67th Annual Grammy Awards facts for kids

Quick facts for kids 67th Annual Grammy Awards
Host	Trevor Noah
Date	February 2, 2025
Location	Crypto.com Arena Los Angeles, California
Television coverage
Network	CBS Paramount+
Viewership	15.4 million
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The 67th Annual Grammy Awards celebrated the best music and artists from September 16, 2023, to August 30, 2024. Members of the Recording Academy chose the winners. The main ceremony took place on February 2, 2025, at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. It was shown on CBS and streamed on Paramount+. Before the main show, a special premiere ceremony was held at the Peacock Theater. The nominations were announced online on November 8, 2024. The popular South African comedian Trevor Noah hosted the main event for the fifth time in a row.

Kendrick Lamar had a fantastic night, winning all five awards he was nominated for with his song "Not Like Us." This included major awards like Record of the Year and Song of the Year. He became only the second rap artist to win both of these top awards. Beyoncé received the most nominations, with eleven in total. She won three awards, including Album of the Year for Cowboy Carter. This made her the first Black artist to win Best Country Album and the first Black woman to win Album of the Year since Lauryn Hill in 1999. Chappell Roan was named Best New Artist. Sierra Ferrell won all four of her nominations in the American roots music categories. Doechii won Best Rap Album for Alligator Bites Never Heal, becoming one of only three women to win this award. Other artists who won three awards included Charli XCX and St. Vincent.

Behind the Scenes at the Grammys

For the 2025 Grammy Awards, the Recording Academy made some updates to how awards are given out and who can be nominated. No new award categories were added this year. The head of the Recording Academy, Harvey Mason Jr., encouraged all members to vote carefully and fairly.

There were some concerns about the ceremony happening because of wildfires in Southern California. However, the Grammys decided to go ahead as planned. They worked closely with local authorities to make sure everyone was safe. This year's event also focused on helping with wildfire relief. They wanted to honor the brave first responders who helped protect people and homes.

During the TV broadcast, some commercial time was given to help small businesses affected by the fires. Host Trevor Noah shared this idea, and famous guests appeared in the commercials. Some of the businesses featured included a flower shop, a martial arts studio, and a skate shop in areas impacted by the fires. Stars like Doja Cat, Charlie Puth, Anderson .Paak, Avril Lavigne, and the Jonas Brothers helped promote them.

Also, high school choir students from schools damaged by the wildfires sang backup vocals. They joined Stevie Wonder and Herbie Hancock for a special performance of "We Are the World."

Grammy Performances

Premiere Ceremony Performances

The artists who performed at the premiere ceremony were announced on January 29, 2025.

Main Ceremony Performances

The first group of main ceremony performers was announced on January 24, 2025. This included Billie Eilish, Chappell Roan, Charli XCX, and Sabrina Carpenter. A second group, including Chris Martin, Cynthia Erivo, Janelle Monáe, and Stevie Wonder, was announced on January 29.

Also, the music video for "Abracadabra" by Lady Gaga was shown during a commercial break.

Grammy Presenters

Justin Tranter hosted the Premiere Ceremony at the Peacock Theater. The list of presenters was announced on January 29, 2025.

Taylor Swift was announced as a presenter for the main ceremony at Crypto.com Arena on January 30.

Grammy Winners and Nominees

The first round of voting for the Grammys happened from October 4 to October 15, 2024. The nominees were announced on November 8 through a live stream on the official Grammy YouTube channel. The final voting took place from December 12, 2024, to January 3, 2025. The winners were then revealed during the Grammy Premiere Ceremony and the main TV show on February 2.

Beyoncé received the most nominations with eleven, setting a new record for a female artist in one year. With a total of 99 career nominations, Beyoncé became the most nominated artist in Grammy history. Taylor Swift became the first woman to earn seven career nominations for Album of the Year with The Tortured Poets Department. "Now and Then" by the Beatles was the first song made with the help of artificial intelligence to be nominated for a Grammy. Anitta's Funk Generation was the first funk carioca album to be nominated. At 100 years old, former U.S. president Jimmy Carter became the oldest nominee ever. He won Best Audio Book, Narration & Storytelling Recording for the fourth time.

Winners are listed first and shown in bold.

General Field Awards

Pop & Dance/Electronic Awards

Rock, Metal & Alternative Awards

R&B, Rap & Spoken Word Poetry Awards

Musical Theater & Traditional Pop Awards

Country & American Roots Awards

Gospel & Contemporary Christian Awards

Latin, Global, African & Reggae Awards

Children's, Comedy, Audio Book & Visual Media Awards

Special Recognition Awards

The Grammys also give out special awards to honor artists and others who have made a big impact on music. These awards were announced on December 20, 2024, and a special ceremony was held on February 1, 2025.

Lifetime Achievement Awards

These awards honor performers who have made outstanding creative contributions to music.

• Frankie Beverly
• The Clash
• Dr. Bobby Jones
• Taj Mahal
• Prince
• Roxanne Shante
• Frankie Valli

Trustee Awards

These awards recognize people who have made significant contributions to music, but not as performers.

• Erroll Garner
• Glyn Johns
• Tania León

Technical Grammy Awards

These awards celebrate people and companies who have made important technical contributions to music.

• Dr. Leo Beranek

Music Educator Award

This award honors music teachers who have made a lasting positive impact on students' lives.

• Adrian L. Maclin, Cordova High School, Memphis, Tennessee

Salute To Industry Icons Honoree

This award celebrates leaders in the music industry.

• Jody Gerson

Dr. Dre Global Impact Award

This award recognizes artists who have used their music to make a positive difference in the world.

• Alicia Keys

Harry Belafonte Best Song for Social Change Award

This award honors songs that inspire positive social change.

• "Deliver," written by Iman Jordan (performer), Roy Gartrell, Tam Jones, and Ariel Loh

MusiCares Persons of the Year

This award honors musicians for their artistic achievements and dedication to philanthropy.

• Grateful Dead

Artists with Multiple Wins and Nominations

The following artists won more than one award:

The following artists received many nominations:

In Memoriam

The Grammy Awards always include a special segment to remember musicians and industry figures who passed away in the past year. Here are some of the individuals honored during the ceremony's "In Memoriam" performance. A longer list was available on the Grammy website.

See also

In Spanish: 67.ª edición de los Premios Grammy para niños