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The 67th Grammy Awards will honor the legacy of Quincy Jones, pay tribute to Los Angeles, and feature an In Memoriam segment during the live telecast.
The 2025 Grammys will take a slightly different shape than previous years. The event will be reimagined to raise funds to support wildfire relief efforts and aid music professionals impacted by the wildfires in Los Angeles. A series of special performances will form a salute to the life and legacy of Quincy Jones, musical tributes honoring the City of Los Angeles, and the annual In Memoriam segment.
Newly announced performers include Brad Paisley, Brittany Howard, Coldplay’s Chris Martin, Cynthia Erivo, Herbie Hancock, Jacob Collier, Janelle Monáe, John Legend, Lainey Wilson, Sheryl Crow, St. Vincent, and Stevie Wonder. That’s in addition to previously announced performers Benson Boone, Billie Eilish, Chappell Roan, Charli XCX, Doechii, Raye, Sabrina Carpenter, Shakira, and Teddy Swims.
The show will air live on Sunday, February 2 at 8 PM ET / 5 PM PT on CBS and streaming on Paramount+. Prior to the telecast, the Grammy Awards Premiere Ceremony will be broadcast live from the Peacock Theater at 12:30 PM PT, and will be streamed live on the Recording Academy’s website and YouTube channel.
The Premiere Ceremony will feature performances by Yolanda Adams, Wayne Brady, Deborah Cox, Scott Hoying, Angelique Kidjo, and Taj Mahal. Other scheduled performances include nominees Joe Bonamassa, Joyce DiDonato, Bela Fleck, Renee Fleming, Muni Long, and Kelli O’Hara, as well as composer Kevin Puts. Wayne Brady and Scott Hoying, Bob Clearmountain, Rhiannon Giddens, Queen Sheba, Anoushka Shankar, and Jimmy Jam.
Many traditional Grammy week events have been cancelled or reformatted to maximize support for those affected by the wildfires, including members of the music community and the wider Los Angeles population. Since launching the Los Angeles Fire Relief Effort To Support Music Professionals, the Recording Academy and MusiCares have raised and pledged over $4 million in emergency aid for music professionals impacted by the crisis.
To contribute to the Recording Academy and MusiCares’ Los Angeles Fire Relief Effort, or if you or someone you know needs assistance, visit the MusiCares Fire Relief page.