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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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, 6:27 PM EST

Who is nominated for record of the year?

Nominees for record of the year include some of the biggest names in music, new and old, with "Now and Then" by The Beatles, "TEXAS HOLD 'EM" by Beyoncé, "Not Like Us" by Kendrick Lamar, "Espresso" by Sabrina Carpenter, "360" by Charli xcx, "BIRDS OF A FEATHER" by Billie Eilish, "Good Luck, Babe!" by Chappell Roan and "Fortnight" by Taylor Swift up for the award.

Feb 02, 2025, 6:25 PM EST

Sierra Ferrell wins 4 awards at Grammy Awards Premiere Ceremony

Singer-songwriter Sierra Ferrell took home four awards at the Grammy Awards Premiere Ceremony prior to tonight's show.

The singer won best American roots song and best Americana performance for her song "American Dreaming." She also took home the Grammy for best Americana album for "Trail of Flowers" and best American roots performance for "Lighthouse."

In her acceptance speeches, she thanked God, her mom, her dog and her team, among others.

"I honestly wasn't expecting this, and I want to thank everyone in the category, because everyone is so beautiful in their own way, and they have their own essence," she said after her Americana performance win.

Sierra Ferrell poses in the press room with the Grammys for Best Americana Album, Best Americana Roots Song, Best Americana Performance, and Best Americana Roots Performance at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, Feb. 2, 2025.
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Feb 02, 2025, 6:16 PM EST

Who is nominated for best new artist at the Grammys?

Best new artist nominees include Sabrina Carpenter, Chappell Roan and Benson Boone, all of whom had breakout years, skyrocketing to new levels of popularity.

Additional artists on the impressive list of nominees include Shaboozey, Teddy Swims, Doechii, Khruangbin and RAYE.

Feb 02, 2025, 6:16 PM EST

Taylor Swift, Olivia Rodrigo, Cardi B and more to present at Grammys

Presenters for the 67th Grammy Awards were announced days before the ceremony.

They include Taylor Swift, Olivia Rodrigo, Cardi B, Gloria Estefan, Queen Latifah, Victoria Monét, Will Smith and Anthony Kiedis and Chad Smith.

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