The 63rd annual Grammy Awards start at 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time (U.S.) on Sunday, March 14, 2021, with comedian Trevor Noah hosting the event at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. You can watch every minute of this year’s Grammy Awards on CBS, live with a VPN.
Where can I watch the 2021 Grammys?
CBS holds the broadcasting rights for the Grammys. You can either watch the Grammy Awards for free on CBS (via your cable account or a cord-cutting service), or through its streaming service Paramount+, previously known as CBS All Access. You can also watch the Grammy Awards for free with Locast.
Here’s how to watch the Grammy Awards online with a VPN on a computer:
- Sign up for ExpressVPN.
- Get ExpressVPN on your device.
- Connect to a secure U.S. server location.
- Visit CBS.com or https://www.locast.org/
- Enjoy a great night of music!
Other cord-cutting services, like YouTube TV, Hulu, and AT&T Live TV will also be showing the Grammys live and offer a 5- or 7-day free trial. Simply sign in to your preferred service and connect to a server location in the U.S. to stream. Some restrictions may apply.
[Recommended] Stream the 2021 Grammy Awards FREE on Locast
Locast.org is a free, non-profit service that lets you stream local television channels live, including CBS, from across the United States. If you’re watching on a computer (Mac, Windows, or Linux), you will need to use the ExpressVPN browser extension for Chrome, Firefox, or Edge.
To watch the Grammys live on Locast:
- Get ExpressVPN.
- Connect to a server location in the U.S. on your computer. (Mobile is not recommended.)
- Use the ExpressVPN browser extension for Chrome, Firefox, or Edge.
- Go to https://www.locast.org/ and sign up for free.
- Pick a CBS station in the market corresponding to your server location and start streaming.
For more ways to watch the Grammys jump to…
- How to stream the Grammys with Paramount+
- How to stream the Grammys on AT&T TV Now
- How to stream the Grammys on Hulu
- How to stream the Grammys on YouTube TV
- How to stream the Grammys on FuboTV
Grammys on CBS: Stream live with the Paramount+ (previously CBS All Access) app
You can also stream the Grammys live on your phone, tablet, or streaming media console with the Paramount+ app.
The Paramount+ app is available for iOS and Android, as well as Amazon Fire TV, Chromecast, Roku, Apple TV, PS4, Xbox, and more. You can use ExpressVPN on all of these devices.
Viewing requirements are more or less the same as watching from the website:
- Get ExpressVPN
- Connect to an ExpressVPN server location in the U.S.
- Sign in to your Paramount+ account
- Stream away!
If you need help using ExpressVPN with any of these devices, check out the step-by-step tutorials in ExpressVPN’s Support Center.
Watch the Grammys on AT&T TV Now
Price: 55 USD/month and up
AT&T TV Now gives you access to all the major U.S. news networks, and they also offer a seven-day free trial. You will need to provide a valid U.S. address and credit card.
To watch the awards live on AT&T TV Now:
- Get ExpressVPN.
- Connect to a server location in the U.S.
- Go to AT&T TV Now and sign up.
- Settle in and enjoy!
Watching on a computer? For the best streaming experience, use the ExpressVPN browser extension for Chrome, Firefox, or Edge.
Watching on mobile? Fire up the AT&T TV Now app on your Android or iOS device.
Learn more about watching AT&T TV Now with ExpressVPN.
Live stream the 2021 Grammys on Hulu
Price: 55 USD/month and up
Hulu with Live TV is another way to catch the Grammys and offers a seven-day free trial. You may need to supply a valid U.S. postal code (e.g., 10012, 48104) and credit card.
To watch the awards show live online on Hulu:
- Get ExpressVPN.
- Connect to a server location in the U.S.
- Go to Hulu and select a plan.
- Tune in to the action!
Watching on a computer? For the best streaming experience, use the ExpressVPN browser extension for Chrome, Firefox, or Edge.
Watching on mobile? Fire up the Hulu app on your Android device.
Learn more about watching Hulu with ExpressVPN.
Watch the Grammys live on YouTube TV
Price: 65 USD/month
YouTube TV provides access to CBS, and offers a five-day free trial.
Note that you may need to supply a valid U.S. postal code (e.g., 10012, 48104).
To watch the Grammys live on YouTube TV:
- Get ExpressVPN.
- Connect to a server location in the U.S.
- Go to YouTube TV and sign up.
- Find the CBS channel and start streaming.
Watching on a computer? For the best streaming experience, use the ExpressVPN browser extension for Chrome, Firefox, or Edge.
Watching on mobile? Fire up the YouTube TV app on your Android or iOS device.
Learn more about watching YouTube with ExpressVPN.
Watch the Grammys on fuboTV
Price: 65 USD/month and up
fuboTV is primarily geared toward sports fans, but also includes many news and entertainment channels, like CBS. It’s another way to catch all the action and offers a seven-day free trial. You may need to supply a valid U.S. postal code (e.g., 10012, 48104) and channels will be tailored to your server location.
To watch live on fuboTV:
- Get ExpressVPN.
- Connect to a server location in the U.S.
- Go to fuboTV and select a plan.
- Kick back and enjoy the show!
Watching on a computer? For the best streaming experience, use the ExpressVPN browser extension for Chrome, Firefox, or Edge.
Watching on mobile? Fire up the fuboTV app on your Android device.
Learn more about how to watch fuboTV with ExpressVPN.
Who is hosting the Grammys?
The Daily Show host and comedian Trevor Noah will be taking the reins from Alicia Keys to host the Grammys for the first time this year.
Who’s performing at the Grammys?
The 2021 Grammy Awards will include live performances from Cardi B, BTS, Brandi Carlile, DaBaby, Doja Cat, Billie Eilish, Haim, Lil Baby, Dua Lipa, Megan Thee Stallion, Harry Styles, and Taylor Swift.
Who are the Grammys nominees in 2021?
The 2021 Grammy Award nominees represent the best in music. Leading the nominations with nine in total is Beyoncé, who has already won 24 Grammys. Here are the nominees from the biggest categories in the awards show:
Record of The Year
“Black Parade” by Beyoncé
“Colors” by Black Pumas
“Rockstar” by DaBaby Featuring Roddy Ricch
“Say So” by Doja Cat
“Everything I Wanted” by Billie Eilish
“Don’t Start Now” by Dua Lipa
“Circles” by Post Malone
“Savage” by Megan Thee Stallion featuring Beyoncé
Album of the Year
Chilombo by Jhené Aiko
Black Pumas (Deluxe Edition) by Black Pumas
Everyday Life by Coldplay
Djesse Vol. 3 by Jacob Collier
Women In Music Pt. III by Haim
Future Nostalgia by Dua Lipa
Hollywood’s Bleeding by Post Malone
Folklore by Taylor Swift
Song of the Year
“Black Parade” by Beyoncé
“The Box” by Roddy Ricch
“Cardigan” by Taylor Swift
“Circles” by Post Malone
“Don’t Start Now” by Dua Lipa
“Everything I Wanted” by Billie Eilish
“I Can’t Breathe” by H.E.R.
“If The World Was Ending” by JP Saxe featuring Julia Michaels
Best New Artist
Ingrid Andress
Phoebe Bridgers
Chika
Noah Cyrus
D Smoke
Doja Cat
Kaytranada
Megan Thee Stallion
Best Pop Solo Performance
“Yummy” by Justin Bieber
“Say So” by Doja Cat
“Everything I Wanted” by Billie Eilish
“Don’t Start Now” by Dua Lipa
“Watermelon Sugar” by Harry Styles
“Cardigan” by Taylor Swift
Best Pop Duo/Group Performance
“Un Dia (One Day)” by J Balvin, Dua Lipa, Bad Bunny & Tainy
“Intentions” by Justin Bieber featuring Quavo
“Dynamite” by BTS
“Rain On Me” by Lady Gaga with Ariana Grande
“Exile” by Taylor Swift featuring Bon Iver
Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album
Blue Umbrella by (Burt Bacharach &) Daniel Tashian
True Love: A Celebration of Cole Porter by Harry Connick Jr.
American Standard by James Taylor
Unfollow The Rules by Rufus Wainwright
Judy by Renée Zellweger
Best Pop Vocal Album
Changes by Justin Bieber
Chromatica by Lady Gaga
Future Nostalgia by Dua Lipa
Fine Line by Harry Styles
Folklore by Taylor Swift
Best Rap Performance
“Deep Reverence” by Big Sean Featuring Nipsey Hussle
“Bop” by DaBaby
“What’s Poppin” by Jack Harlow
“The Bigger Picture” by Lil Baby
“Savage” by Megan Thee Stallion Featuring Beyoncé
“Dior” by Pop Smoke
Best Melodic Rap Performance
“Rockstar” by DaBaby Featuring Roddy Ricch
“Laugh Now, Cry Later” by Drake Featuring Lil Durk
“Lockdown” by Anderson .Paak
“The Box” by Roddy Ricch
“Highest In The Room” by Travis Scott
Best Rap Song
“The Bigger Picture” by Lil Baby
“The Box” by Roddy Ricch
“Laugh Now, Cry Later” by Drake Featuring Lil Durk
“Rockstar” by DaBaby Featuring Roddy Ricch
“Savage” by Megan Thee Stallion Featuring Beyoncé
Best Rap Album
Black Habits by D Smoke
Alfredo by Freddie Gibbs & The Alchemist
A Written Testimony by Jay Electronica
King’s Disease by Nas
The Allegory by Royce Da 5’9”
Best R&B Performance
“Lightning & Thunder” by Jhené Aiko Featuring John Legend
“Black Parade” by Beyoncé
“All I Need” by Jacob Collier Featuring Mahalia & Ty Dolla $ign
“Goat Head” by Brittany Howard
“See Me” by Emily King
Best Traditional R&B Performance
“Sit On Down” by The Baylor Project Featuring Jean Baylor & Marcus Baylor
“Wonder What She Thinks Of Me” by Chloe X Halle
“Let Me Go” by Mykal Kilgore
“Anything For You” by Ledisi
“Distance” by Yebba
Best R&B Song
“Better Than I Imagine” by Robert Glasper Featuring H.E.R. & Meshell Ndegeocello
“Black Parade” by Beyoncé
“Collide” by Tiana Major9 & EARTHGANG
“Do It” by Chloe X Halle
“Slow Down” by Skip Marley & H.E.R.
Best Progressive R&B Album
Chilombo by Jhené Aiko
Ungodly Hour by Chloe X Halle
Free Nationals by Free Nationals
F*** Yo Feelings by Robert Glasper
It Is What It Is by Thundercat
Best R&B Album
Happy 2 Be Here by Ant Clemons
Take Time by Giveon
To Feel Love/d by Luke James
Bigger Love by John Legend
All Rise by Gregory Porter
Best Country Solo Performance
“Stick That In Your Country Song” by Eric Church
“Who You Thought I Was” by Brandy Clark
“When My Amy Prays” by Vince Gill
“Black Like Me” by Mickey Guyton
“Bluebird” by Miranda Lambert
Best Country Duo/Group Performance
“All Night” by Brothers Osborne
“10,000 Hours” by Dan + Shay & Justin Bieber
“Ocean” by Lady A
“Sugar Coat” by Little Big Town
“Some People Do” by Old Dominion
Best Country Song
“Bluebird” by Miranda Lambert
“The Bones” by Maren Morris
“Crowded Table” by The Highwomen
“More Hearts Than Mine” by Ingrid Andress
“Some People Do” by Old Dominion
Best Country Album
Lady Like by Ingrid Andress
Your Life Is A Record by Brandy Clark
Wildcard by Miranda Lambert
Nightfall by Little Big Town
Never Will by Ashley McBryde
Best Dance Recording
“On My Mind” by Diplo and Sidepiece
“My High” by Disclosure Featuring Aminé & Slowthai
“The Difference” by Flume Featuring Toro y Moi
“Both Of Us” by Jayda G
“10%” by Kaytranada Featuring Kali Uchis
Best Dance/Electronic Album
Kick I by Arca
Planet’s Mad by Baauer
Energy by Disclosure
Bubba by Kaytranada
Good Faith by Madeon
Best Contemporary Instrumental Album
Axiom by Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah
Chronology Of A Dream: Live At The Village Vanguard by Jon Batiste
Take The Stairs by Black Violin
Americana by Grégoire Maret, Romain Collin and Bill Frisell
Live At The Royal Albert Hall by Snarky Puppy
Best Rock Performance
“Shameika” by Fiona Apple
“Not” by Big Thief
“Kyoto” by Phoebe Bridgers
“The Steps” by Haim
“Stay High” by Brittany Howard
“Daylight” by Grace Potter
Best Metal Performance
“Bum-Rush” by Body Count
“Underneath” by Code Orange
“The In-Between” by In This Moment
“Bloodmoney” by Poppy
“Executioner’s Tax (Swing Of The Axe) – Live” by Power Trip
Best Rock Song
“KYOTO” by Phoebe Bridgers
“Lost In Yesterday” by Tame Impala
“Not” by Big Thief
“Shameika” by Fiona Apple
“Stay High” by Brittany Howard
Best Rock Album
A Hero’s Death by Fontaines D.C.
Kiwanuka by Michael Kiwanuka
Daylight by Grace Potter
Sound & Fury by Sturgill Simpson
The New Abnormal by The Strokes
Best Alternative Music Album
Fetch The Bolt Cutters by Fiona Apple
Hyperspace by Beck
Punisher by Phoebe Bridgers
Jaime by Brittany Howard
The Slow Rush by Tame Impala
Best Music Video
“Brown Skin Girl” by Beyoncé
“Life Is Good” by Future Featuring Drake
“Lockdown” by Anderson .Paak
“Adore You” by Harry Styles
“Goliath” by Woodkid
Best Music Film
Beastie Boys Story by Beastie Boys
Black Is King by Beyoncé
We Are Freestyle Love Supreme by Freestyle Love Supreme
Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice by Linda Ronstadt
That Little Ol’ Band From Texas by ZZ Top