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The omicron variant and the increase in the number of infections in Los Angeles caused the Grammy Awards, the most renowned in the world of music, to move to Las Vegas, and the big date has arrived: everything ready in the city of sin for the celebration.
In addition to the usual flow of tourists and students enjoying their spring break along the well-known Las Vegas Boulevard and Flamingo Street, on this sunny Sunday there is the addition of various lights and signs that remind us that the 64th edition of the Grammy is today at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.
A venue with capacity for almost 17,000 spectatorsand that will welcome some awards that do not have clearly defined winners in the four main categories: best song of the year, best recording, album of the year and best new artist.
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All the lights point to the very young Billie Eilish and Olivia Rodrigo to win the gramophone in the category of album of the year.
In the case of Rodrigo, he is also a firm candidate to succeed in the category of best new artist, and it is not ruled out that he will do the same in the category of best song of the year with “Drivers License”.
“Love for Sale”, the compilation of jazz classics recorded by Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett, whose recognition would put the finishing touch to the charismatic ‘ ;crooner’ they will also play a fundamental role in the return to ‘normality’ of the Grammys.
Approximately 8 million people tuned in last year to the American free-to-air television network -CBS- for the delivery of these awards; half that in 2020, thus reaching record lows.
The Recording Academy will treat to reverse the situation in this edition that is celebrated just one week after the Oscars 2022, marked by the controversy over Will Smith’s slap in the face of Chris Rock and that has focused attention ;n of the public throughout the week.