Grammy’s 2016
24.95 Million viewers tuned into CBs on Monday February 15th 2016 to watch the live broadcast of The 58TH ANNUAL GRAMMY AWARDS from Staples Center arena in Los Angeles, CA.
Music fans where be able to stream THE 58TH ANNUAL GRAMMY AWARDS® live on more digital platforms than ever before via CBS All Access, the CBS Television Network’s digital subscription video on-demand and live streaming service.
LL COOL J returned to host the 2016 Grammy awards.
Presenters included current GRAMMY nominee Cam; Stephen Colbert; James Corden; actress Kaley Cuoco; singer/actress Selena Gomez; singer/actress Ariana Grande; Ice Cube; O’Shea Jackson, Jr.; actress Anna Kendrick; Seth MacFarlane; Ryan Seacrest; Ed Sheeran; Sam Smith.
Performers include Adele; Travis Barker; James Bay; Justin Bieber; Gary Clark Jr.; Andra Day; Diplo; Ellie Goulding; the Broadway cast of “Hamilton”; Alice Cooper, Johnny Depp and Joe Perry of The Hollywood Vampires; Lady Gaga; Sam Hunt; Tori Kelly; Kendrick Lamar; Little Big Town; Pitbull; Bonnie Raitt; Rihanna; Skrillex; Chris Stapleton; Robin Thicke; Carrie Underwood; and The Weeknd.
Earth, Wind & Fire founding member and seven-time GRAMMY Award winner Maurice accepted the Lifetime Achievement Award for The band.
Grammy Highlights:
1. Lady Gaga’s tribute: Lady Gaga gave a heartwarming tribute to David Bowie.
2. Taylor Swift: Taylor swift takes home the Album of The Year Award.
3. LL, John Legend, Demi Lovato, Tyrese Gibson paid tribute to Lionel Richie. Lionel Richie is the 2016 MusiCares Person of the Year. Lionel Richie joined in for his hit single “All Night Long,”
4. Kendick Lamar stole the show with a spectacular performance a medley of three tracks, including two from his acclaimed 2015 LP, To Pimp a Butterfly.