The 67th Annual GRAMMY Awards® brought together some of music’s brightest stars with a renewed purpose, spotlighting the devastating impact of the recent Los Angeles wildfires and rallying the music industry for ongoing relief efforts. The telecast celebrated not only the resilience of Angelenos but also paid tribute to the first responders who risked their lives to protect the Los Angeles area. Special guests included students from fire-damaged schools and firefighters from the Los Angeles County Fire Department who were honored throughout the evening for their bravery and service.
During the telecast, music superstars such as Anderson .Paak, Avril Lavigne, Charlie Puth, Doja Cat, and the Jonas Brothers highlighted the rebuilding efforts of local business impacted by the fires. Commercials showcased local establishments, including Rhythm of the Village (Altadena), an African cultural goods store; Paliskates (Pacific Palisades), a woman-owned skate shop; Two Dragons Martial Arts Studio (Pasadena); Orla Floral Studio (Altadena); and the Lost Stuffy Project, an East Coast-based duo dedicated to replacing cherished comfort items—such as stuffed animals, toys and blankets—for children displaced by the wildfires.
A heartwarming tribute to the late music legend Quincy Jones featured music luminary Stevie Wonder, who was joined by a student choir from Pasadena Waldorf School and Palisades High School—both severely damaged by the wildfires—performing the iconic anthem “We Are the World.” Additional performers in the tribute included Cynthia Erivo, Herbie Hancock, Jacob Collier, Janelle Monáe, and Lainey Wilson.
The evening culminated with firefighters from the County of Los Angeles Fire Department presenting the coveted Album Of The Year Award to Beyoncé.
The evening kicked off with a moving and emotional rendition of “I Love L.A.” by the music duo Dawes. The song took on even deeper meaning for the band, as both members have been profoundly affected by the wildfires—Griffin Goldsmith lost his home, while he and his brother Taylor also had their childhood home, their parents’ home, and nearly all of their instruments destroyed in the fires. Joining them on stage was a star-studded ensemble of GRAMMY-winning artists, including Brad Paisley, Brittany Howard, John Legend, Sheryl Crow, and St. Vincent. Together, they celebrated the unwavering spirit and resilience of Los Angeles in the face of adversity.
Throughout the ceremony, host Trevor Noah, along with several presenters, urged audiences to support the MusiCares® Fire Relief—a collaborative fundraiser launched by the Recording Academy® and MusiCares, in partnership with Direct Relief, the California Community Foundation and the Pasadena Community Foundation—to help expand wildfire relief efforts across the broader Los Angeles community. To contribute to the MusiCares Fire Relief, visit grammy.com/firerelief. If you or someone you know needs help, visit musicares.org/get-help.
