As Hollywood gathered for the 67th Grammy Awards, the festivities began with a tribute to Los Angeles following the current devastating wildfires.
Following a touching intro from host Trevor Noah, Dawes kicked off the awards present with an upbeat cowl of Randy Newman’s ‘I Love L.A.’, for which they had been joined onstage by John Legend, Sheryl Crow, Brad Paisley, Brittany Howard and St. Vincent.
A minimum of 25 people died within the Southern California wildfires that broke out this month and brought about immeasurable destruction, with greater than 105,000 receiving necessary evacuation orders.
As beforehand introduced, the Grammy Awards telecast will assist increase further funds to assist Los Angeles wildfire restoration efforts.
Beyoncé leads the nominations with 11 classes, adopted by Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar, Submit Malone and Charli XCX at seven every, and Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter and Chappell Roan with six apiece.
The Recording Academy beforehand revealed Benson Boone, Billie Eilish, Chappell Roan, Charli XCX, Doechii, Raye, Sabrina Carpenter, Shakira, Teddy Swims, Brad Paisley, Brittany Howard, Coldplay’s Chris Martin, Cynthia Erivo, Herbie Hancock, Jacob Collier, Janelle Monáe, John Legend, Lainey Wilson, Sheryl Crow, St. Vincent and Stevie Marvel as a part of the Grammy efficiency lineup.
The awards present may also characteristic a sequence of particular performances throughout the In Memoriam phase, a salute to the life and legacy of Quincy Jones and tributes celebrating the spirit of the town of Los Angeles.
Hosted by Trevor Noah, the 2025 Grammy Awards will air reside from L.A.’s Crypto.com Area on Sunday, Feb. 2 at 8 pm ET/5 pm PT on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.
Moreover, beginning at 3:30 pm ET/12:30 pm PT is the Grammy Awards Premiere Ceremony, wherein the vast majority of Grammy winners throughout 80 classes might be introduced. Hosted by Grammy nominee Justin Tranter, the ceremony will stream reside from Peacock Theater in Los Angeles on reside.Grammy.com and YouTube. The present additionally assist increase further funds to assist wildfire aid efforts.