Disney nabs the broadcast and streaming rights to the Grammys away from CBS

The Grammy Awards have signed a new deal to move to ABC, Hulu, and Disney+ starting in 2027, ending their long-standing deal with CBS. CBS will still broadcast the Grammys in 2025 and 2026 on its network and streaming service Paramount+. The new deal will keep the Grammys on ABC and its sister streaming sites through 2036. This is a significant win for the Disney media empire, which also broadcasts the Oscars on ABC. The current deal keeps the Academy Awards on ABC at least until 2028. The Grammys and Oscars are the two most-watched awards broadcasts in the television industry. The last Grammy Awards attracted 16.9 million viewers, while the 96th annual Academy Awards had 19.5 million viewers, the largest audience for any award show since 2020. The Grammys' move to ABC and its streaming platforms is a significant shift in the television industry. The deal marks a major change for the music awards ceremony, which has been broadcast on CBS for many years. The Grammys' new home will provide a new platform for the awards show to reach a wider audience.