Why Taylor Swift Skipped the 2020 Grammys

Taylor Swift’s new Netflix documentary, Miss Americana, proves that the star is dedicated to finding her voice outside of music. The previously apolitical singer shed a light on her behind-the-scenes struggles to make herself heard. At the same time, the two-time Album of the Year winner grapples with the waxing and waning of acclaim—and the Grammy snubs for her 2017 album, reputation, motivate her to work harder.

Taylor Swift reportedly chose to skip the Grammy Awards last Sunday because she wasn’t guaranteed to win a prize.

Taylor Swift fans are getting an unprecedented look into the singer’s pop career, personal life and psyche with the documentary Miss Americana, which Netflix released on Friday, January 31.

Taylor Swift decided to skip this year’s Grammy Awards and people are still trying to figure out why, especially considering she was even expected to perform at the ceremony. While the singer hasn’t made a public statement on the issue, many possible reasons have been reported.

Family first. Taylor Swift was never locked in to her highly anticipated 2020 Grammys performance, and family responsibilities kept her away from the show entirely, Us Weekly can confirm.

Grammys 2020 made headlines when CEO Deborah Dugan was reportedly put on administrative leave on the charges of bullying by another office staff. Entertainment Tonight confirmed on January 24 that the Blank Space singer Taylor Swift will not be attending the 62nd annual Grammy Awards.

Perhaps no one is happier for Tyler, the Creator than Jaden Smith.

It's been months since Lady Gaga stepped out at an award show, and her hiatus didn't end tonight. The singer skipped the Grammys despite being nominated (and winning) this year for her and Bradley Cooper's work from A Star Is Born.

Jennifer Lopez hasn't had a weekend off since award season started, but tonight, the singer finally gets a rest. Lopez chose to not attend the 2020 Grammy Awards with Alex Rodriguez, after attending the Golden Globes, Critics' Choice Awards, and Screen Actors Guild Awards earlier this season.Lopez has no nominations tonight, and she isn't slated to perform at the show, so there was no reason for her to be at the Los Angeles ceremony.

Travis Scott has one Grammy nomination tonight for Best Rap/Sung Performance ("The London"), but the honor wasn't enough to bring him or Kylie Jenner to the ceremony.Things were much different last year, when he and Jenner (his ex-girlfriend turned dedicated friend and now coparent) attended the Grammys together.

Justin Bieber and Hailey Baldwin have been married for over a year but have yet to make their red carpet debut as a couple, and that didn't change at tonight's Grammys. The two opted not to attend the ceremony in Los Angeles, which makes sense; Bieber has no nominations and was not announced as a performer or presenter.Bieber hasn't been to the Grammys or any award shows in years.

IDK about y'all, but I am feeling pretty cheated right now. Not only did (*sob*), but it looks like Lady Gaga decided to follow her lead, because she is literally nowhere to be found at the Staples Center tonight.

Honestly, it's a sad day—er, night, rather—for fans of Taylor Swift. If for some reason you don't have cable/streaming services/social media and are living under a rock, tonight is the first Grammy Awards of the entire decade. Exciting, right? Well, it was...until we found out that Queen Taylor decided to skip the ceremony despite her three nominations.

Selena Gomez opted to wait another year to attend her next Grammys. The singer, who just released her album Rare, isn't nominated for any awards this year because the album was just released.

Beyoncé doesn't always go to award shows that nominate her, so it's not shocking that Bey and her husband Jay-Z skipped this year's Grammys. The singer has four nominations tonight for her The Lion King: The Gift album: Best Pop Solo Performance ("Spirit"; she lost that one), Best Pop Vocal Album (The Lion King: The Gift), Best Song Written for Visual Media ("Spirit"), and Best Music Film (Homecoming).

1. Taylor Swift: Miss AmericanaDocumentary Fans will see a new side of the pop star in Taylor Swift’s revealing new documentary. The film will follow her life over the past few years as she comes into her own as a songwriter, performer and woman standing up for LGBTQ+ and artists’ rights through her public platform.When: Friday on Netflix

Taylor Swift planned to deliver a surprise performance at the Grammys on Sunday but has since pulled out due to sexism allegations within the Recording Academy, according to a report.

You're going to need to calm down when you hear this news about Taylor Swift.

Taylor Swift's Miss Americana documentary premiere is tonight in Sundance, and the lady of the hour came to Park City dressed for own her moment. The singer wore an all plaid outfit: a plaid jumpsuit and matching trench and heels. She arrived at the premiere with just her team. She wore her hair down and opted for her signature red lip. This is Taylor Swift, after all.