Where to watch the 2023 Grammys live online

Last updated: October 12, 2023

The 65th Annual Grammy Awards will start at 8 p.m. ET on Sunday, February 5, 2023, with comedian Trevor Noah returning to host the spectacular music event. The entire awards show—including musical performances—will be broadcast on CBS. Here’s how to watch the Grammys live!

Where can I watch the 2023 Grammys?

CBS holds the broadcasting rights for the Grammys. You can either watch the Grammy Awards for free on CBS (via your cable account or a cord-cutting service), or through its streaming service Paramount+, previously known as CBS All Access. 

Cord-cutting services such as Hulu + Live TV, fuboTV, YouTube TV, and DirecTV Stream (previously AT&T TV Now) all include CBS and will be showing the Grammys live, and also offer free trials. Simply sign in to your preferred service to stream!

This year, the Grammys will feature a complementary viewing experience on live.grammy.com. Catch all the awards highlights during, before, and after the ceremony. The site will feature GRAMMY performances, acceptance speeches, the GRAMMY Live red carpet livestream special, the full Premiere Ceremony livestream, behind-the-scenes backstage moments, and more.

How to stream the Grammys for free on CBS
Stream the 2023 Grammys on Paramount+
Tune in to the 2023 Grammys with YouTube TV
Watch the 65th Grammy Awards on Hulu + Live TV
Catch the Grammys with fuboTV
How to watch the Grammys live online on DirecTV Stream

Stream the Grammys for free on CBS

Price: Free

CBS is free over the air in the U.S. If you have cable, you can easily stream the Grammys live via cbs.com by signing in with your TV provider or cord-cutting service.

How to stream the 2023 Grammys via Paramount+

Price: 4.99 USD/month and up

Paramount+, formerly known as CBS All Access, is another great way to watch the event. It comes with a 7-day free trial, and you can enjoy the full show on your favorite devices with the Paramount+ app.

Watch the Grammys live on YouTube TV

Price: 65 USD/month

YouTube TV carries CBS, and offers a 14-day free trial. YouTube TV does not require payment with a U.S. credit card, but you may need to supply a valid U.S. ZIP code (e.g., 30301 or 11222) to sign up. 

Live stream the 2023 Grammys on Hulu + Live TV

Price: 77 USD/month and up

Hulu with Live TV is an excellent cord-cutting service that includes CBS. There’s a seven-day free trial, though you may have to supply a valid U.S. ZIP code (e.g., 30301 or 11222) and credit card when signing up.

Catch the 65th Grammy Awards on fuboTV

Price: 75 USD/month and up

While fuboTV is primarily geared toward sports fans, the streaming service also includes several entertainment channels such as CBS. It’s another way to catch the full ceremony live, and also offers a seven-day free trial. You may need to supply a valid U.S. ZIP code (e.g., 30301 or 11222).

Watch the 65th Grammys on DirecTV Stream (formerly AT&T TV Now)

Price: 69.99 USD/month and up

DirecTV Stream gives you access to CBS, along with a five-day free trial—though you’ll need to provide a valid U.S. address and credit card when signing up.

Who will be hosting the Grammys?

The Daily Show host and comedian Trevor Noah will reprise his role as host for the third consecutive year.

Who’s performing at the Grammys?

The 2023 Grammy Awards will include live performances from Bad Bunny, Mary J. Blige, Brandi Carlile, Luke Combs, Steve Lacy, Lizzo, Kim Petras, and Sam Smith.

Who are the Grammy nominees for 2023? 

The 2023 Grammy Award nominees represent the best in music. Beyoncé’s renaissance continues; she leads the pack with nine nominations. Kendrick Lamar follows with eight, and Adele and Brandi Carlile with seven each. Here are the nominees from the biggest categories in the awards show:

Record of The Year
“Don’t Shut Me Down” by ABBA
“Easy On Me” by Adele
“BREAK MY SOUL” by Beyoncé
“Good Morning Gorgeous” by Mary J. Blige
“You And Me On The Rock” by Brandi Carlile Featuring Lucius
“Woman” by Doja Cat
“Bad Habit” by Steve Lacy
“The Heart Part 5” by Kendrick Lamar
“About Damn Time” by Lizzo
“As It Was” by Harry Styles

Album of the Year
Voyage by ABBA
30 by Adele
Un Verano Sin Ti by Bad Bunny
RENAISSANCE by Beyoncé
Good Morning Gorgeous (Deluxe) by Mary J. Blige
In These Silent Days by Brandi Carlile
Music Of The Spheres by Coldplay
Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers by Kendrick Lamar
Special by Lizzo
Harry’s House by Harry Styles

Song of the Year
“abcdefu” by Gayle
“About Damn Time” by Lizzo
“All Too Well (10 Minute Version) (The Short Film)” by Taylor Swift
“As It Was” by Harry Styles
“Bad Habit” by Steve Lacy
“BREAK MY SOUL” by Beyoncé
“Easy On Me” by Adele
“GOD DID” by DJ Khaled Featuring Rick Ross, Lil Wayne, Jay-Z, John Legend & Fridayy
“The Heart Part 5″ by Kendrick Lamar
“Just Like That” by Bonnie Raitt

Best New Artist
Anitta
Omar Apollo
DOMi & JD Beck
Muni Long
Samara Joy
Latto
Måneskin
Tobe Nwigwe
Molly Tuttle
Wet Leg

Best Pop Solo Performance
“Easy On Me” by Adele
“Moscow Mule” by Bad Bunny
“Woman” by Doja Cat
“Bad Habit” by Steve Lacy
“About Damn Time” by Lizzo
“As It Was” by Harry Styles

Best Pop Duo/Group Performance
“Don’t Shut Me Down” by ABBA
“Bam Bam” by Camila Cabello Featuring Ed Sheeran
“My Universe” by Coldplay & BTS
“I Like You (A Happier Song)” by Post Malone & Doja Cat
“Unholy” by Sam Smith & Kim Petras

Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album
“Higher” by Michael Bublé
“When Christmas Comes Around…” by Kelly Clarkson
“I Dream Of Christmas (Extended)” by Norah Jones
“Evergreen” by Pentatonix
“Thank You” by Diana Ross

Best Pop Vocal Album
“Voyage” by ABBA
“30” by Adele
“Music Of The Spheres” by Coldplay
“Special” by Lizzo
“Harry’s House” by Harry Styles

Best Rap Performance
“GOD DID” by DJ Khaled Featuring Rick Ross, Lil Wayne, Jay-Z, John Legend & Fridayy
“Vegas” by Doja Cat
“pushin P” by Gunna & Future Featuring Young Thug
“F.N.F. (Let’s Go)” by Hitkidd & GloRilla
“The Heart Part 5” by Kendrick Lamar

Best Melodic Rap Performance
“BEAUTIFUL” by DJ Khaled Featuring Future & SZA
“WAIT FOR U” by Future Featuring Drake & Tems
“First Class” by Jack Harlow
“Die Hard” by Kendrick Lamar Featuring Blxst & Amanda Reifer
“Big Energy (Live)” by Latto

Best Rap Song
“Churchill Downs” by Jack Harlow Featuring Drake
“GOD DID” by DJ Khaled Featuring Rick Ross, Lil Wayne, Jay-Z, John Legend & Fridayy
“The Heart Part 5” by Kendrick Lamar
“pushin P” by Gunna & Future Featuring Young Thug
“WAIT FOR U” by Future Featuring Drake & Tems

Best Rap Album
GOD DID by DJ Khaled
I Never Liked You by Future
Come Home The Kids Miss You by Jack Harlow
Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers by Kendrick Lamar
It’s Almost Dry by Pusha T

Best R&B Performance
“VIRGO’S GROOVE” by Beyoncé
“Here With Me” by  Mary J. Blige Featuring Anderson .Paak
“Hrs & Hrs” by Muni Long
“Over” by Lucky Daye
“Hurt Me So Good” by Jazmine Sullivan

Best Traditional R&B Performance
“Do 4 Love” by Snoh Aalegra
“Keeps On Fallin'” by Babyface Featuring Ella Mai
“PLASTIC OFF THE SOFA” by Beyoncé
“‘Round Midnight” by Adam Blackstone Featuring Jazmine Sullivan
“Good Morning Gorgeous” by Mary J. Blige

Best R&B Song
“CUFF IT” by Beyoncé
“Good Morning Gorgeous” by Mary J. Blige
“Hrs & Hrs” by Muni Long
“Hurt Me So Good” by Jazmine Sullivan
“Please Don’t Walk Away” by PJ Morton

Best Progressive R&B Album
Operation Funk by Cory Henry
Gemini Rights by Steve Lacy
Drones by Terrace Martin
Starfruit by Moonchild
Red Balloon by Tank And The Bangas

Best R&B Album
Good Morning Gorgeous (Deluxe) by Mary J. Blige
Breezy (Deluxe) by Chris Brown
Black Radio III by Robert Glasper
Candydrip by Lucky Daye
Watch The Sun by PJ Morton

Best Country Solo Performance
“Heartfirst” by Kelsea Ballerini
“Something In The Orange” by Zach Bryan
“In His Arms” by Miranda Lambert
“Circles Around This Town” by Maren Morris
“Live Forever” by Willie Nelson

Best Country Duo/Group Performance
“Wishful Drinking” by Ingrid Andress & Sam Hunt
“Midnight Rider’s Prayer” by Brothers Osborne
“Outrunnin’ Your Memory” by Luke Combs & Miranda Lambert
“Does He Love You – Revisited” by Reba McEntire & Dolly Parton
“Never Wanted To Be That Girl” by Carly Pearce & Ashley McBryde
“Going Where The Lonely Go” by Robert Plant & Alison Krauss

Best Country Song
“Circles Around This Town” by Maren Morris
“Doin’ This” by Luke Combs
“I Bet You Think About Me (Taylor’s Version) (From The Vault)” by Taylor Swift
“If I Was A Cowboy” by Miranda Lambert
“I’ll Love You Till The Day I Die” by Willie Nelson
“‘Til You Can’t” by Cody Johnson

Best Country Album
Growin’ Up by Luke Combs
Palomino by Miranda Lambert
Ashley McBryde Presents: Lindeville by Ashley McBryde
Humble Quest by Maren Morris
A Beautiful Time by Willie Nelson

Best Dance/Electronic Recording
“BREAK MY SOUL” by Beyoncé
“Rosewood” by Bonobo
“Don’t Forget My Love” by Diplo & Miguel
“I’m Good (Blue)” by David Guetta & Bebe Rexha
“Intimidated” by KAYTRANADA Featuring H.E.R.
“On My Knees” by RÜFÜS DU SOL

Best Dance/Electronic Album
Subconsciously by Black Coffee
Fallen Embers by Illenium
Music Is the Weapon (Reloaded) by Major Lazer
Shockwave by Marshmello
Free Love by Sylvan Esso
Judgement by Ten City

Best Contemporary Instrumental Album
Between Dreaming And Joy by Jeff Coffin
Not Tight by DOMi & JD Beck
Blooz by Grant Geissman
Jacob’s Ladder by Brad Mehldau
Empire Central by Snarky Puppy

Best Rock Performance
“So Happy It Hurts” by Bryan Adams
“Old Man” by Beck
“Wild Child” by The Black Keys
“Broken Horses” by Brandi Carlile
“Crawl!” by Idles
“Patient Number 9” by Ozzy Osbourne Featuring Jeff Beck
“Holiday” by Turnstile

Best Metal Performance
“Call Me Little Sunshine” by Ghost
“We’ll Be Back” by Megadeth
“Kill Or Be Killed” by Muse
“Degradation Rules” by Ozzy Osbourne Featuring Tony Iommi
“Blackout” by Turnstile

Best Rock Song
“Black Summer” by Red Hot Chili Peppers
“Blackout” by Turnstile
“Broken Horses” by Brandi Carlile
“Harmonia’s Dream” by The War On Drugs
“Patient Number 9” by Ozzy Osbourne Featuring Jeff Beck

Best Rock Album
“Dropout Boogie” by The Black Keys
“The Boy Named If” by Elvis Costello & The Imposters
“Crawler” by Idles
“Mainstream Sellout” by Machine Gun Kelly
“Patient Number 9” by Ozzy Osbourne
“Lucifer On The Sofa” by Spoon

Best Alternative Music Album
“WE” by Arcade Fire
“Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe In You” by Big Thief
“Fossora” by Björk
“Wet Leg” by Wet Leg
“Cool It Down” by Yeah Yeah Yeahs

Best Music Video
“Easy On Me” by Adele
“Yet To Come” by BTS
“Woman” by Doja Cat
“The Heart Part 5” by Kendrick Lamar
“As It Was” by Harry Styles
“All Too Well: The Short Film” by Taylor Swift

Best Music Film
Adele One Night Only by Adele
Our World by Justin Bieber
Billie Eilish Live At The O2 by Billie Eilish
Motomami (Rosalía Tiktok Live Performance) by Rosalía
Jazz Fest: A New Orleans Story (Various Artists)
A Band A Brotherhood A Barn by Neil Young & Crazy Horse

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