2024 Grammy Awards Draw Record Viewership with Historic Wins and Memorable Performances
Taylor Swift makes history as viewership hits a four-year high, marking a trend of rising ratings for award shows.
- The 2024 Grammy Awards saw a significant increase in viewership, drawing an average of 16.9 million viewers, marking the highest audience since 2020.
- Taylor Swift made history by becoming the first artist to win Album of the Year four times, for her album 'Midnights', which also won Best Pop Vocal Album.
- The increase in viewership is part of a trend of rising ratings for award shows in 2024, with the Golden Globes also experiencing a significant jump.
- Streaming on Paramount+ also saw a record high, with live viewership up 173% from last year.
- The ceremony featured memorable performances and appearances by music legends such as Tracy Chapman, Joni Mitchell, and Celine Dion, contributing to the high viewership.