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The Recording Academy and CBS have joined forces to celebrate nine-time Grammy-winning group Earth, Wind & Fire with an unforgettable musical event. Fittingly hosted on the 21st night of September, A Grammy Salute to Earth, Wind & Fire Live: The 21st Night of September will be televised live from the Hollywood Bowl.
Since the musical event is broadcast on CBS, cord-cutters can stream it live on any live TV streaming service that carries the network, including DirecTV, Fubo and Hulu + Live TV. The event will also livestream on Paramount+ Premium (formerly Paramount+ with Showtime). While Paramount+ Essential subscribers will not be able to watch the special live, they will be able to access it on demand the following day, Sept. 22.
The legendary band will perform alongside the L.A. Philharmonic, inviting onstage special guests including Stevie Wonder, the Jonas Brothers, Jon Batiste and Janelle Monáe. This marks the first of two televised Grammy specials taking place at the Hollywood Bowl within the month, the second of which will highlight Cyndi Lauper (on Oct. 5).
Select streamers are offering free trials and limited-time discounts, meaning viewers can catch the star-studded event for free; keep reading to learn more about each option.
At a Glance: How to Watch A Grammy Salute to Earth, Wind & Fire Live: The 21st Night of September
How to Stream A Grammy Salute to Earth, Wind & Fire Live Online Without Cable
The special will broadcast on Sunday, Sept. 21, at 8 p.m. PT/ET on CBS. Cord-cutters can stream the musical event on any live TV streaming service that carries CBS, including DirecTV, Fubo and Hulu + Live TV. Paramount+ Premium subscribers can also livestream the event. Paramount+ Essential subscribers will be able to stream it the following day.
As mentioned, since select streamers are offering free trials and limited-time discounts, viewers can watch at no cost; keep reading to learn more about each option.
CBS is included in any of DirecTV’s signature packages: Entertainment, Choice, Ultimate or Premier. Plus, DirecTV is offering a five-day free trial for its streaming service. Learn more about each plan option, including how to build your own channel lineup (starting at just $29.99 per month), at directv.com.
Watch CBS with a subscription to Fubo, which offers a seven-day free trial for new subscribers. After the trial, plans start at $45.99 for the first month and $55.99 monthly afterward.
While Paramount+ packages start at $7.99 per month (or $59.99 annually) for the ad-supported Essential plan, in order to livestream the special, subscribers need Paramount+ Premium for $12.99 per month (or $119.99 per year). It includes a seven-day free trial and is ad free, except for live TV and a few shows.
