Since the days of vinyl records and cassette tapes, the Grammy Awards have been the pinnacle of music industry recognition. Fast-forward to the past couple of years, and the event continues to evolve and adapt to the rapidly transforming music scene. This blog post takes a nostalgic trip back to the 57th Annual GRAMMY Awards®, hosted by two-time GRAMMY® winner LL COOL J, his fourth consecutive year as MC, and highlights the exciting developments that have since taken place. Keeping the tempo high, the awards have continued to showcase a rich mix of talent, from emerging artists to established superstars, while maintaining their commitment to celebrating musical excellence and advocating for the well-being of music makers.
The 57th Annual GRAMMY Awards®
LL COOL J Back as Host
Entertainment icon and two-time GRAMMY® winner LL COOL J returned as host of the 57th Annual GRAMMY Awards®, marking his fourth consecutive year as MC. The dynamic host has presided over 10 GRAMMY shows, tributes, and specials, and has served as a producer for “The GRAMMY Nominations Concert Live!! — Countdown To Music’s Biggest Night®,” and “A Very GRAMMY Christmas,” holiday special.
What Neil Portnow, The Recording Academy President/CEO, Had to Say
“As both a GRAMMY-winning recording artist and an accomplished actor, LL COOL J’s wide range of talent, dynamic personality, and charismatic energy make him the perfect choice to host the GRAMMY Awards,” said Recording Academy President/CEO Neil Portnow. “His unique expertise allows him to set the right tone for the show and connect with everyone — from his musical peers to fans at home. We are honored to have him back.”
LL COOL J’s Reaction
“I’m thrilled to again be part of Music’s Biggest Night,” said LL COOL J. “The performances and moments you see on the GRAMMY stage are nothing less than amazing throughout the years and this year’s show is shaping up to be one you will never forget.”
57th Annual GRAMMY Awards Lineup
The lineup for the 57th Annual GRAMMY Awards included previously announced performers AC/DC, Eric Church, Common, Ariana Grande, Miranda Lambert, John Legend, Madonna, Ed Sheeran, Sam Smith, Usher, and Pharrell Williams. The eclectic lineup set the stage for what was sure to be an incredible night for music. Additional performers and presenters were announced shortly.
Behind The Scenes
The 57th Annual GRAMMY Awards were produced by AEG Ehrlich Ventures for The Recording Academy. Ken Ehrlich was the executive producer, Louis J. Horvitz was the director, and David Wild and Ken Ehrlich were the writers.
About The Recording Academy®
The Recording Academy, established in 1957, is an organization of musicians, songwriters, producers, engineers and recording professionals dedicated to improving the cultural condition and quality of life for music and its makers. Known internationally for the GRAMMY Awards, the Academy continues to focus on its mission of recognizing musical excellence, advocating for the well-being of music makers and ensuring music remains an indelible part of our culture.
About LL COOL J
LL COOL J is an entertainment icon who has found great success crossing into multiple mediums. A two-time GRAMMY winner, recording artist, talented actor, author, NAACP Image Award winner, entrepreneur and philanthropist, LL continues to display his wide range of talents with every project. He is the first rap artist to amass 10 consecutive platinum-plus selling albums and is currently tied for third place for most Billboard chart debuts by a rapper.
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