26th Annual Grammy Awards

26th Annual Grammy Awards
DateFebruary 28, 1984
LocationShrine Auditorium, Los Angeles
Hosted byJohn Denver
Most awardsMichael Jackson (8)
Most nominationsMichael Jackson (12)
Television/radio coverage
NetworkCBS
Viewership51.67 million viewers (record)

The 26th Annual Grammy Awards were held on February 28, 1984, at Shrine Auditorium, Los Angeles, and were broadcast live on American television. They recognized accomplishments by musicians from the year 1983. Michael Jackson, who had been recovering from scalp burns sustained due to an accident that occurred during the filming of a Pepsi commercial, won a record eight awards during the show. It is notable for garnering the largest Grammy Award television audience ever with 51.67 million viewers.

Michael Jackson received the most nominations ever in a single night with 12 and won 8 awards, breaking the record for most awards in a single night. Jackson won Album of the Year for Thriller and Record of the Year for "Beat It". The Police won Song of the Year for "Every Breath You Take" and Culture Club won for Best New Artist.

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