New Delhi: In a groundbreaking move that reshapes the music industry landscape, The Walt Disney Company has secured a 10-year global deal with The Recording Academy to exclusively simulcast The Grammys on ABC, Hulu, and Disney+ starting from 2027. This strategic partnership marks a significant milestone, making Disney the first new home for Music’s Biggest Night in half a century.
A New Era for The Grammys
The agreement between The Recording Academy and Disney signifies a transformative era for The Grammys. Beyond the exclusive simulcast, the partnership will also involve the production of multiple GRAMMY-branded music specials and additional innovative programming across Disney’s diverse platforms.
Disney’s Growing Empire of Live Events
The Grammys join an impressive roster of prestigious live events at The Walt Disney Company, including The Oscars, The CMA Awards, Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest, and the powerhouse sports entertainment brand, ESPN. In a remarkable alignment, 2027 will see ABC host The Grammys, The Oscars, and Super Bowl LXI, solidifying Disney’s position as the ultimate destination for world-class live entertainment.
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A Shared Vision for the Future of Music
Dana Walden, Co-Chairman of Disney Entertainment, expressed enthusiasm for the collaboration, stating, “As The Walt Disney Company combines forces with The Recording Academy to open this exciting new chapter in the history of The Grammys, we do so with pride and gratitude. Live events have never been more important to our culture and industry, and we just acquired one of the crown jewels, adding to our portfolio of world-class programming across all genres.”
Harvey Mason jr., CEO of The Recording Academy, echoed the sentiment, emphasizing the significance of the partnership. “We are completely thrilled to be bringing The Grammys and other new music programming to the Disney ecosystem,” he said. “This partnership represents another important milestone in the Academy’s transformation and growth, and strengthens our ability to fulfill our mission of uplifting and serving music people around including the addition of thousands of new women voting members, global expansion efforts, legislative advocacy, and consistent growth in GRAMMY telecast ratings.
