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T10 WHATS UP! February 5 - 11, 2023 building and empathy" for a new Special Merit Award called Best Song for Social Change. The to- tal number of categories now stands at 91. A few name changes have also taken place, including the shift from Best New Age Al- bum to Best New Age, Ambient or Chant Album, and Best Spo- ken Word Album to Best Audio Book, Narration and Storytell- ing Recording. Additionally, the award for Best Musical Theater Album has been adapt- ed so that majority composers and lyricists (those responsible for 50% or more of a piece) are now eligible for wins. A similar change to the categories of Best Opera Recording and Best Classical Compendium also opens more possibilities for composers and librettists to be honored. The eligibility for albums has also been tweaked. In the past, in order for an album to be considered for an award, 50% or more of the playing time had to be newly recorded material. As of this year, that number jumps to 75%, but there are exceptions to this rule in six categories. Last year's Grammys saw the most wins (five) for New Or- leans-born singer, songwriter, bandleader and TV personality Jon Batiste, who is perhaps best known to TV fans for his long- time appearance as the leader of the band Stay Human on "The Late Show with Stephen Col- bert." And last year's acts — which included John Legend, Carrie Underwood, J. Balvin with Maria Becerra and Silk Sonic — reaffirm that the event organizers always have their fin- ger on the pulse as they select the best performances to com- plement the ceremony's tone and esthetic. The best part of the Gram- mys, though, is the energy of the entire event; it's a place where diehard fans and casual listeners can come together to enjoy a night of top-tier jokes, amazing outfits and, of course, the best music in the biz. "What I love about the Gram- mys is that I become a fan of a new artist every single time," Noah told Billboard. "It intro- duces you to music that you maybe wouldn't have been [ex- posed to]." Don't miss the 65th Annual Grammy Awards airing Sunday, Feb. 5, on CBS and streaming on Paramount+. continued from page T2 Back in business: Ex 'Daily Show' host honors best in music TV FEATURE 5 x 5 Beyoncé leads all nominees for the 65th Annual Grammy Awards