...Telecast Showcases Fundraising Efforts, Local Business Recovery, and Honors Firefighters
The 67th Annual GRAMMY Awards went beyond celebrating music’s biggest night, using its platform to support Los Angeles wildfire relief efforts and honour the bravery of first responders. The telecast paid tribute to the resilience of Angelenos, featuring special guests including firefighters and students from schools affected by the fires.
Throughout the evening, music superstars Anderson .Paak, Avril Lavigne, Charlie Puth, Doja Cat, and the Jonas Brothers spotlighted the rebuilding of local businesses impacted by the fires. The broadcast also featured commercials showcasing Rhythm of the Village (Altadena), Paliskates (Pacific Palisades), Two Dragons Martial Arts Studio (Pasadena), Orla Floral Studio (Altadena), and The Lost Stuffy Project, which helps children displaced by the fires recover cherished comfort items.
A powerful tribute to Quincy Jones united legendary artists Stevie Wonder, Cynthia Erivo, Herbie Hancock, Jacob Collier, Janelle Monáe, and Lainey Wilson. They performed “We Are the World” alongside a student choir from Pasadena Waldorf School and Palisades High School, both severely damaged by the fires.
The night’s most emotional moment came when firefighters from the Los Angeles County Fire Department took the stage to present Album of the Year to Beyoncé, symbolizing the deep connection between music and the community.
The show opened with an emotional performance of "I Love L.A." by Dawes, joined by Brad Paisley, Brittany Howard, John Legend, Sheryl Crow, and St. Vincent. The song held deep personal meaning, as Griffin Goldsmith of Dawes lost his home, while his childhood home, his parents’ house, and nearly all his instruments were destroyed in the fires.
Throughout the event, host Trevor Noah and presenters encouraged donations to MusiCares® Fire Relief, a collaborative effort between the Recording Academy, MusiCares, Direct Relief, the California Community Foundation, and the Pasadena Community Foundation to support wildfire victims.
To contribute, visit grammy.com/firerelief. If you or someone you know needs assistance, visit musicares.org/get-help.
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