The viewership drop snaps a three-year streak for the Grammys. Ratings steadily increased during that period, culminating with nearly 17 million viewers for last year’s show. Ratings had started to climb after 2021, when a stripped-down pandemic ceremony saw its audience fall to roughly nine million viewers.

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

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.

You are reading an exclusive WrapPRO article for free. Want to level up your entertainment career? Go here for more information. The 2025 Grammys brought in an impressive audience, though not as impressive as last year's.