Some of the biggest names in music were honored at the 2025 Grammys on Sunday.
Beyoncé took home the Grammy Award for album of the year for “COWBOY CARTER” and Chappell Roan won the Grammy for best new artist. Kendrick Lamar snagged both record of the year and song of the year for his song “Not Like Us.”
The Grammys took place nearly a month after the Los Angeles wildfires began, which devastated the region and resulted in at least 29 deaths. The telecast was “reimagined to raise funds to support wildfire relief efforts and aid music professionals impacted by the L.A. wildfires,” with funds raised during the show going to support music professionals and Los Angeles wildfire relief efforts.
Near the end of the show, Trevor Noah, who returned this year as host for the fifth year in a row, announced viewers at home had already raised $7 million.
The night was filled with epic performances from artists like Charli xcx, Shakira, Lady Gaga, Sabrina Carpenter and more. A moving musical tribute was also performed to honor the late music legend Quincy Jones.
Keep reading for a recap of all the biggest moments from the 2025 Grammys.
Beyoncé wins Grammy for album of the year
Beyoncé won the Grammy for album of the year for “COWBOY CARTER.”
Other nominees in the category included “New Blue Sun” by André 3000, “Short n’ Sweet” by Sabrina Carpenter, “BRAT” by Charli xcx, “Djesse Vol. 4” by Jacob Collier, “HIT ME HARD AND SOFT” by Billie Eilish, “The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess” by Chappell Roan and “THE TORTURED POETS DEPARTMENT” by Taylor Swift.
The award was presented to Beyonce by members of the Los Angeles County Fire Department.
“I’d like to thank and acknowledge and praise all the firefighters for keeping us safe,” Beyonce said. “I just feel very full and very honored. It’s been many, many years.”
She added, “And I just want to thank the Grammys, every songwriter, every collaborator, every producer, all of the hard work. I want to dedicate this to Ms. Martell and to just keep pushing forward, opening doors. God bless. Thank you so much.”
Members of the Los Angeles County Fire Department presented the award to Beyoncé.
“I’d like to thank and acknowledge and praise all the firefighters for keeping us safe,” Beyoncé said in her acceptance speech. “I just feel very full and very honored. It’s been many, many years.”
“I just want to thank the Grammys, every songwriter, every collaborator, every producer, all of the hard work,” she added, dedicating her win to Linda Martell, one of the first Black country performers.
Ahead of the winner being announced, members of the Los Angeles County Fire Department were honored onstage.
LA County Fire Chief Anthony C. Marrone thanked the Recording Academy for the “honor and privilege to be here in the company of such talented music industry professionals.”
“Our heartfelt condolences and prayers remain with all the families who have lost loved ones, friends and neighbors, along with everyone who has lost homes, businesses and been displaced,” Marrone said. “We are thankful to our many partners, including all of you for standing alongside our residents and communities to offered continued support. I’m confident we will recover. We are LA.”
