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, 9:06 PM EST

Taylor Swift embraces Sabrina Carpenter during the show

Taylor Swift and Sabrina Carpenter shared a sweet moment together at the Grammys.

During the show, Swift was photographed giving Carpenter a hug and kiss on the head.

Sabrina Carpenter is embraced by Taylor Swift after winning Best Pop Vocal Album award during the 67th annual Grammy Awards, Feb. 2, 2025, in Los Angeles.
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Feb 02, 2025, 9:05 PM EST

Chappell Roan takes us all to the 'Pink Pony Club' with energetic performance

Chappell Roan wowed the audience with a performance of her song "Pink Pony Club" on Sunday at the 2025 Grammys.

Chappell Roan performs onstage during the 67th Annual GRAMMY Awards on Feb. 02, 2025 in Los Angeles.
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Roan -- who performed with a gaggle of clowns -- called the song her "love letter to LA" in a video package that played before she took to the stage.

Chappell Roan performs on stage during the 67th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, Feb. 2, 2025.
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Olivia Rodrigo introduced Roan's performance, calling her "my extraordinary friend."

Roan earned six Grammy nominations this year, including best new artist, song of the year, record of the year and album of the year.

Feb 02, 2025, 8:54 PM EST

Sabrina Carpenter wins Grammy for best pop vocal album

Anthony Kiedis and Chad Smith of the Red Hot Chili Peppers presented the Grammy Award for best pop vocal album to Sabrina Carpenter for "Short n' Sweet."

While accepting the award, Carpenter said, "I really was not expecting this, and all those nominees that were just on the screen are some of my favorite artists in the world, and I can't believe I'm nominated against them or even in this room."

Sabrina Carpenter accepts the Best Pop Vocal Album award for "Short n' Sweet" during the 67th Annual GRAMMY Awards, Feb. 2, 2025 in Los Angeles.
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"I feel so lucky to be able to come together and do something so special and beautiful and celebrate music," she added. "I want to thank all the fans that let my music be heard by the Recording Academy. I want to thank my mom for driving me to every voice lesson."

She continued, "'Short n' Sweet' means the world -- thank you to the producers and writers who made the album."

Other nominees in the category included "HIT ME HARD AND SOFT" by Billie Eilish, "eternal sunshine" by Ariana Grande, "The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess" by Chappell Roan and "THE TORTURED POETS DEPARTMENT" by Taylor Swift.

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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