The production team behind this year’s pandemic-impacted Grammy Awards is getting back together for the 2022 broadcast, the Recording Academy announced on Monday (Oct. 25).
Fulwell 73 Productions will again oversee all aspects of the show, with Jesse Collins, Raj Kapoor and Ben Wintson serving as executive producers and Jeannae Rouzan Clay joining as co-executive producer. Returning as director will be Hamish Hamilton, a veteran of numerous Super Bowl halftimes, Emmys and other live telecasts. Showrunning duties in 2022 will flip from Winston, a co-founder of Fulwell 73, to Kapoor.
“I am so excited to see Raj make his own mark on the world’s biggest musical stage,” said Winston. “Raj was integral to everything we did to elevate last year’s show and I can’t wait to work alongside him and Jesse to make this year’s show even better. Raj is a one-of-a-kind producer… creative, smart, collaborative, and beloved by crews and artists alike. I learnt last year that showrunning the GRAMMYs® is a fulltime gig and no one understands that more than Raj. He is the perfect person to take over the reins this year.”
Kapoor added that he and his team will build on last year’s successes in “fostering an environment of inclusivity and creativity while supporting nominees with one of the most dedicated and talented production teams in television helping to make more memorable Grammy moments for years to come.”
“The team at Fulwell 73 produced an unforgettable show last year and I am both proud and grateful for them to return for the 64th Annual GRAMMY Awards,” said Harvey Mason jr., CEO of the Recording Academy. “Having worked closely with this team, I’ve seen the passion, the dedication and the new and creative energy they bring to Music’s Biggest Night. We’re excited to collaborate with Raj, Ben and the team and to see what comes next.”
Like most other awards shows that have been produced during the pandemic, the most recent Grammy broadcast suffered from low ratings, drawing 9.23 million viewers (down 51% from 2020) to watch Taylor Swift win album of the year and Beyonce capture her record 28th win.
The 64th Annual Grammy Awards return to Los Angeles’ Staples Center on Jan. 31 and will broadcast live on CBS and stream on Paramount+.
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