Nate Bargatze to lead 2025 Emmy Awards

Nate Bargatze is all set to be the host of the 77th Emmy Awards. This event is going to be held at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles on September 14th. The show will start at 8 p. m. ET/5 p. m. PT. Viewers can watch it live on CBS and stream it on Paramount+. This is not the first time Bargatze has worked with CBS. He previously hosted "Nate Bargatze's Nashville Christmas" from the Grand Ole Opry. Bargatze is known for his unique and funny style of comedy. He has a way of connecting with people of all ages. This is why the Television Academy is excited to have him host the Emmys. They believe his humor will appeal to a wide range of viewers. He is one of the most popular stand-up comedians right now. In 2024, he sold over 1. 2 million tickets for his tours. This made him the highest-earning comedian in the world, according to Pollstar. He has released six stand-up specials so far. His most recent one, "Your Friend, Nate Bargatze, " is on Netflix. Another special, "The Greatest Average American, " earned him a Grammy nomination for best comedy album. He has also hosted "Saturday Night Live" twice. One of his sketches from the show, "Washington’s Dream, " became very popular in 2023. The Emmy nominations for 2025 will be announced on July 15. Before the main event, there will be the Creative Arts Emmy Awards on September 6 and 7.