Harvey Mason Jr., head of the Recording Academy, prioritized hotel availability for the upcoming Grammys amid recent wildfires in Los Angeles. Concerned about displacing fire victims, he reached out to local hotels to assess occupancy. Many were struggling due to perceptions of the ongoing disaster, and Mason recognized the Grammys' significance, not only for the music industry but for the local economy and livelihood of thousands employed by the event. The ceremony represents a vital opportunity for recovery after challenges from the pandemic and Hollywood strikes.
To find out, Mason began working the phones, soliciting input from L.A.'s tourism department... the 67th Grammys will be held Sunday night with nominees, presenters and performers including Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish.
For the Recording Academy, Sunday's show...is also a crucial gig for the 6,500 people the academy says the Grammys employ in Los Angeles: dancers and drivers and caterers.
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