New York City is going to be the place to be and celebrate the biggest night in music of the year with the Grammys 2018. The award show is coming back to the Big Apple after a long absence with host James Corden. CBS will be airing the spectacle live from coast to coast on Sunday, January 26 starting at 7:30pm ET/4:30pm PT. Users that are subscribed to CBS All Access will be able to live stream the event.
Who is performing? Representing Latinos are Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee with their hit "Despacito" as well as Cardi B and Zuleyka Rivera. Bruno Mars is also set to perform during the musical night. Other artists set to appear include: Jon Batiste, Brothers Osborne, Alessia Cara, Childish Gambino, Gary Clark Jr., Miley Cyrus, DJ Khaled, Emmylou Harris, Elton John, Kesha, Khalid, Lady Gaga, Kendrick Lamar, Little Big Town, Logic, Patti LuPone, Maren Morris, P!nk, Ben Platt, Rihanna, Sam Smith, Chris Stapleton, Sting, SZA, Bryson Tiller and U2.
Who is presenting? An eclectic all-star lineup of artists, musicians, actors and comedians will take the stage as presenters at the 60TH ANNUAL GRAMMY AWARDS. This year’s presenters include 18-time GRAMMY winner Tony Bennett, current GRAMMY nominee Dave Chappelle, three-time GRAMMY winner and current nominee Kelly Clarkson, professional football player Victor Cruz, co-host of THE TALK and GRAMMY winner Eve, current GRAMMY nominee Jim Gaffigan, actress Katie Holmes, previous GRAMMY nominee Nick Jonas, actress Anna Kendrick, 15-time GRAMMY winner Alicia Keys, 10-time GRAMMY winner John Legend, actor Shemar Moore, comedian and television host Trevor Noah, current GRAMMY nominee Sarah Silverman, actress and singer Hailee Steinfeld and previous GRAMMY nominee Donnie Wahlberg.
"Despacito" is nominated in several categories like Record of the Year. The Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee hit song will go up against “Redbone” by Childish Gambino, “The Story Of O.J.” by Jay-Z, “HUMBLE.” by Kendrick Lamar and “24K Magic” by Bruno Mars.
The other category that "Despacito" is competing in is Song of the Year where it will be up against the following: “4:44” by Jay-Z, “Issues” by Julia Michaels), “1-800-273-8255” by Logic Featuring Alessia Cara & Khalid, “That’s What I Like” by Bruno Mars.
Latinos also have several categories where they have scored nods. See the following list and tell us who are your favorites to win!
Best Latin Pop Album
Lo Único Constante — Alex Cuba
Mis Planes Son Amarte — Juanes
Amar Y Vivir En Vivo Desde La Ciudad De México, 2017 — La Santa Cecilia
Musas (Un Homenaje Al Folclore Latinoamericano En Manos De Los Macorinos) — Natalia Lafourcade
El Dorado — Shakira
Best Latin Rock, Urban or Alternative Album
Ayo — Bomba Estéreo
Pa’ Fuera — C4 Trío & Desorden Público
Salvavidas De Hielo — Jorge Drexler
El Paradise — Los Amigos Invisibles
Residente — Residente
Best Regional Mexican Music Album (Including Tejano)
Ni Diablo Ni Santo — Julión Álvarez Y Su Norteño Banda
Ayer Y Hoy — Banda El Recodo De Cruz Lizárraga
Momentos — Alex Campos
Arriero Somos Versiones Acústicas — Aida Cuevas
Zapateando En El Norte — Humberto Novoa, producer (Various Artists)
Best Tropical Latin Album
Albita — Albita
Art Of The Arrangement — Doug Beavers
Salsa Big Band — Rubén Blades Con Roberto Delgado & Orquesta
Gente Valiente — Silvestre Dangond
Indestructible — Diego El Cigala
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