NEW YORK — The 2025 Grammy Awards are fast approaching, making it an exciting time to start planning your viewing parties. Here’s a detailed guide to help you prepare for the event and enjoy the night alongside music’s brightest stars.
The 67th annual Grammy Awards will be held on a Sunday at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. This year, however, the Recording Academy has chosen to focus on supporting those affected by the recent wildfires in the Los Angeles area.
### When and How to Watch the Grammys?
The main event will be broadcast live on CBS and streaming on Paramount+ beginning at 8 p.m. Eastern Time. If you have Paramount+ with Showtime, you will also have access to watch both live and on-demand content from the ceremony.
### Who Will Perform at the Awards?
A lineup of talented artists will take the stage to perform, including Benson Boone, Billie Eilish, Chappell Roan, Charli XCX, Doechii, RAYE, Sabrina Carpenter, Shakira, and Teddy Swims. Additionally, Will Smith, Stevie Wonder, and Janelle Monáe will pay homage to the iconic producer Quincy Jones.
Other notable appearances include Brad Paisley, Brittany Howard, Chris Martin from Coldplay, Cynthia Erivo, Herbie Hancock, Jacob Collier, John Legend, Lainey Wilson, Sheryl Crow, and St. Vincent. Although Taylor Swift, who recently completed her successful Eras tour, won’t be performing, she will join as a presenter, along with Cardi B, Gloria Estefan, Olivia Rodrigo, Queen Latifah, SZA, Victoria Monét, and Anthony Kiedis and Chad Smith of the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
### Hosting Details
Trevor Noah is set to host the Grammys for the fifth consecutive time, a feat matched by only a few musical figures in Grammy history, including Andy Williams, John Denver, and LL Cool J.
### Streaming Options for the Grammys
You can catch the Grammys on various live TV streaming services that feature CBS, such as Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, and FuboTV. For those with Paramount+ subscriptions, the awards ceremony will be available for streaming the day following the event.
The premiere ceremony, which will be led by songwriter Justin Tranter, is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. Eastern (12:30 p.m. Pacific) at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. This portion of the event can be streamed on the Recording Academy’s YouTube channel and live.GRAMMY.com.
### Watching the Red Carpet
Viewers can enjoy a three-hour red carpet show featuring interviews and fashion highlights, streamed by a major media outlet on YouTube and their official site.
### Nominee Highlights
Leading the nominations this year is Beyoncé, who garnered 11 nominations, bringing her to a total of 99 throughout her illustrious career, marking her as the most nominated artist in Grammy history. Following closely are Post Malone, Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar, and Charli XCX, each securing seven nominations, while Taylor Swift, along with first-time nominees Sabrina Carpenter and Chappell Roan, received six nominations each.
### Impact of the Los Angeles Wildfires on the Grammys
The 2025 Grammy Awards will proceed as planned, but the Recording Academy is emphasizing wildfire relief throughout the event. Traditionally, Grammy week welcomes numerous industry events, but many have been canceled this year to shift support toward wildfire relief efforts, with 16 events being called off. Prominent music organizations such as Universal Music Group and BMG have redirected their resources to benefit those affected by the wildfires rather than hosting celebratory events.
Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. stated, “This is our home, it’s home to thousands of music professionals, and many of us have been negatively impacted.” A concerted effort led by the Recording Academy and MusiCares has raised over $4 million in emergency aid for those in the music industry impacted by the wildfires, following an initial $1 million donation focused on wildfire relief.
### Broader Music Industry Reactions
In solidarity with the wildfire relief efforts, Spotify has canceled its scheduled events for Grammy week, including its popular Best New Artist showcase, opting to redirect funds towards local charitable organizations. Universal Music Group has also opted out of its Grammy-related events and instead will focus funds on the relief efforts.
Additional music companies like BMG and Warner Music Group have similarly canceled their pre-Grammy gatherings, with Warner Music Group pledging $1 million towards relief efforts in the region. Sony Music Group has also confirmed its withdrawal from Grammy week events to contribute to local support initiatives.
MusiCares will continue its annual Persons of the Year benefit gala at the Los Angeles Convention Center, honoring the Grateful Dead while also committing to aid in wildfire recovery efforts.
