Although the 2019 Grammys are a few months away, the Recording Academy and CBS are plotting a few years ahead. Today, the Grammy Awards announced the dates for the 2020 and 2021 ceremonies as well as key dates and deadlines for the 2019 ceremonies.
The 2020 and 2021 Grammys will take place at their usual location of the Staples Centre in Los Angeles. The 62nd annual Grammy Awards ceremony will air on Sunday, Jan. 26th, 2020and the 63rd edition of the ceremony will occur on January 31st, 2021. This year was the first time the award ceremony took place in New York City since 2003. L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti explained that the City of Angels is a perfect place for the Grammys to hold their annual ceremony due to the fact that it's a hub for musical forces.
"Los Angeles loves the Grammys — a celebration of the artists who transform how we think about music, and the behind-the-boards talent that makes their excellence possible. The music industry is integral to L.A.’s economy, and reflects the spirit of the city itself: diverse, imaginative and always ready to break new ground. We are thrilled to welcome the Grammys back to the creative capital of the world, and look forward to hosting the awards for years to come,” he said.
As for the 2019 Grammy Awards, the announcement for nominations in all 84 categories will happen on December 5th and honor all recordings between Oct. 1st, 2017 and Sept. 30th, 2018.
Peep the key dates and deadlines below.
Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2018
First Round of Voting Opens
Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2018
First Round of Voting Closes
Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2018
Nominees Announced for 61st ANNUAL GRAMMY AWARDS
Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018
Final Round of Voting Opens
Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2019
Final Round of Voting Closes
Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019
Producers & Engineers Wing Grammy Week celebration
Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019
Music Educator Award Presentation
GRAMMY In The Schools Live!
Friday, Feb. 8, 2019
Entertainment Law Initiative Event & Scholarship Presentation
MusiCares Person of the Year
Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019
GRAMMY Nominees Reception
Clive Davis’ and the Recording Academy’s Pre-GRAMMY Gala
Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019
GRAMMY Awards Premiere Ceremony
61ST ANNUAL GRAMMY AWARDS
GRAMMY Celebration