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, 8:46 PM EST

Doechii wins Grammy for best rap album

Doechii won the Grammy for best rap album for "Alligator Bites Never Heal."

"Three women have won: Lauryn Hill, Cardi B and Doechii," she said addressing the history of the category.

Doechii receives the Best Rap Album award for "Alligator Bites Never Heal" during the 67th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, Feb. 2, 2025.
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"I dedicated myself to sobriety, and God told me that I would be rewarded, and that he would show me just how good it can get," she continued, thanking God, her mother and her hometown, Tampa, Florida.

She added, "I know that there is some Black girl out there, so many Black women out there that are watching me right now, and I want to tell you: You can do it. Anything is possible. Anything is possible. Don't allow anybody to project any stereotypes on you that tell you that you can't be here, that tell you that you're too dark or that you are not smart enough or that you're too dramatic, you are too loud. You are exactly who you need to be ... right where you are. I am a testimony."

Doechii accepts the Best Rap Album award for "Alligator Bites Never Heal" from Cardi B onstage during the 67th GRAMMY Awards on Feb. 02, 2025 in Los Angeles.
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Feb 02, 2025, 8:30 PM EST

Sabrina Carpenter delivers mashup performance of her mega-hit songs

Sabrina Carpenter took to the stage at the Grammys to deliver a bubbly and quirky mashup performance of her mega-hit songs "Espresso" and "Please, Please, Please."

Sabrina Carpenter performs during the 67th Annual GRAMMY Awards, Feb. 2, 2025 in Los Angeles.
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Sabrina Carpenter performs during the 67th Annual GRAMMY Awards, Feb. 2, 2025 in Los Angeles.
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The singer earned six nominations this year, including all four of the top categories: best new artist; song of the year for "Please, Please, Please"; record of the year for "Espresso"; and album of the year for "Short n' Sweet."

Feb 02, 2025, 8:20 PM EST

Billie Eilish performs 'Birds of a Feather'

Billie Eilish hit the Grammys stage and performed her viral song "Birds of a Feather" with her brother Finneas and a band.

Her performance included a stunning backdrop, which featured sweet throwback photos of her and Finneas.

She ended her performance by saying, "I love you LA."

Billie Eilish and Finneas O'Connell perform on stage during the 67th Annual Grammy Awards at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, Feb. 2, 2025.
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Finneas O'Connell, left, and Billie Eilish perform "Birds of a Feather" during the 67th annual Grammy Awards on Feb. 2, 2025, in Los Angeles.
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Feb 02, 2025, 8:17 PM EST

Dawes performs tribute to LA to open 2025 Grammys

The band Dawes, which is composed of brothers Taylor and Griffin Goldsmith, kicked off this year's Grammys with a tribute to Los Angeles.

Taylor Goldsmith of Dawes, Brad Paisley, and John Legend perform during the 67th Annual GRAMMY Awards, Feb. 2, 2025 in Los Angeles.
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Like many others, the brothers lost their childhood home and more in the LA fires that have devastated Southern California in recent weeks.

The two were joined by John Legend, Sheryl Crow, Brad Paisley, Brittany Howard and St. Vincent to perform "I Love L.A." by Randy Newman.

Brittany Howard and Taylor Goldsmith of DAWES perform onstage during the 67th Annual GRAMMY Awards, Feb. 2, 2025 in Los Angeles.
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