The 67th Grammy Awards will take place on Sunday at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, despite the recent wildfires that have devastated parts of the city.
However, this year’s ceremony will incorporate a fundraising initiative aimed at supporting wildfire relief efforts and assisting music professionals affected by the disaster, according to a statement from the Recording Academy.
Trevor Noah Returns as Host
Comedian and former The Daily Show host Trevor Noah will return to host the Grammys for the fifth consecutive year. Noah, who has made a name for himself in the hosting arena, recently shared a behind-the-scenes video on social media, giving fans a sneak peek of the venue and preparations for the big night.
Beyoncé Leads the Nominations
Beyoncé is the most nominated artist this year, earning 11 nods for her album Cowboy Carter. With a total of 99 career nominations, she remains the most nominated artist in Grammy history. Other major nominees include Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar, Post Malone, Charli XCX, Chappell Roan, Sabrina Carpenter, and Taylor Swift.
Star-Studded Performer Lineup
This year’s Grammy stage will feature performances from over two dozen artists, including nominees Sabrina Carpenter and Chappell Roan. Other confirmed performers include:
Billie Eilish
Stevie Wonder
Shakira
John Legend
Janelle Monáe
Brad Paisley
Chris Martin
Brittany Howard
Herbie Hancock
Jacob Collier
Lainey Wilson
RAYE
Sheryl Crow
St. Vincent
Teddy Swims
Cynthia Erivo (fresh off her Oscar nomination for Wicked)
Honoring Quincy Jones
The late Quincy Jones, a music industry icon, will be honored with a special tribute. Jones, who passed away in November at the age of 91 due to pancreatic cancer, was a legendary producer and musician with an astounding 80 Grammy nominations and 28 wins. The Recording Academy has promised a “star-studded salute” to celebrate his contributions to music.
Wildfire Relief Efforts Integrated into the Show
The Grammys will reflect on the impact of the January wildfires, but organizers emphasize that the event will still celebrate the past year in music.
Several major industry players, including Universal Music Group, Sony, Spotify, BMG, and Warner Music Group, have canceled their usual Grammy week events to redirect focus toward relief efforts.
The ceremony will include a tribute to firefighters and emergency responders who played a key role in battling the wildfires.
However, Ben Winston, the show’s executive producer, reassured fans that the event remains a celebration of music, with planned performances proceeding as originally envisioned.
Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. echoed this sentiment in a recent interview, stating that canceling the Grammys would not have been beneficial. Instead, the Academy chose to use the platform to raise awareness and funds for wildfire victims.
How to Watch
Premiere Ceremony: The pre-show event, where many awards will be handed out, will take place at the adjacent Peacock Theater and stream live on the Recording Academy’s YouTube channel and at live.GRAMMY.com starting at 12:30 p.m. PT / 3:30 p.m. ET.
Main Event: The 67th Grammy Awards will air live from the Crypto.com Arena on CBS and Paramount+ at 5 p.m. PT / 8 p.m. ET/ 2 a.m Nigeria time on Monday
