The 67th annual Grammy Awards occurred on Sunday, February 2nd, 2025 in Los Angeles, California hosted by comedian and writer, Trevor Noah. In case you missed this historical night for pop culture and music fans, here’s what happened.
The night carried the LA fires close to heart, reinforcing how events suddenly changed the world around everyone. The show was opened by a cover of Randy Newman’s “I Love L.A.” by Sheryl Crow, Brad Paisley, John Legend, Brittany Howard, and St. Vincent. Throughout the show, donations were made by attendees, audience members, and viewers – raising over seven million dollars donated to fire relief programs.
One of the standout moments of the night was the performance segment, with Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars delivering a stunning cover of California Dreamin’, paying tribute to the devastating tragedies caused by the LA fires. Their emotional rendition was a highlight of the evening. The duo also took home an award for their number-one hit Die With A Smile, which has now become the longest-running number-one hit on the Billboard charts of all time, solidifying their place as one of the most dynamic collaborations in music today.
Sabrina Carpenter, nominated for Best New Artist, kicked off the night’s performances with a dynamic mashup of her hits Please Please Please and Espresso, setting the stage for the Best New Artist nominees. Her performance wasn’t the only highlight of her evening; she also took home the award for Best Pop Vocal Album, marking a huge achievement in her career. Throughout the night, her friendships with fellow artists were on full display, with moments of celebration and support shared with her peers.
Following her, five other nominees—Benson Boone, Doechii, Teddy Swims, Shaboozey, and Raye—delivered an unforgettable medley of their top hits from the past year. The Best New Artist award was presented by last year’s winner, Victoria Monét, and was received by Chappell Roan, who had an incredibly successful 2024. Throughout the night, Chappell became a fashion standout, showcasing four avant-garde looks.
First responders took to the stage to present the highly coveted Album of the Year award, which went to Beyoncé for Cowboy Carter. The album also won Best Country Album, presented by 2010 winner, Taylor Swift. Cowboy Carter’s wins sparked some controversy as viewers debated whether it truly fits within the country genre. Despite already winning over thirty Grammys, this marks Beyoncé’s first time winning Album of the Year, having been nominated in the category four times before. “I’m very honored,” she told Entertainment Tonight.
The 67th Grammy Awards were a standout year for Black musicians, with Kendrick Lamar making a major impact. His diss track aimed at rapper Drake had a clean sweep, winning all five awards it was nominated for, including Record of the Year, Rap Song of the Year, and Music Video of the Year. Kendrick’s victories continued solidifying his status as one of the most influential artists of the year and rap artists of his generation.
Meanwhile, Doechii, one of the Best New Artist nominees, made history by winning Best Rap Album, becoming only the third woman to ever do so, following in the footsteps of Lauryn Hill and Cardi B. Cardi B presented the award to Doechii, further elevating her status in the rap industry.
Taylor Swift and Billie Eilish, both nominated in multiple categories, surprisingly lost every award they were up for this year. Their losses ignited heated debates among fans and critics alike. However, despite not taking home any awards, both artists seemed to be enjoying the night, with Taylor especially seen dancing and cheering on her peers throughout the evening.
As the night wrapped up, the LA fires remained a key focus, reminding everyone of the strength and resilience of the community during such a tough time. The 67th Annual Grammy Awards not only celebrated amazing music but also sparked tons of conversations and debates—whether it was about genre controversies, unexpected losses, or standout performances. With historic wins, unforgettable moments, and emotional tributes, the night showed just how powerful music can in bringing people together, sparking change, and pushing boundaries, especially in times of hardship.
