Grammy Awards Leaves CBS After 50 Years in Historic Move to Disney Networks
The Grammy Awards will move from CBS to Disney-owned networks in a landmark 10-year deal spanning 2027 through 2036. The prestigious music awards show will air on ABC, Hulu, and Disney+ after more than 50 years with CBS.
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This transition marks a significant shift in the show's broadcasting history. CBS has hosted the Grammys since 1973, following a brief stint on ABC (1971-1972) and NBC (1959-1970). The current CBS agreement, signed in 2016, will continue through 2026.
The deal materialized after CBS and The Recording Academy failed to reach terms during their exclusive negotiating window, though CBS remained interested. Disney ultimately secured the rights, adding the Grammys to their impressive lineup of live events.
Disney Entertainment Co-Chairman Dana Walden emphasized the importance of live events in today's media landscape, while Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. expressed excitement about joining the Disney ecosystem while acknowledging CBS's long-standing partnership.
The move aligns with CBS's strategy to focus resources on live sports and prime-time franchises. For ABC, this acquisition means they will broadcast the Grammys, Oscars, Super Bowl, CMA Awards, and Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve in the deal's first year.
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