By MARIA SHERMAN, Related Press Music Author
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The first televised award of the 2025 Grammy Awards went to Doechii for finest rap album for “Alligator Bites Never Heal.”
The tears have been fast. “This category was introduced in 1989. Two women have won, Lauryn Hill —” mentioned, mentioned, chopping herself off. “Three women have won. Lauryn Hill, Cardi B and Doechii.”
It was Doechii’s first Grammy. Her heartfelt speech got here after the present opened with a number of references to the Los Angeles-area wildfires which have devastated town however put the highlight on town’s resiliency. The Grammys kicked off Sunday on the Crypto.com Enviornment in excessive spirits, drawing consideration to first responders and the resilience of the music neighborhood.
Host Trevor Noah’s opening speech was devoted to these affected by the fires, promising a present that not solely celebrates them, however one which additionally celebrates “the city that brought us so much of that music.” The Grammys have additionally allotted advert time for use by native companies affected by the fires.
On a stage set as much as seem like the mountains of Los Angeles, the LA born-and-raised Billie Eilish and her brother/collaborator Finneas carried out her hit “Birds of a Feather.” It was certainly one of quite a few methods the present seeks to salute town. “We love you LA,” she instructed the group on the finish of the set.
The present kicked off with a robust opening efficiency of Randy Newman’s “I Love L.A.” by Dawes — whose members have been straight affected by the Eaton hearth — backed by John Legend, Brad Paisley, Sheryl Crow, Brittany Howard and St. Vincent.
Later, Sabrina Carpenter launched right into a medley of her greatest singles of the final 12 months — a jazzy rendition of “Espresso” into “Please, Please, Please,” with a quick “Espresso” reprise. The jokes have been many and launched proper out of the gate. She tried to face within the highlight because it missed her; a stage riser “accidentally” lowered her out of view. Then she did a fast costume change, right into a sort of conservative burlesque and the songs took their authentic form.
Sabrina Carpenter performs a medley throughout the 67th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photograph/Chris Pizzello) First time winners have been plentiful
An thrilling, early theme of the 67th Grammy Awards? First time winners.
Throughout Sunday’s Premiere Ceremony, a pre-telecast present hosted by songwriter Justin Tranter, a few of the greatest names in pop like Sabrina Carpenter and Charli xcx received their first Grammys, as did Música Mexicana star Carin León, French metallic band Gojira and nation folks artist Sierra Ferrell.
Sierra Ferrell arrives on the 67th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025, in Los Angeles. (Photograph by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
They weren’t the one ones: Veterans took house trophies, as did former President Jimmy Carter. He received a posthumous Grammy Award for narrating “Last Sundays in Plains: A Centennial Celebration,” recordings from his last Sunday College classes delivered at Maranatha Baptist Church in Georgia. It was his fourth Grammy win.
The primary award of the day, finest pop solo efficiency, was given to Carpenter for “Espresso.” It’s her first Grammy win.
Quickly afterward, Charli xcx additionally received her first two Grammys, in the most effective pop dance recording class for “Von Dutch” and finest dance/digital album for “BRAT.”
Amy Allen received the songwriter of the 12 months, non-classical, a Grammy class that has solely existed for 3 years. She is the primary lady to ever win. Tobias Jesso Jr. received in 2023 and Theron Thomas received in 2024.
“The child in me … is screaming and crying and laughing at the absurdity of this moment,” Allen began her speech. “We are the engine that fuels the entire music industry,” she mentioned of songwriters previous and current.
Ferrell received her first Grammys for Americana efficiency, Americana roots music, Americana album, and American roots efficiency. She pulled an acceptance speech out of scepter. “Honestly this is kind of hilarious,” she joked after returning to the stage for a 3rd time. “Yikes!” she began her fourth acceptance speech.
Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar and different music giants acknowledged
Main nominee Beyoncé received her first award of the night time for her music that includes Miley Cyrus, “II Most Wanted.” It took house the nation duo/group efficiency throughout the Grammy’s Premiere Ceremony, the place a whopping 85 awards can be handed out. It marks Beyoncé’s first win in a rustic class.
FILE – Beyonce accepts the award for finest dance/digital music album for “Renaissance” on the sixty fifth annual Grammy Awards on Feb. 5, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photograph/Chris Pizzello, File)
Kendrick Lamar’s ubiquitous “Not Like Us” was an early winner, receiving trophies for music video, rap music and rap efficiency. It marks his seventh time profitable within the latter class.
The Beatles’ “Now and Then,” which used AI know-how, took house finest rock efficiency. Sean Lennon accepted the award on behalf of his father John Lennon. “As far as I’m concerned, it’s the best band of all time,” he mentioned of the Beatles. “Play the Beatles’ music for your kids. I feel like the world can’t afford to forget.”
What can viewers anticipate from the present?
As Los Angeles continues to get well from fires that destroyed greater than 14,000 buildings and displaced tens of 1000’s, the Recording Academy has reformatted its award present to profit to assist wildfire victims.
“We’re also going to recognize the resilience of our community and celebrate our first responders and do our very best to lift up this city that we love,” Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason jr. mentioned in his opening remarks.
Final night time, on the annual pre-Grammy profit gala hosted by Clive Davis, Mason jr. revealed the Grammys and its affiliated MusiCares charity has raised “almost $5 million in aid” to these within the music business impacted by the wildfires.
The Grammys will search so as to add to these donations.
The way to watch the present
The Grammys is airing stay on CBS and Paramount+. Paramount+ with Showtime subscribers may watch stay and on demand.
The award present will also be watched by means of stay TV streaming providers that embrace CBS of their lineup, like Hulu + Reside TV, YouTube TV and FuboTV.
Who’s nominated on the 2025 Grammys
Beyoncé leads the Grammy nods with 11 due to her acclaimed “Cowboy Carter” album, bringing her profession complete to 99 nominations. That makes her probably the most nominated artist in Grammy historical past.
Since 2023 she’s additionally been probably the most embellished artist, having earned 32 trophies throughout her profession.
Is it lastly her time to take house the highest prize? If she wins the album of the 12 months, she’ll turn into the primary Black lady to take action within the twenty first century.
She capitalized on the Grammys highlight by saying her Cowboy Carter Tour late Saturday on Instagram and her web site. No particulars on when it’s going to begin or which cities she’ll go to have been included, however the posts created an instantaneous frenzy.
Submit Malone, Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar and Charli xcx comply with with seven nominations.
Taylor Swift and first-time nominees Carpenter and Chappell Roan boast six nominations every.
Who’s attending and performing on the Grammys
Carpenter, Roan, Shaboozey, Charli xcx, Doechii, RAYE, Benson Boone, Shakira, Teddy Swims, Girl Gaga and Bruno Mars will carry out on the 2025 Grammys.
Stevie Surprise, Janelle Monáe and Will Smith can pay tribute to the late, legendary producer Quincy Jones.
Brad Paisley, Brittany Howard, Coldplay’s Chris Martin, Cynthia Erivo, Herbie Hancock, Jacob Collier, John Legend, Lainey Wilson, Sheryl Crow and St. Vincent may also seem.
British actress, singer Cynthia Erivo (R) and US singer and actress Janelle Monae arrive for the 67th Annual Grammy Awards on the Crypto.com Enviornment in Los Angeles on February 2, 2025. (Photograph by Robyn Beck / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE (Photograph by ROBYN BECK/AFP by way of Getty Photographs)
Taylor Swift, who final month wrapped her large Eras tour, can be a presenter.
Different presenters will embrace Smith, Cardi B, Gloria Estefan, Olivia Rodrigo, Queen Latifah, SZA, Victoria Monét and the Crimson Scorching Chili Peppers’ Anthony Kiedis and Chad Smith.
Initially Revealed: February 2, 2025 at 6:00 PM PST
