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Everything to know about the 2025 Grammy Awards

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NZ Herald ,
Publish Date
Fri, 31 Jan 2025, 2:18pm

Everything to know about the 2025 Grammy Awards

Author
NZ Herald ,
Publish Date
Fri, 31 Jan 2025, 2:18pm

The biggest names in music are set to be honoured at the 67th Grammy Awards ceremony on Monday (NZT).

The ceremony, hosted by comedian Trevor Noah, will go ahead at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles in the wake of the wildfires that devastated California in January.

Organisers have said the ceremony will take place with “a renewed sense of purpose” amid the disaster, which claimed at least 29 lives and destroyed thousands of homes.

The Recording Academy released a statement earlier this month, saying, “Dear Recording Academy Members, Our hearts go out to everyone affected by the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles.

“This city is our home, and we mourn the loss of life and destruction that have come to it in recent days.

“In response to this crisis, the Recording Academy and MusiCares launched the Los Angeles Fire Relief Effort last week with an initial US$1 million [$1.76m] donation to support music creatives and professionals.”

They added the 2025 Grammys would help raise “additional funds to support wildfire relief efforts and [honour] the bravery and dedication of first responders who risk their lives to protect ours.”

Who is hosting the Grammys this year?

Trevor Noah, 40, will host the ceremony for the fifth year in a row.

Which artists are performing at the Grammys?

The artists who have been confirmed to perform include Billie EilishBenson Boone, Doechii, Chappell RoanCharli xcx, RAYE, ShakiraSabrina Carpenter and Teddy Swims.

Charli XCX performs at Roskilde Festival 2024 on July 05, 2024 in Roskilde, Denmark. Photo / Getty ImagesCharli XCX performs at Roskilde Festival 2024 on July 05, 2024 in Roskilde, Denmark. Photo / Getty Images

Coldplay’s Chris Martin, Cynthia Erivo, John Legend, Jacob Collier, Sheryl Crow, Stevie Wonder and others will reportedly perform tributes “celebrating the city of Los Angeles” following the wildfires.

Which artists are leading nominations this year?

Beyoncé leads this year’s nominations with 11 - including record and album of the year and best country album. This year’s ceremony could mark a first for the artist, who has never won the coveted album of the year Grammy.

Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar, Charli xcx and Post Malone closely follow with seven nominations each, while Taylor Swift landed six.

Beyonce leads with 11 Grammy nominations. Photo / @roberto_cavalliBeyonce leads with 11 Grammy nominations. Photo / @roberto_cavalli

Where can you watch the Grammys in New Zealand?

There’s no way to watch the main awards ceremony in New Zealand - though Kiwis can tune in to red carpet coverage, along with pre-show interviews and commentary, on the Recording Academy’s YouTube channel.

The Grammy Premiere Ceremony will take place at the Peacock Theatre before the main show, featuring early wins and additional performances. It will stream on the Recording Academy’s YouTube channel and live.grammy.com at 12:30pm local time - 9:30am on Monday February 3 NZDT.

The main ceremony starts at 2pm NZDT.

Full list of Grammy Award nominations:

Album of the year

New Blue Sun, André 3000

Cowboy Carter, Beyoncé

Short n’ Sweet, Sabrina Carpenter

Brat, Charli XCX

Djesse Vol. 4, Jacob Collier

Hit Me Hard and Soft, Billie Eilish

The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess, Chappell Roan

The Tortured Poets Department, Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift's most recent album The Tortured Poets Department is nominated for several Grammys. Photo / Getty ImagesTaylor Swift's most recent album The Tortured Poets Department is nominated for several Grammys. Photo / Getty Images

Record Of the Year

Now And Then, The Beatles

Texas Hold ‘Em, Beyoncé

Espresso, Sabrina Carpenter

360, Charli XCX

Birds of a Feather, Billie Eilish

Not Like Us, Kendrick Lamar

Good Luck, Babe!, Chappell Roan

Fortnight, Taylor Swift featuring Post Malone

Song Of The Year

A Bar Song (Tipsy), Shaboozey

Birds of a Feather, Billie Eilish

Die With A Smile, Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars

Fortnight, Taylor Swift featuring Post Malone.

Good Luck, Babe!, Chappell Roan.

Not Like Us, Kendrick Lamar

Please PleasePlease, Sabrina Carpenter

Texas Hold ‘Em, Beyoncé

Best New Artist

Benson Boone

Sabrina Carpenter

Doechii

Khruangbin

Raye

Chappell Roan

Shaboozey

Teddy Swims

Best Pop Vocal Album

Short n’ Sweet, Sabrina Carpenter

Hit Me Hard and Soft, Billie Eilish

The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess, Chappell Roan

The Tortured Poets Department, Taylor Swift

Eternal Sunshine, Ariana Grande

Best Pop Dance Pop Recording

Make You Mine, Madison Beer

Von dutch, Charli XCX

L’Amour de ma Vie (Over Now Extended Edit), Billie Eilish

Yes, and?, Ariana Grande

Got Me Started, Troye Sivan

Ariana Grande's Yes, and? is nominated for a Grammy this year. Photo / Getty ImagesAriana Grande's Yes, and? is nominated for a Grammy this year. Photo / Getty Images

Best Rock Song

Beautiful People (Stay High), the Black Keys

Broken Man, St. Vincent

Dark Matter, Pearl Jam

Dilemma, Green Day

Gift Horse, Idles

Best Alternative Music Album

Wild God, Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds

Charm, Clairo

The Collective, Kim Gordon

What Now, Brittany Howard

All Born Screaming, St. Vincent

Best R&B Song

After Hours, Kehlani

Burning, Tems

Here We Go (Uh Oh), Coco Jones

Ruined Me, Muni Long

Saturn, SZA

Best Progressive R&B Album

So Glad to Know You, Avery*Sunshine

En Route, Durand Bernarr

Bando Stone and the New World, Childish Gambino

Crash, Kehlani

Why Lawd?, NxWorries (Anderson .Paak & Knxwledge)

Kendrick Lamar is nominated for Not Like Us. Photo / Getty ImagesKendrick Lamar is nominated for Not Like Us. Photo / Getty Images

Best Rap Performance

Enough (Miami), Cardi B

When The Sun Shines Again, Common & Pete Rock Featuring Posdnuos

Nissan Altima, Doechii

Houdini, Eminem

Like That, Future, Metro Boomin and Kendrick Lamar

Yeah Glo!,GloRilla

Not Like Us, Kendrick Lamar

Best Alternative Jazz Album

Night Reign, Arooj Aftab

New Blue Sun, André 3000

Code Derivation, Robert Glasper

Foreverland, Keyon Harrold

No More Water: The Gospel Of James Baldwin, Meshell Ndegeocello

Best Country Album

Cowboy Carter, Beyoncé

F-1 Trillion, Post Malone

Deeper Well, Kacey Musgraves

Higher, Chris Stapleton

Whirlwind, Lainey Wilson

Best Americana Album

The Other Side, T Bone Burnett

$10 Cowboy, Charley Crockett

Trail Of Flowers, Sierra Ferrell

Polaroid Lovers, Sarah Jarosz

No One Gets Out Alive, Maggie Rose

Tigers Blood, Waxahatchee

Best Latin Pop Album

Funk Generation, Anitta

El Viaje, Luis Fonsi

GARCÍA, Kany García

Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran, Shakira

Orquídeas, Kali Uchis

Best Score Soundtrack for Visual Media (Includes Film And Television)

American Fiction, Laura Karpman, composer

Challengers, Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross, composers

The Color Purple, Kris Bowers, composer

Dune: Part Two, Hans Zimmer, composer

Shōgun, Nick Chuba, Atticus Ross and Leopold Ross, composers

Best Opera Recording

Adams: Girls of the Golden West, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra; Metropolitan Opera Chorus

Moravec: The Shining, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra; Metropolitan Opera Chorus

Saariaho: Adriana Mater, San Francisco Symphony; San Francisco Symphony Chorus; Timo Kurkikangas

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