Music\u2019s biggest night is just around the corner.<\/p>\n
The Recording Academy next weekend will salute this season\u2019s standout music at the 68th Grammy Awards. Last year\u2019s hybrid awards show-fundraiser had its rocky moments<\/a> but nonetheless raised $9 million<\/a> for L.A. wildfire relief efforts. <\/p>\n Here\u2019s everything you need to know about this year\u2019s ceremony, from how to watch to which artists to keep tabs on. <\/p>\n How can I watch?<\/p>\n The Grammys return to downtown L.A.\u2019s Crypto.com Arena on Feb. 1. The awards show begins at 5 p.m., broadcasting live on CBS and streaming live (premium subscribers only) and available on demand on Paramount+. The premiere ceremony, which isn\u2019t televised, begins at 12:30 p.m. <\/p>\n Who is performing?<\/p>\n The Recording Academy on Tuesday announced<\/a> that two-time Grammy winner Sabrina Carpenter will perform on awards night. This year, Carpenter is nominated for six Grammy Awards, including album (\u201cMan\u2019s Best Friend\u201d), and record and song (\u201cManchild\u201d) of the year. <\/p>\n The ceremony for the second consecutive year has also invited all eight best new artist nominees<\/a> to take the Grammys stage. This year\u2019s contenders are Leon Thomas, Olivia Dean, Katseye, the Mar\u00edas, Addison Rae, Sombr, Alex Warren and Lola Young. <\/p>\n The best new artist race is among the 2026 Grammys\u2019 tightest, but Dean\u2019s prospects are rosier after her breakout song \u201cMan I Need\u201d topped Billboard\u2019s Pop Airplay chart in December. If the British artist \u2014 or her competitors Rae or Young \u2014 takes home gold, it will mark the ninth time in a row that the honor has gone to a solo female artist. <\/p>\n Who is hosting?<\/p>\n Comedian Trevor Noah will host the ceremony for the sixth and final time, capping off a \u201cgenerational run\u201d<\/a> with the Grammys. <\/p>\n \u201cI am beyond thrilled to welcome Trevor Noah back to host the Grammys for his sixth, and sadly, final time,\u201d the show\u2019s executive producer Ben Winston said in a statement earlier this month. <\/p>\n Winston called Noah \u201cthe most phenomenal host\u201d: \u201csmart, so funny, and such a true fan of the artists and music.\u201d<\/p>\n Noah is up for a Grammy Award this year for his audio narration of his children\u2019s book \u201cInto the Uncut Grass.\u201d<\/p>\n Who are the main contenders?<\/p>\n