Grammys Ratings Hit a High Note, Up 34% as CBS Continues Hot Streak

The 66th Grammys averaged 16.9 million viewers, its largest audience since 2020

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The Grammys numbers are in, and it’s music to CBS’ ears.

Despite linear TV trending down almost across the board outside of sports, CBS’ defied the numbers once again with Sunday’s broadcast of the 2024 Grammys. Viewership was up 34% from last year on the night, averaging 16.9 million viewers, the largest Grammys audience since 2020.

Thanks to the likes of Miley Cyrus, Billie Eilish, SZA and Tracy Chapman, who performed on stage for the first time in years, viewership held steady throughout the night for the 66th annual awards ceremony, peaking with 18.25

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