The Grammy Awards, often called "music's biggest night," are the music industry's most prestigious accolades, presented by The Recording Academy for outstanding achievements. Originally conceived from a 1950s Hollywood Walk of Fame initiative and named after the gramophone, which their iconic trophy depicts, the first awards ceremony took place on May 4, 1959, honoring musical accomplishments from 1958.
Regarded as one of America's "Big Four" entertainment awards alongside the Oscars, Emmys, and Tonys, the Grammys have evolved significantly, including a major category overhaul in 2012. After over 50 years on CBS, a landmark ten-year deal announced in late 2024 will see the awards move to ABC, Disney+, and Hulu starting with the 2027 broadcast. Additionally, the separate Latin Grammy Awards were established in 2000 to specifically recognize music recorded in Spanish or Portuguese.