Disney has signed a new deal with the Recording Academy to move the Grammy Awards from CBS to ABC starting in 2027.

The move leaves CBS with only one of the four major entertainment awards shows—the Tony Awards—and gives ABC the Oscars and now the Grammys (the Emmy Awards rotate yearly among the four major commercial networks).

CBS has been home to the Grammys for 54 years.

Financial terms of the 10-year deal, which also calls for the telecast to stream live on Hulu, were not disclosed. The deal also calls for the Recording Academy to produce multiple Grammy-branded specials and additional new programming for audiences around the world across Disney’s platforms, Disney said.

Disney Entertainment co-chairman Dana Walden and Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. announced the deal on Thursday.

“As The Walt Disney Co. combines forces with the Recording Academy to open this exciting new chapter in the history of the Grammys, we do so with pride and gratitude,” Walden said. “Live events have never been more important to our culture and industry, and we just acquired one of the crown jewels, adding to our portfolio of world-class programming across all genres.”

Said Mason: “We are completely thrilled to be bringing the Grammys and other new music programming to the Disney ecosystem. We are grateful to our long-standing partners at CBS and now honored to be joining with Disney, an iconic company where creators have always been at the forefront. This partnership represents another important milestone in the Academy’s transformation and growth, and strengthens our ability to fulfill our mission of uplifting and serving music people around the world.”

LOS ANGELES—The 2021 Grammys have been delayed because of concerns regarding COVID-19, Rolling Stone reports. A slimmed down ceremony was scheduled for Jan. 31 but has now been rescheduled to March 14.

The plan for the Grammys was reportedly going to be similar to that of the 2020 Emmys—no audience, with only presenters and performers on-site during the show, with nominated artists appearing remotely.

According to the Los Angeles Times, 74,000 new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Los Angeles on Jan. 4, a single-day record. 

For more information, read Rolling Stone’s full story. 

NILES, ILL.—From musical performances to acceptance speeches, the audio for the broadcast of the 59th Grammy Awards relied heavily on Shure equipment.

Maren Morris performs at Grammys

The Grammy’s audio crew paired Shure UHF-R transmitters and Axient AXT600 receivers to help ensure protection from interference. This included the use of Shure equipment at the podiums, with Shure UR1 transmitters present to support wireless microphones. Shure also provided its PSM 1000 units to be used with in-ear monitor systems.

A number of artists requested Shure equipment for their performances, like the UR2 transmitter with SM58 mic element, KSM9 condenser mic element and KSM8 dual-diaphragm dynamic. Artists using this Shure gear included Maren Morris, Demi Lovato, Keith Urban, and members of Pentatonix and Little Big Town. Beta 181/C condensers were used for acoustic pianos while guitars utilized the Shure KSM313 ribbon microphone.

The Grammys took place on Feb. 12 in Los Angeles.

NILES, ILL.—The 58th Grammy Awards earlier in February featured a bevy of performances by some of music’s names, and a number of them utilized Shure microphones. The new KSM8, established SM58 and Axient wireless mics were put to use during the show that took place at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.

Recording artist Tori Kelly performs onstage during The 58th GRAMMY Awards at Staples Center on February 15, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/WireImage)

Shure’s new KSM8 Dualdyne microphone on a UHF-R wireless transmitter was the mic of choice for host LL Cool J, as well as for three of the musical performances from Tori Kelly, Hollywood Vampires, and for three members of Little Big Town. Grammy Audio Coordinator Michael Abbott had previous experience using the KSM8 mics on reality show “The Voice.”

The Axient wireless mic also played a role in some of the performances from the likes of Justin Bieber, who used it with a KSM9HS capsule, and the Alabama Shakes, who used a SM58 capsule. The production team also used an Axient with a SM58 capsule as the production’s spare mic.

Tributes to Lionel Richie, Glenn Frey of The Eagles, and B.B. King, meanwhile, used the “old reliable” SM58 mic. SM58 was used atop UHF-R handhelds for the Richie tribute, with hardwired versions used for the backing vocals during the Frey tribute. Robin Thicke also used the SM58 during his performance.

Shure also provided all wireless in-ear systems with its PSM 1000s. The mics have been used for the last five years during the Grammy broadcast, as it comes with a de facto standard for RF-intensive live broadcasts.