Music’s Biggest Night generated 15.4M viewers, according to Nielsen data, down nearly 9% from the 2024 show’s years-long high note of 16.9M viewers. Perhaps more important, CBS also says that the show raised $9M for Los Angeles’ wildfire relief efforts.

The Grammys has gradually returned to its pre-pandemic numbers after bringing in 18.8 million viewers in 2020 and 19.9 million viewers in 2019. The 2021 and 2022 shows saw ratings lows, with the 2021 show bringing in just 9.39 million total viewers while the 2022 ceremony scored 9.59 million total viewers.

The Grammys pulled in 15.4 million viewers on CBS in 2025, per Nielsen. That's down 12% from last year's linear ratings.

The awards show drew 15.4 million people this year, down from nearly 17 million last year. Viewership for the Grammys slipped to 15.4 million on Sunday night, according to Nielsen, a 9 percent decline compared with last year’s ceremony.

Why Did the 2025 Grammy Awards See a 9% Drop in Viewership? Key Insights and Trends The 67th Annual Grammy Awards, held on February 2, 2025, attracted 15.4 million viewers, marking a 9% decline in viewership compared to the previous year.

The Grammys viewership in 2025 has dropped 9% compared to last year—only 15.4 million people tuned in to watch the awards ceremony. The 2024 edition of music’s biggest night on TV saw 17 million viewers tune in.