2 ‘Grammy Greats’ Specials Set to Air on CBS

In this, the last week of 2024, CBS will air two Grammy Greats specials, both co-hosted by CBS Mornings co-host Gayle King. Both shows will also stream on Paramount+. Here are details.

Grammy Greats: The Stories Behind the Songs

Air date: Friday, Dec. 27, at 9 p.m. ET/PT on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.

Co-hosted by King and four-time Grammy nominee Mickey Guyton, this two-hour special dives into the stories behind the winners of the Grammy for song of the year. The show will feature newly recorded interviews, previously aired performances and exclusive behind-the-scenes footage.

Featured songwriters and songs include Kenny Loggins and Michael McDonald – “What a Fool Believes” (the 1980 winner), Sting’s “Every Breath You Take” (1984), Alicia Keys’ “Fallin’” (2002), John Mayer’s “Daughters” (2005), Amy Winehouse’s “Rehab” (2008), Adele’s “Hello” (2017, co-written with Greg Kurstin), Billie Eilish and Finneas’ “Bad Guy” (2020) and Bonnie Raitt’s “Just Like That” (2023).

Grammy Greats: The Most Memorable Moments

Air date: Sunday, Dec. 29, at 9 p.m. ET/PT on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.

Co-hosted by King and five-time Grammy winner Jimmy Jam, this two-hour special celebrates some of the most memorable moments in Grammy history. The show combines newly recorded interviews and previously aired performances and promises “a behind-the-scenes look at how the Grammy team responds to unexpected events.”

Featured artists include Brandi Carlile, Dua Lipa, Keith Urban, St. Vincent and Chris Martin.

The 67th annual Grammy Awards are set to air/stream on Sunday, Feb. 2, at 8 p.m. ET/ 5 p.m. PT on CBS and Paramount+.

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