Award-Winning Host and Performer James Corden of CBS’ “The Late Late Show” to Host the 59th Annual GRAMMY Awards®
Music’s Biggest Night® Airs
Live On CBS Sunday, Feb. 12, 2017
SANTA MONICA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Recording Academy® and CBS announced today that James
Corden, the Emmy- and Tony Award-winning multi-faceted host of CBS’ “The
Late Late Show With James Corden,” will host the 59th
Annual GRAMMY Awards®, marking his
first year as master of ceremonies for Music’s Biggest Night®.
Taking place at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, the GRAMMY Awards will be
broadcast live in HDTV and 5.1 surround sound on the CBS Television
Network, Sunday, Feb. 12, 2017, 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT.
“Thanks to ‘Carpool Karaoke,’ we’ve all been on some incredible rides
with James, and The Recording Academy couldn’t be more excited to
welcome his passion and enthusiasm for music, both as an entertainer and
a fan, to the GRAMMY® stage on Feb. 12,” said Recording
Academy President/CEO Neil Portnow. “He’s got big shoes to fill after
the magnificent run we had with LL COOL J, but James is a commanding,
dynamic showman who is perfect to host the GRAMMY Awards.”
“I am truly honored to be hosting the GRAMMYs next year,” said Corden.
“It’s the biggest, most prestigious award show in music and I feel
incredibly lucky to be part of such an incredible night.”
“James Corden’s remarkable range of talents makes him a star on any
screen and every stage,” said Jack Sussman, executive vice president,
specials, music and live events, CBS Entertainment. “We see it every
night on CBS, every day on YouTube and audiences are still talking about
his acclaimed performance hosting the Tony’s last June. We look forward
to bringing James’ exceptional showmanship, infectious energy and his
undeniable kinship with music to the GRAMMY stage. At the same time,”
continued Sussman, “everyone involved with the GRAMMYs®
tips their hats with gratitude and respect to LL COOL J for an
outstanding five years as host. LL was a dynamic host who guided our
broadcast to great success with charisma, gravitas and poignancy when
the moment called for it. His contributions—both on-air and
behind-the-scenes as our valued collaborator—will be long remembered and
always appreciated.”
“James Corden is a captivating host, and I have no doubt that his
musical background, personal charm, and comedic instincts will resonate
with our audience,” said executive producer of the GRAMMY Awards Ken
Ehrlich. “For the past five years, we’ve been fortunate to have had LL
COOL J host our show, and I trust that James will bring the same
professionalism and charisma to Music’s Biggest Night.”
Corden is an acclaimed host, performer, writer, and producer with
accomplishments that span television, theater, film, and comedy. Since
he took the helm of “The Late Late Show” in March 2015, the show has won
an Emmy Award for Outstanding Interactive Program, achieved its highest
ratings since the show’s inception in 1995, and become known for
groundbreaking videos and sketches, including the viral phenomenon,
“Carpool Karaoke.” The segment has featured music superstars Adele,
Stevie Wonder, Lady Gaga, Sir Elton John, and Justin Bieber, among
others, and set YouTube records, with nearly 2 billion views and more
than 8 million subscribers. “The Late Late Show Carpool Karaoke
Primetime Special” won an Emmy for Outstanding Variety, Music Or Comedy
Special.
Corden came to American late-night television with a growing list of
award-winning and critically acclaimed credits, including a Tony Award
for Best Leading Actor in a Play for his role in “One Man, Two Guvnors”
on Broadway and a BAFTA Award for the U.K. television series “Gavin &
Stacey,” which he co-created and co-wrote. In 2016, Corden hosted the
70th Annual Tony Awards, which had its largest audience in 15 years. In
addition, he has hosted England’s Brit Awards four times.
The 59th Annual GRAMMY Awards are produced by AEG Ehrlich Ventures for
The Recording Academy. Ken Ehrlich is executive producer, Louis J.
Horvitz is director, Ben Winston is a producer, and David Wild and
Ehrlich are the writers.
About The Recording Academy
Established in 1957, The Recording Academy is an organization of
musicians, songwriters, producers, engineers and recording professionals
dedicated to improving the cultural condition and quality of life for
music and its makers. Internationally known for the GRAMMY Awards — the
preeminent peer-recognized award for musical excellence and the most
credible brand in music — The Recording Academy is responsible for
groundbreaking professional development, cultural enrichment, advocacy,
education and human services programs. The Academy continues to focus on
its mission of recognizing musical excellence, advocating for the
well-being of music makers and ensuring music remains an indelible part
of our culture. For more information about The Recording Academy, please
visit www.grammy.com.
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Contacts
The Recording Academy
Neda Azarfar
310-392-3777
neda.azarfar@grammy.com
or
CBS
Television
Tiffany Smith-Anoa’i / Kate Fisher
818-655-1587 /
212-975-3818
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/ khfisher@cbs.com
or
Rogers
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310-854-8116
/ 310-854-8137
moconnor@rogersandcowan.com
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or
CBS
Photo
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