Adele's special aired last year from Radio City Music Hall and featured live performances of songs from her earth-shattering comeback album, "25." It will also compete for outstanding directing for a variety special; lighting direction for a variety special; and technical direction, camerawork, video control for a limited series, movie or special.
Other nominees competing for outstanding variety special alongside Beyonce and Adele include "The Late Late Show Carpool Karaoke Prime Time Special" (CBS); "The Kennedy Center Honors" (CBS); and "Amy Schumer: Live at the Apollo" (HBO), which was directed by actor Chris Rock.