Dancing With the Stars premieres Grammy Night with live performances
The ABC competition airs its first special music-themed episode Tuesday, featuring live sets by Sheryl Crow, Maren Morris, Brandy, and Monica alongside seven celebrity dancers.
By Chioma Kuznetsov ·
Dancing With the Stars is airing its first Grammy Night episode on Tuesday, November 10, at 8 p.m. Eastern and Pacific time on ABC. The broadcast features live musical performances by Sheryl Crow, Maren Morris, Brandy, and Monica. This special installment marks the debut of a new format for the long-running ABC competition.
Season 35 has been in production since early in the year, building toward this specific musical milestone. The network has confirmed the lineup of celebrity contestants and their professional partners. The episode combines standard dance routines with the live musical sets. Viewers can access the show through multiple digital and traditional platforms.
The broadcast is available on ABC, which is carried by live TV streaming services including DirecTV, Fubo, Sling, and Hulu + Live TV. The episode is also simulcast on Disney+. DirecTV and Fubo both offer five-day free trials for new subscribers. Sling offers the ABC channel in select markets through its Select, Blue, or Orange and Blue plans. Disney+ is included in DirecTV Signature packages, which also provide a free trial period.
Seven couples will perform on the dance floor. Tatyana Ali and Jan Ravnik will dance tango to "Boom Boom Pow" by the Black Eyed Peas. Jenna Dewan and Val Chmerkovskiy will perform jazz to "All For You" by Janet Jackson. Ezra Frech and Daniella Karagach will dance Argentine tango to "Crazy in Love (Remix)" by Beyoncé. Amber Glenn and Pasha Pashkov will perform paso doble to "Bring Me to Life" by Evanescence.
Maura Higgins and Mark Ballas will dance Argentine tango to "Thong Song" by Sisqó. Harry Shum Jr. and Jenna Johnson will perform salsa to "Die with A Smile" by Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars. Connor Wood and Rylee Arnold will dance Argentine tango to "SexyBack" by Justin Timberlake featuring Timbaland. The full performance list includes specific song selections and dance styles for each pair.
The dance-off segment features three matchups, as Harry Shum Jr. and Jenna Johnson received immunity. Amber Glenn and Pasha Pashkov will compete against Ezra Frech and Daniella Karagach in a rumba to "The Boy Is Mine." Brandy and Monica will perform that song live. Jenna Dewan and Val Chmerkovskiy will face Tatyana Ali and Jan Ravnik in a cha cha to "The Middle," performed live by Maren Morris.
Connor Wood and Rylee Arnold will compete against Maura Higgins and Mark Ballas in a cha cha to "All I Wanna Do." Sheryl Crow will sing that track live during the segment. The episode will be available to stream on Hulu the following day. Disney+ will also host the episode on-demand after the live broadcast.
