Grammys 2022 Ratings Narrowly Beat Out Last Year's Record Low

The 64th annual Grammy Awards brought together the buzziest talent in the music biz, including BTS, Doja Cat and Questlove, on Sunday for a star-studded live and in-person ceremony in Las Vegas. However, unlike other awards ceremonies that have seen ratings rebound this year, the Grammys matched 2021’s all-time lows.

Jennifer Maas TV Business WriterSunday’s in-person Grammy Awards on CBS saw just a 1.4% increase in audience size from last year’s partly virtual ceremony, which was a record-low for music’s biggest night.Hosted by Trevor Noah from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, the two-month-delayed 64th Annual Grammy Awards drew 8.93 million total viewers across multiple platforms, according to time-zone adjusted fast national data from Nielsen. The in-person show, which kicked off with Noah making a reference to Will Smith’s infamous slap of Chris Rock at last weekend’s Oscars, aired live coast to coast on CBS from 8-11:30 p.m.

Grammys have revealed the third slate of performers for its Las Vegas ceremony on 3 April. This year’s 64th annual show, hosted by Trevor Noah, has tapped Silk Sonic duo – Bruno Mars and Anderson Paak – to open the ceremony, followed by newly added artists including Carrie Underwood, John Legend, and J Balvin with Maria Becerra. Maverick City Music, Aymée Nuviola, and Billy Strings will perform in special segments “that showcase Las Vegas and spotlight genres not historically represented on the Grammy Awards telecast”.

Grammys 2022 memorialised Foo Fighters’ Taylor Hawkins with a special tribute at the Las Vegas ceremony tonight (April 3).The iconic drummer died on March 25 at the age of 50. He was found in his hotel room in Bogotá, Colombia, hours before the band were were set to headline a festival in the city as part of a South American tour.“This was the moment in the show when I was supposed to be introducing the Foo Fighters,” host Trevor Noah explained during the ceremony.

Lady Gaga wows as she arrives at the 2022 Grammys red carpet on Sunday (April 3) at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

Trevor Noah is making a mention of a hot topic in pop culture.

Questlove is making mention of one of the hottest topics in pop culture.

Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker are heating up the red carpet!

Trevor Noah arrives at the 2022 Grammy Awards on Sunday (April 3) at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

Justin Bieber has a big night ahead of him, and he’s got his wife Hailey Bieber by his side.

Finneas keeps close to girlfriend Claudia Sulewski while arriving at the 2022 Grammy Awards on Sunday (April 3) at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

in “gross ass town” Las Vegas after a months-long delay due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The Foo Fighters — who had planned to perform but canceled their appearance following the recent death of their longtime drummer, Taylor Hawkins — nabbed the three early Grammys for Best Rock Album, Best Rock Song and Best Rock Performance.

Lily Aldridge is showing her support for her man and his band!

Dua Lipa wraps up herself in gold chains for the 2022 Grammy Awards on Sunday (April 3) at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

Halsey is serving looks on the red carpet.

Megan Thee Stallion is bring her fashion A-game to the 2022 Grammys!

The Kid LAROI is ready for music’s biggest night.

J Balvin and his girlfriend Valentina Ferrer are stepping out for the 2022 Grammy Awards!

Saweetie blinds fans with her hot pink ensemble while arriving at the B2022 Grammy Awards on Sunday (April 3) at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.