Grammy Awards had been rescheduled due to the coronavirus surge, according to reports.
The Grammy Awards ceremony — originally scheduled to take place on January 31, 2021 — had been rescheduled due to the coronavirus surge in Los Angeles, according to reports.
Rolling Stone magazine and Variety on Tuesday cited multiple sources as saying the to present the highest awards in the music industry may now take place in March.
The Recording Academy, which organized the Grammy Awards ceremony, and broadcaster CBS didn’t return requests for comment.
Los Angeles in California was experiencing an increase in coronavirus deaths and hospital admissions. Gyms, hair salons, and restaurants had been closed and residents were encouraged to stay at home as much as possible.
Organizers of the Grammy Awards ceremony said late last 2020 that they’re seeking to change the way the annual show was held, doing the traditional red carpet without audiences.
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They also said that they’re looking at staging some performances in small outdoor venues rather than staging at the large indoor Staples Center in downtown Los Angeles in California.
Voting on the Grammy winners, who were chosen by Recording Academy members, ended on Monday.
Organizers of the annual Oscars ceremony last 2020 moved the 2021 presentation from late February to April due to the coronavirus pandemic, while this year’s Golden Globes ceremony was moved from its usual early January date to February 28.
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