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As the Grammy Awards edge closer, the Recording Academy and CBS are inviting fans to step past the velvet rope and into the chaos that defines music’s biggest night. The 68th Annual Grammy Awards® will air Friday, January 30, from 8–9 p.m. ET/PT on CBS and Paramount+, offering a behind-the-scenes look at how the world’s most-watched music awards come together.
Hosted by Zane Lowe, the globally respected DJ, producer, and voice behind The Zane Lowe Show, the special serves as both a warm-up and a deep dive ahead of the live Grammy broadcast on Sunday, February 1. Rather than focusing on the red carpet, Inside the Grammys pulls back the curtain on the decisions and conversations that shape the ceremony before it airs.
The special arrives at a moment when the Grammy excitement is building up. To refresh, this year’s nominees include Bad Bunny, Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga, Sabrina Carpenter, Billie Eilish, Bruno Mars, and more. Inside the 68th Annual Grammy Awards reflects that diversity, featuring exclusive interviews with Best New Artist nominees Leon Thomas and SOMBR, as well as conversations with more established artists like Pharrell Williams and Reba McEntire.
One of the episode’s standout moments comes from the recently reunited Clipse, whose return to the Grammy conversation deepens the nostalgic aspect. Alongside artist interviews, the special also includes insights from industry insiders who break down the major categories, offering context on how nominations reflect larger shifts in the industry itself.
For longtime Grammy viewers, the appeal lies in seeing how much intention goes into a show often judged in real time. For casual fans, it’s a chance to better understand the people and processes behind the trophies. Either way, Zane Lowe’s presence grounds the special, emphasizing dialogue over the hype that immerses Sunday.
Produced by the Recording Academy and Fulwell Entertainment, with Ben Winston, Harvey Mason jr., and Eric Pankowski serving as executive producers, Inside the 68th Annual Grammy Awards positions itself as more than a preview. It’s again a reminder that before the envelopes are opened and the performances go viral, the night is built backstage one decision at a time.
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