The Grammys and CBS announced a new 10-year deal to keep the telecast on CBS through 2021.
The deal keeps the ceremony on the network that has broadcast it since 1973. The agreement includes the addition of a new two-hour series of Grammy specials, details of which will be announced later.
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It also includes the continued annual broadcast of "The Grammy Nominations Concert Live — Countdown To Music's Biggest Night," an hourlong special with nominations in several categories and performances by past winners or nominees.
This year's "Live" show, the fourth, will air Nov. 30. The 54th annual Grammy Awards will air Feb. 12.
"We are so pleased to continue our longstanding partnership with our friends at CBS, which has grown beyond our signature Grammy Awards event," Neil Portnow, President and CEO of the Academy, said in a statement. "We have consistently collaborated to ensure that a dynamic, fresh and diverse live telecast is presented, and we are proud of the collective growth and results we have achieved."
"We are excited to be the home of the Grammys for another decade and to continue our long and mutually beneficial partnership with The Recording Academy," added Leslie Moonves, president and chief executive officer, CBS Corporation. "The long-term structure of this deal will provide even greater continuity with marketing and sales opportunities for both organizations for an event that continues to grow in size and scope — both culturally and commercially."
The broadcast of the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards attracted 26.7 million viewers, the ceremony's largest audience since 2000. It averaged a 10.0/27 in adults 18–49 demographic.