Ellen DeGeneres and LL Cool J are just a few of the notable stars who’ve hosted the Grammy Awards since they began in 1959.Before the awards were telecast for the first time in 1971, the Recording Academy held dinners in multiple locations across the U.S.
and aired a TV special called “The Best on Record” giving glimpses of the celebrations. Between 1959 to 1970, honorees gathered in Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, New York City, Nashville and Chicago for the ceremonies.When the Grammys eventually changed their format, they became a big hit with audiences at home.
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