The 2021 Grammy Opening Performance Announcement Is Causing Quite A Stir
As anticipation for the 2021 Grammy Awards continues to grow, more and more information is coming out about performers and what we can expect from the show. The nominees dropped in November 2020 and, since then, fans have been speculating about which artists will take home the most coveted awards. While Beyoncé leads with the most nominations for "Black Parade" and her various other works, Dua Lipa, Billie Eilish, Megan Thee Stallion, Post Malone, and Taylor Swift are among the other notable nominees.
Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Grammys, which will be hosted by The Daily Show's Trevor Noah, will look a little different than they have in the past. According to the Grammys website, the show will be fully live, but there will be few or possibly no audience members at the Staples Center when the performances take place. Harvey Mason Jr., who is the President/CEO of the Recording Academy, told Variety that the show will likely be something "a little more virtual."
Though the awards show will play out differently than it has in the past, one thing is for sure: There will be plenty of exciting performances. And, on March 10, 2021, the show's officials announced who would be opening music's biggest night. Keep scrolling to see who it is!
Harry Styles is set to open the 2021 Grammy Awards ceremony
On March 10, 2021, the Grammys announced an exciting addition to its list of performers: Harry Styles! In an interview with Variety, Jack Sussman, CBS' executive vice president of specials, music and live events, announced that Styles will be performing "at the top of the show." It makes sense for Styles to grace the stage this year, as the singer is up for his first-ever Grammy awards for Best Solo Performance, Best Pop Vocal Album, and Best Music Video. While we do not know which song (or songs) Styles will perform, it's pretty safe to bet that his hits "Watermelon Sugar," "Adore You," or "Golden" might make the cut.
While speaking with Variety, Sussman also talked about K-pop group BTS' performance, and said that "they're going to have fun and engage the audience at home." Other performers include Cardi B, Doja Cat, Miranda Lambert, Chris Martin, and John Mayer. However, we'll have to wait for the March 14, 2021 broadcast to see all the performers, nominees, and exciting moments the 63rd Grammy Awards have in store!