Who hosted the first Grammy Awards ceremony in 1959?

Mort Sahl hosted the first Grammy Awards ceremony in 1959.

The inaugural ceremony took place on May 4, 1959, recognizing recordings released during 1958. It was held simultaneously at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills and the Park Sheraton Hotel in New York City, reflecting the recording industry's two major American centers.

The event was much smaller than the modern Grammys. It presented awards in 28 categories, while later ceremonies expanded to include many more genres and specialized fields. The ceremony was not televised, although a short newsreel report later documented parts of it.

Sahl was a comedian and satirist known for his pioneering stand-up style. He is sometimes confused with later Grammy hosts such as Frank Sinatra, who became closely associated with the ceremony, but Sahl hosted the first edition.