of grammy awardsscheduled to be held in areas devastated by wildfires. Los Angeleswill not be canceled or postponed, but will instead refocus the show. fire relief efforts.
CEO Harvey Mason Jr. and Board Chair Tammy Hart said the Recording Academy “is proud to recognize the courage and courage of the first responders who risked their lives to support wildfire relief efforts and protect our lives.” We will raise additional funds to honor their dedication,” it said in a letter to the academy. Members of the Recording Academy on Monday obtained by The Associated Press.
“In difficult times, music has the power to heal, solace, and unite like no other. The Grammy Awards not only celebrate the artistry and accomplishments of the music community, but also the resilience that defines this great society. It also serves as a platform to amplify the spirit of power” in the city of Los Angeles. ”
Here’s what else you need to know about the 67th Annual Grammy Awards.
Music industry responds to wildfires
Last week, the Recording Academy and MusiCares kicked off Los Angeles fire relief efforts with a $1 million donation. With additional donations, they have already distributed $2 million in emergency aid, according to the letter.
Universal Music Group, one of the three major record companies, has canceled all Grammy Awards-related events. These include the annual artist showcase held on Saturday and the afterparty on Sunday of Grammy Week. Instead, those funds will be directed to wildfire relief.
BMG announced on Instagram that it would no longer host a pre-Grammy party, and a representative for Warner Music Group told The Associated Press that the major label would not be hosting a party this year and would instead “direct funds toward relief efforts.” ” he admitted. Earlier this week, WMG and the Blavatnik Family Foundation Social Justice Fund pledged to donate $1 million to fire relief and reconstruction efforts in the Los Angeles area.
MusiCares, an organization that supports music professionals in need of financial, personal, or medical assistance, holds its annual Person of the Year Benefit Gala at the Los Angeles Convention Center days before the Grammy Awards I will. The 2025 celebration will still be held on January 31st, and this year will honor the Grateful Dead with additional contributions to wildfire relief.
“Upcoming Person of the Year awards will include a special appeal for donations to support wildfire relief efforts,” according to an email the Recording Academy sent to members Tuesday.
Where are the Grammy Awards held?
The 2025 Grammy Awards will be held on Sunday, February 2nd at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
The ongoing Palisades fire forced the NBA and NHL to reschedule a game between the Lakers and Kings at the same arena last week.
“The postponement will not divert resources from Southern California wildfire response efforts,” the NBA said in a news release.
2025 Grammy Award Nominations
The nominees include a long list of top music stars who will have a shot at the trophy at next month’s Grammy Awards ceremony.
beyonce Country album “Cowboy Carter” led the nominations with 11 total nominations. She has now been nominated a total of 99 times throughout her career, making her the most nominated artist in the history of this award show.
See the full list of Grammy nominees.
How to watch the Grammy Awards
The show will be broadcast live on the CBS Television Network and streamed on Paramount+ at 8pm ET/5pm PT. Many nominees will perform at the awards ceremony.
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