Corden To Host Grammy Awards

The 59th Annual Grammy Awards has found the perfect new, musically compatible host — James Corden, the Emmy- and Tony Award-winning host of The Late Late Show With James Corden on CBS and the man who popularized “Carpool Karaoke” has been tapped as the new host of Music’s Biggest Night®, which rolls live on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2017 from Staples Center in Los Angeles and broadcast live on CBS at 8pm ET/5pm PT.

Recording Academy President/CEO Neil Portnow said, “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. 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.”

Ken Ehrlich, Executive Producer of the Grammy Awards, commented, “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. 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 remarked, “I am truly honored to be hosting the Grammys next year. It’s the biggest, most prestigious award show in music and I feel incredibly lucky to be part of such an incredible night.”