Grammys 2025 recap: Best moments from music's biggest night

The ceremony took place Sunday, Feb. 2.

Grammys 2025 recap: Best moments from music's biggest night
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ByCarson Blackwelder, Angeline Jane Bernabe, Mason Leib, and Hayley FitzPatrick via GMA logo
Last Updated: February 3, 2025, 12:21 AM EST

Some of the biggest names in music were honored at the 2025 Grammys on Sunday.

Beyoncé took home the Grammy Award for album of the year for "COWBOY CARTER" and Chappell Roan won the Grammy for best new artist. Kendrick Lamar snagged both record of the year and song of the year for his song "Not Like Us."

The Grammys took place nearly a month after the Los Angeles wildfires began, which devastated the region and resulted in at least 29 deaths. The telecast was "reimagined to raise funds to support wildfire relief efforts and aid music professionals impacted by the L.A. wildfires," with funds raised during the show going to support music professionals and Los Angeles wildfire relief efforts.

Near the end of the show, Trevor Noah, who returned this year as host for the fifth year in a row, announced viewers at home had already raised $7 million.

The night was filled with epic performances from artists like Charli xcx, Shakira, Lady Gaga, Sabrina Carpenter and more. A moving musical tribute was also performed to honor the late music legend Quincy Jones.

Keep reading for a recap of all the biggest moments from the 2025 Grammys.

Key moments:

Here's how the night unfolded. All times Eastern.
Feb 02, 2025, 5:45 PM EST

Jimmy Carter posthumously wins 4th Grammy

Former President Jimmy Carter posthumously won the Grammy for best audio book, narration, and storytelling recording for his book "Last Sundays in Plains: A Centennial Celebration."

Jason Carter, the late president's grandson, accepted the award on his grandfather's behalf.

"My grandfather was incredibly important to me, and lately, over these past few weeks, we've felt this enormous outpouring of love from all around the world," Jason Carter said in part at the Grammy Awards Premiere Ceremony on Sunday.

Former President Jimmy Carter holds a press conference at the American Embassy in London, Jan. 1986.
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President Carter, who died Dec. 29, 2024, has been nominated for 10 Grammys in previous years. This is his fourth win.

"Last Sundays in Plains: A Centennial Celebration" includes recordings of the former president delivering lessons from his hometown church in Plains, Georgia.

Feb 02, 2025, 5:35 PM EST

Kacey Musgraves, Sabrina Carpenter take home awards during Grammy Awards Premiere Ceremony

Some early awards have already been announced ahead of tonight's show.

Early wins went to some of the biggest names in music including Sabrina Carpenter, who won best pop solo performance for "Espresso," and Charli xcx, who won best dance/electronic album for "BRAT" and best dance pop recording for "Von dutch."

Other early winners include Kacey Musgraves for best country song for "The Architect" and singer-songwriter Sierra Ferrell, who took home multiple awards including best Americana performance and best Americana album, among others.

Kacey Musgraves receives the Best Country Song award for The Architect during the premiere ceremony of the 67th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, Feb. 2, 2025.
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Feb 02, 2025, 5:27 PM EST

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Feb 02, 2025, 5:15 PM EST

What happened at last year's Grammys?

At last year's Grammys, Taylor Swift took home the coveted album of the year award for "Midnights," Victoria Monét won best new artist and Miley Cyrus won record of the year for "Flowers."

Billie Eilish and her brother and co-writer Finneas O'Connell won the Grammy Award for song of the year for "What Was I Made For?" from the "Barbie" movie.

Dua Lipa, SZA Olivia Rodrigo, Joni Mitchell, Brandi Carlile and more performed at the event.

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