The 67th Annual Grammy Awards took place in Los Angeles, amid discussions of postponing or pivoting the broadcast due to wildfires. Ultimately, the ceremony proceeded as planned, with a focus on raising funds for wildfire relief and honouring first responders. The event included both a premiere ceremony and a main ceremony, featuring various performers and presenters. Here is a summary of key aspects of the 67th Annual Grammy Awards, drawing from the provided sources: Changes and Background:
- The Recording Academy announced several category changes and eligibility rule updates for the 2025 ceremony, but no new categories were introduced.
- The CEO of the Recording Academy urged voters to cast their votes with "purpose, intention, and integrity," without bias.
- The ceremony was held at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
- The show was dedicated to the victims of the Los Angeles wildfires and celebrated the city's musical legacy.
Performers and Presenters:
- The premiere ceremony included performances by Yolanda Adams, Wayne Brady, Deborah Cox, and others. Justin Tranter hosted the premiere ceremony.
- Main ceremony performers included Billie Eilish, Chappell Roan, Charli XCX, Sabrina Carpenter, Chris Martin, Cynthia Erivo, Janelle Monáe, and Stevie Wonder.
- Presenters at the main ceremony included Taylor Swift, who presented Best Country Album, and Jennifer Lopez, who presented Best Latin Pop Album.
- Olivia Rodrigo introduced Chappell Roan, and Queen Latifah introduced the Dr. Dre Global Impact Award.
- The Los Angeles County Fire Department presented the Album of the Year award.
Key Winners:
- Beyoncé won Album of the Year for Cowboy Carter. She also won Best Country Album and Best Country Duo/Group Performance for "II Most Wanted" with Miley Cyrus.
- Kendrick Lamar won Record of the Year and Best Rap Song for "Not Like Us", as well as Best Rap Performance.
- Sabrina Carpenter won Best Pop Solo Performance for "Espresso" and Best Pop Vocal Album for Short n’ Sweet. She also won Best Remixed Recording for "Espresso (Mark Ronson x FNZ Working Late Remix)".
- Chappell Roan was named Best New Artist.
- Charli XCX won Best Dance/Electronic Album for Brat, as well as Best Dance Pop Recording for "Von Dutch".
- SZA won Best R&B Song for "Saturn".
- Muni Long won Best R&B Performance for “Made for Me (Live on BET)”.
- Lucky Daye won Best Traditional R&B Performance for "That's You".
- Chris Brown won Best R&B Album for 11:11 (Deluxe).
- NxWorries (Anderson .Paak & Knxwledge) and Avery Sunshine tied for Best Progressive R&B Album for “Why Lawd?” and So Glad to Know You, respectively.
- Tasha Cobbs Leonard, Erica Campbell, and Israel Houghton won Best Gospel Performance/Song for "One Hallelujah".
- CeCe Winans won Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song for “That’s My King” and Best Gospel Album for More Than This.
- DOE won Best Contemporary Christian Music Album for Heart of a Human.
- Cory Henry won Best Roots Gospel Album for Church.
- Kacey Musgraves won Best Country Song for "The Architect".
- Sierra Ferrell won Best American Roots Performance for "Lighthouse," Best Americana Album for Trail of Flowers, and Best American Roots Song for "American Dreaming", which she co-wrote with Melody Walker.
- Dave Chappelle won Best Comedy Album for Dreamer.
- Shakira won Best Latin Pop Album for Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran.
- Chandrika Tandon won Best New Age, Ambient or Chant Album for Triveni.
- The Beatles won Best Rock Performance for “Now and Then”.
- The Rolling Stones won Best Rock Album for Hackney Diamonds.
- Residente won Best Música Urbana Album for Las Letras Ya No Importan.
- Rawayana won Best Latin Rock or Alternative Album for ¿Quién Trae las Cornetas?.
- Kalani Pe'a won Best Regional Roots Music Album for Kuini.
- The Taj Mahal Sextet won Best Traditional Blues Album for Swingin’ Live at The Church in Tulsa.
- Ruthie Foster won Best Contemporary Blues Album for Mileage.