Music’s biggest night of the year, the 67th Annual Grammy Awards, premiered on February 2nd, 2025. This ceremony celebrated a year of music, highlighting the biggest artists in the industry and creating unforgettable moments. Hosted by Trevor Noah for the fifth time, the celebration started with a tribute to Los Angeles after the devastating wildfires.
Beyoncé had the most nominations of the night with a total of 11 for her album, “Cowboy Carter,” in all three top categories, including Best Record, Song, and Album of the Year. She won three of her 11 nominations for Album of the Year, Country Album, and Best Country Duo/Group Performance. Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar, Post Malone, and Charli XCX had a four-way tie for the second most nominations, each having seven. Kendrick Lamar swept five of the seven categories he was nominated for, winning both Record and Song of the Year. Chappell Roan also became a winner that night as she took home Best New Artist.
Highly anticipated awards of the night winners include:
- Album of the Year—“Cowboy Carter” by Beyoncé
- Record of the Year—“Not Like Us” by Kendrick Lamar
- Song of the Year—“Not“Like Us” by Kendrick Lamar
- Best New Artist—Chappell Roan
- Best Rap Album—“Alligator Bites Never Heal” by Doechii
- Best Pop Vocal Album—“Short n’ Sweet” by Sabrina Carpenter
- Best Latin Pop Album—“Las Mujere Ya No Lloran” by Shakira
- Best Pop Duo/Group Performance—“Die with a Smile” by Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars
The night also featured powerful performances by Billie Eilish, Chappell Roan, Sabrina Carpenter, and Charli XCX. However, the performance that had been the most shocking was a surprise performance by The Weeknd, who had been “boycotting” the Grammys after he called the Recording Academy “corrupt.” He performed two songs from his latest album ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’ surrounded by dancers and unsettling visuals. Another significant part of The Weeknd’s performance was when he brought out Playboi Carti to perform “Timeless.”
In addition to these standout performances, the show featured its annual In Memoriam segment, celebrating the lives and legacies of those in music who have passed on. There was also a special performance for the late producer, Quincy Jones, that featured Cynthia Erivo and Stevie Wonder. A tribute to Liam Payne was also featured, as past footage of him in concert played on screen, showcasing him with a massive crowd of One Direction fans.
Maxine Martinez, a junior on Mark Keppel High School’s Color Guard team, stated, “Yes, I watched the Grammys, and [I rooted] for Doechii, Billie Eilish, and SZA to take home a Grammy.” When asked if she had any favorite moments from the show, she stated, “I loved watching The Weeknd’s comeback, and I always love when artists do any covers.”
The 67th Annual Grammy Awards undoubtedly showcased a powerful night for music, filled with surprises, emotional tributes, and groundbreaking wins. The Grammys will continue to be a show that reminds those of how music continues to connect those around the world.
