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, 7:44 PM EST

Ye and wife Bianca Censori arrive on Grammys red carpet

Rapper Ye and wife Bianca Censori arrived on the red carpet hand-in-hand on Sunday night.

Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, opted for an all-black outfit, while Censori wore a black coat over a completely sheer bodysuit.

Heading into the night, West was nominated in the best rap song category alongside Ty Dolla Sign for their song "Carnival." The duo lost to Kendrick Lamar, who won for his song "Not Like Us."

The rapper has garnered controversy in recent years due to antisemitic rhetoric along with other inflammatory messages he has shared online.

Kanye West and Bianca Censori attend the 67th GRAMMY Awards Feb. 2, 2025 in Los Angeles.
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Feb 02, 2025, 7:07 PM EST

Who is nominated for album of the year at the Grammys?

Album of the year nominees include Taylor Swift's "THE TORTURED POETS DEPARTMENT," André 3000's "New Blue Sun," Beyoncé's "COWBOY CARTER," Sabrina Carpenter's "Short n' Sweet," Charli xcx's "BRAT," Jacob Collier's "Djesse Vol. 4," Billie Eilish's "HIT ME HARD AND SOFT," and Chappell Roan's "The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess."

Feb 02, 2025, 7:07 PM EST

What is Taylor Swift nominated for tonight?

Taylor Swift is nominated for six Grammys this year.

The singer is up for record of the year and song of the year for "Fortnight (feat. Post Malone)."

Swift is also nominated for album of the year and best pop vocal album for "THE TORTURED POETS DEPARTMENT."

Publicity image from Taylor Swift's new album, "The Tortured Poets Department."
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Additionally, Swift and Gracie Abrams are nominated for best pop duo/group performance for Abrams' song "us."

Feb 02, 2025, 6:57 PM EST

Frankie Valli attends Grammys after receiving Lifetime Achievement Award

Frankie Valli stepped out on the 2025 Grammys red carpet on Sunday after receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award the previous night.

Frankie Valli attends the 67th GRAMMY Awards Feb. 2, 2025 in Los Angeles.
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The 90-year-old singer was honored on Saturday for his legendary career, which includes time as a solo artist and as part of the group The Four Seasons.

Valli has been nominated for five Grammys but has never won a competitive award.

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