The Recording Academy has announced that SZA, the artist with the highest number of nominations at this year’s Grammy Awards, will be taking the stage for a live performance at the Los Angeles ceremony on February 4.
With a remarkable nine nominations in various categories, SZA is a top contender for the prestigious music awards. Her album, “SOS,” is in the running for Album of the Year, while her tracks “Kill Bill” and “Love Language” have earned nominations for both Record and Song of the Year. The R&B categories are also dominated by SZA, with “SOS” and “Kill Bill” nominated for Best Progressive R&B Album and Best R&B Performance, respectively. Additionally, her songs “Love Language” and “Snooze” have secured nominations for Best Traditional R&B Performance and Best R&B Song.
In the realm of rap, SZA’s “Low” is a contender for Best Melodic Rap Performance, and her collaboration with Phoebe Bridgers, “Ghost in the Machine,” is vying for the Best Pop Duo/Group Performance award.
This announcement follows SZA’s presentation of the Best Musica Urbana Album award to Bad Bunny at last year’s Grammy Awards. Notably, SZA clinched her first Grammy win in 2022 with “Kiss Me More,” a collaboration with Doja Cat, after receiving 15 nominations.
The news of SZA’s Grammy performance comes on the heels of the Recording Academy’s revelation that Joni Mitchell will grace the awards show stage for the first time. Mitchell, who returned to live performances in 2022 after a two-decade hiatus, made a surprise appearance at the Newport Folk Festival before officially coming back at the Echoes Through the Canyon festival in June 2023.
SZA to Perform at 2024 Grammys
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SZA joins an impressive lineup of Grammy performers that includes Travis Scott, Dua Lipa, Burna Boy, Billie Eilish, Luke Combs, Olivia Rodrigo, and Billy Joel, making a return to the award show after more than two decades. U2 is set to perform live from their Sphere residency in Las Vegas.
The Premiere Ceremony, taking place hours before the main Grammys ceremony, will be hosted by Justin Tranter. Performers at the Premiere Ceremony include Gaby Moreno, Kirk Franklin, Pentatonix, and Laufey.
The main Grammy Awards show will be broadcast on Sunday, February 4, on CBS and Paramount Plus at 8 p.m. ET, with Trevor Noah returning for his fourth consecutive year as the host.
