**Grammys Begin with Emotional Tribute to Los Angeles and Its Resilience**

Tue Apr 29 2025 04:06:09 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)
**Grammys Begin with Emotional Tribute to Los Angeles and Its Resilience**

The 2025 Grammy Awards celebrated the city of Los Angeles as performers and organizers honor the community's strength following devastating wildfires.


The ceremony opened with a tribute performance featuring local artists and a heartfelt message highlighting the triumph of human spirit in tough times.


The 2025 Grammy Awards kicked off with an emotional tribute dedicated to Los Angeles, welcoming a night of musical celebration paired with recognition of the city's resilience in the face of adversity. Dawes, a local band consisting of two brothers whose homes were lost to recent wildfires, led the opening performance alongside Grammy-winning artists Sheryl Crow, John Legend, Brad Paisley, and Brittany Howard as they sang Randy Newman's iconic "I Love LA."

Host Trevor Noah, taking the reins for the fifth time, poignantly remarked, “In the darkest of times, the best of humanity shines through,” highlighting the communal spirit that has emerged amidst the devastation. He expressed gratitude towards the firefighters’ efforts that had contained the blazes, ensuring that the ceremony could proceed as planned.

Among the honored guests were several firefighters, who mingled with music's biggest stars on the red carpet, capturing selfies and celebrating the night. Following Dawes' performance, Grammy-nominated Billie Eilish serenaded the audience with "Birds Of A Feather," proclaiming, "I love you LA," marking her emotional connection to the city.

Beyond entertainment, the Grammy ceremony aims to raise funds for those affected by this disaster, a commitment that included allowing local businesses to advertise for free during the broadcast. In his typical style, Noah lightheartedly warned that any winner taking too long during acceptance speeches would face a $1,000 fine per extra second.

In terms of awards, Beyoncé led the nominations with eleven nods for her country-inspired album "Cowboy Carter," having already secured a Grammy for Best Country Duo/Group Performance with Miley Cyrus. Other standout winners included the Beatles for Best Rock Performance for their AI-assisted song "Now And Then," and Charli XCX who took home three awards for her album "Brat." Florida rapper Doechii made history by winning Best Rap Album for "Alligator Bites Never Heal," noting her position as only the third woman to achieve this honor.

Promoting empowerment, she encouraged aspiring female artists to embrace their uniqueness and defy stereotypes, concluding her speech with, “You are exactly who you need to be to be right where you are.”

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