South African comedian Trevor Noah is set to host the 66th Grammy Awards for the fourth consecutive year, as announced by the U.S. Recording Academy on Thursday. The event is scheduled for February 4, 2024.
The Recording Academy, which praised Noah for skillfully blending humor with a deep appreciation for music, made the announcement. Noah’s ability to engage both the in-house audience and at-home viewers has garnered acclaim in his previous stints as the host.
Peers determine the Grammys, prestigious music accolades, with voting conducted by the Recording Academy’s membership of music creators.
U.S. R&B star SiZe leads the 2024 ceremony with a remarkable nine nominations. Her revenge anthem, “Kill Bill,” crafted as an R&B ballad, earned nods for Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best R&B Performance. Additionally, her track “SOS” is in contention for Album of the Year and Best Progressive R&B Album. This marks the second time SiZe has been nominated in record, album, and song categories in the same year.
A groundbreaking moment awaits in the 66th Grammy Awards as, for the first time ever, a gramophone will be awarded in the category of Best African Music Performance. Rising talents like Nigerians Ayra Starr and ASAKE, as well as South African Tyla, will compete against global megastars Burna Boy and Davido.
Phoebe Bridgers follows closely with seven nominations, six of which are shared with her band boygenius. Notable artists with six nominations each include Taylor Swift, Olivia Rodrigo, Miley Cyrus, Billie Eilish, Brandy Clark, Jon Batiste, and producer Jack Antonoff.
The 2024 Grammy Awards, celebrating outstanding musical achievements, will air on February 4.
