According to the early ratings reports for the 60th Annual Grammy Awards, the biggest night in music may have reached an all-time low in terms of viewership Sunday night.
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The Grammys were held in New York City for the first time in 15 years and aired earlier than usual thanks to the East Coast locale. The three-and-a-half-hour long show featured a handful of incredible performances from some of the industry’s biggest stars, but the political undertones of the evening spoiled the show for many. (RELATED: Nikki Haley Nukes The Grammys After ‘Fire And Fury’ Reading)
The preliminary Nielsen numbers are already showing a steep drop from the 2017 show, Variety reports. Last night’s show averaged a 12.7 household rating and 21 share in the 56 overnight metered markets, according to Nielsen’s overnight numbers. Last year’s show recorded a 16 household rating for comparison.
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Despite the underwhelming numbers, which many predict will end up being an all-time low for The Grammys, the show is still expected to rank as one of the most-watched events on TV this year.