Jon Batiste and Wife Suleika Jaouad Celebrate Grammys Win on Couch After Her Cancer Returns

They weren’t the only stars who skipped the Grammys this year. André 3000, who was nominated for several awards for his New Blue Sun album, announced the day before the big event that he would be unable to attend—although he did not provide a reason for his sudden absence. (His album's biggest nod, Album of the Year, was ultimately awarded to Queen Bey for Cowboy Carter).

Unsurprisingly, Travis Kelce—who has been dating Taylor for over a year—was also not by the “Fortnight” singer’s side for the event as the Kansas City Chiefs tight end and his team prepare to take on the Philadelphia Eagles at Super Bowl LIX Feb. 9, in what could be a history-making game.

But while the Grammys are the music industry’s most prestigious event, stars have been known to skip out on the evening before.

Last year, Drake, who received four nominations for Her Loss, missed the ceremony due to his touring schedule. The year prior, Lady Gaga missed the big night despite being nominated for her Top Gun: Maverick track “Hold My Hand,” as she was on location filming Joker: Folie à Deux in New York.

In some cases, stars have even intentionally skipped out due to their own principles. In 2017, Frank Ocean opted to sit out of the Grammys and even forwent submitting his critically-acclaimed albums Blonde and Endless for nomination consideration. (Ocean previously received six nominations for 2012 album Channel Orange, ultimately winning two.)

“I think the infrastructure of the awarding system and the nomination system and screening system is dated,” the singer told the New York Times at the time. “It just doesn’t seem to be representing very well for people who come from where I come from, and hold down what I hold down.” 

Keep reading to see the stars who did attend the Grammys this year.