Omicron Causes US Grammy Awards Postponement for Second Consecutive Year

[Asia Economy Reporter Cho Hyun-ui] The Grammy Awards, the most prestigious music awards in the United States, have been postponed for the second consecutive year due to the spread of the new Omicron variant of COVID-19.

The Recording Academy, the organizer, and CBS, the broadcaster, announced jointly on the 5th (local time), stating, "The health and safety of the music industry, audience, and staff are the top priority."

This year's 64th ceremony was originally scheduled to be held on the 31st at the Crypto.com Arena (formerly Staples Center) in Los Angeles (LA). The Recording Academy and CBS said, "We will announce the new schedule soon."

This is the second consecutive year the Grammy Awards have been postponed due to the spread of COVID-19. Last year, the ceremony was postponed from January 31 to March 14.

At this year's ceremony, jazz singer and composer of the animated film Soul, John Batiste, received the most nominations with 11, including the top award category, "Record of the Year." BTS (Bangtan Sonyeondan) was nominated for "Best Pop Duo/Group Performance."

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