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The Grammys opened on a solemn note, with host Trevor Noah acknowledging the devastating impact of the California wildfires. But that solemnity quickly evaporated with a performance by Dawes, a rock band from Los Angeles fronted by Taylor Goldsmith and his brother, drummer Griffin Goldsmith, who both lost their homes in the wildfires.
The group performed a jaunty rendition of the Randy Newman song “I Love L.A.,” backed by an all-star group of musicians, including John Legend, Brittany Howard, Sheryl Crow, Brad Paisley and St. Vincent. It was a lovely tribute to the resilience of the Los Angeles music community.
Following a brief, mostly tame monologue by Noah — “Beyoncé, we can’t afford a new tour. Maple syrup is about to be $50,” he joked, making a reference to the burgeoning trade war — the audience was treated to a pleasant, if unremarkable performance by Billie Eilish, who played her Song of the Year nominated single “Birds of a Feather.”
What can viewers expect on Sunday?
It’s music’s biggest night, as the saying goes.
The 2025 Grammys, hosted at the Cryto.com Arena in Los Angeles, is the first major award show since the devastating California wildfires that destroyed thousands of structures. Many groups associated with the Recording Academy are allocating their resources this year to help communities impacted by the fires.
This year’s Grammys ceremony, hosted once again by comedian Trevor Noah, includes performances by Shakira, Billie Eilish, Chappell Roan, Doechii, Sabrina Carpenter and Charli xcx.
The ceremony will also include a tribute to the late, great producer Quincy Jones by Will Smith, Stevie Wonder and Janelle Monáe.
But there’s one question on the mind of every music fan: will Beyoncé, who leads all artists with 11 nominations this year, finally win the Best Album award for “Cowboy Carter?”
Or will Taylor Swift, who received six nominations for “The Tortured Poets Department,” take the coveted prize for a fifth time?
A third possibility: will these two titans be dethroned by Charli xcx, Sabrina Carpenter or Billie Eilish, all of whom released critically acclaimed albums this year?
No matter what the result, music fans (and the internet) are going to get wild.
Who are the winners so far?
Dozens of Grammys were already handed out at the Premiere Ceremony, which got underway on Sunday afternoon.
Notable winners included Kendrick Lamar, who took home the trophy for Best Rap Performance for his chart-topping Drake diss track “Not Like Us.”
Charli xcx also gained some early momentum after winning Best Dance/Electronic Music Album for “Brat.”
Meanwhile, Beyoncé won Best Country Duo/Group Performance for “II Most Wanted” with Miley Cyrus.
However, Beyoncé fell short in two other country categories: Best Country Solo Performance, which went to Chris Stapleton’s “It Takes a Woman,” and Best Country Song, which was awarded to “The Architect,” a single written by Kacey Musgraves, Shane McAnally and Josh Osborne.
