoCGLQC2AEBmAMX8QUASBX1OiWPjroGBggBEAEYAZIHAzEuMaAH7QeyBwMwLjG4B58BwgcHMi0xLjAuMcgHHIAIAQ&sclient=gws-wiz-serp) big data plus panel same-day ratings from Nielsen.

Thank you TMC!!