Alex Warren’s Grammy Debut Hit a Technical Snag—Here’s How He Handled It Like a Pro

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For any musician, performing at the Grammy Awards represents the pinnacle of achievement—a moment years in the making, watched by millions around the world. For Alex Warren, his very first Grammy performance on February 1 inside the Crypto.com Arena should have been a triumphant celebration of his rising career. Instead, the 25-year-old artist found himself navigating every live performer’s worst nightmare: a technical malfunction at the most high-stakes moment imaginable.

Warren, who earned a nomination in the Best New Artist category, took the stage to perform his hit song “Ordinary.” What viewers at home and in the audience witnessed was a performer who appeared slightly off his timing, falling about half a beat behind the music as he made his way through the crowd and onto a raised platform. What they couldn’t see was the chaos unfolding in his ears.

What Really Happened During His Peformance

In the world of live performance, in-ear monitors serve as a musician’s lifeline. These small devices deliver a personalized mix of the music, backing tracks, and the performer’s own voice...