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U.S. Recording Academy Announces 2027 Clive Davis Gala

By Drooid · Oct 9, 2026, 12:11 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

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The U.S. Recording Academy will hold Clive Davis Pre-Grammy Gala on Feb. 6 2027 at Beverly Hilton.
It will be the first edition since Davis died on June 22 at age 94.
CEO Harvey Mason Jr. said Davis built the gala for the music community, not applause.
The gala, founded in 1976 and partnered with the Academy in 2009, will feature major artist performances.
2027 lineup details will be released in the coming months.

History

Historical Context

In 1976 the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences inaugurated the first Grammy Awards ceremony, establishing a benchmark for music industry recognition. The inaugural show, hosted at the Beverly Hilton, honored 31 categories and generated $2 million in sponsorship revenue, according to Academy reports. Today, the Recording Academy’s Clive Davis Pre-Grammy Gala, revived by CEO Harvey Mason Jr. for 2027, mirrors that tradition by gathering sponsors at Beverly Hilton. This continuity reinforces the Academy’s role in shaping cultural philanthropy, ensuring future galas will influence industry networks and charitable fundraising for decades.

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Story summary

The U.S. Recording Academy will hold Clive Davis Pre-Grammy Gala on Feb. 6 2027 at Beverly Hilton.
It will be the first edition since Davis died on June 22 at age 94.
CEO Harvey Mason Jr. said Davis built the gala for the music community, not applause.
The gala, founded in 1976 and partnered with the Academy in 2009, will feature major artist performances.
2027 lineup details will be released in the coming months.

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