Breaking Down the 2018 Grammy Awards By the Numbers: Second-Time Hosts, Leading Nominees and More

James Corden will return to host the show, while Jay-Z leads the pack of nominees with the eight nods

By Kendall Fisher Jan 23, 2018 11:01 AMTags

Do you hear that? It's the sound of the greatest musicians around the world gathering together under one roof!

Yes, the 2018 Grammy Awards are just around the corner, uniting artists across all genres in New York City's Madison Square Garden—where the show hasn't been held in more than 15 years.

It's bound to be a fun-filled night as James Corden will take the stage to host for the second year in a row, and stars like Miley Cyrus and Elton John are set to perform

Jay-Z leads the nominees with a total of eight nominations, and following closely him, Kendrick Lamar received seven nominations, while Bruno Mars saw six.

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And there are plenty more stats where that came from!

SZA leads the female nominees, and Alison Krauss may surprise you with her record-breaking status...

Launch the video above for a full breakdown of the 2018 Grammy Awards by the numbers!