While many events in the 2025 awards season hang in the balance, the Grammys are pressing on in the midst of devastating wildfires in Southern California.
The Recording Academy announced on Monday (Jan. 23) that the show will go on as planned, but will also be used to raise money for wildfire relief efforts in the area.
Per Billboard, Recording Academy and MusiCares CEO Harvey Mason Jr. and the chair of the academy’s board of trustees, Tammy Hurt, released the following statement:
“Our hearts go out to everyone affected by the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles. This city is our home, and we mourn the loss of life and destruction that have come to it in recent days.”
“In close coordination with local authorities to ensure public safety and responsible use of area resources, the 67th Grammy Awards telecast on CBS on Feb. 2 will proceed as planned. This year’s show, however, will carry a renewed sense of purpose: raising additional funds to support wildfire relief efforts and honoring the bravery and dedication of first responders who risk their lives to protect ours.”
“In challenging times, music has the power to heal, comfort, and unite like nothing else,” Mason and Hurt add. “The Grammys will not only honor the artistry and achievements of our music community but also serve as a platform to amplify the spirit of resilience that defines this great city of Los Angeles.”
The Recording Academy and MusiCares have already pledged $1 million in aid to those in the music industry who have been effected by the wildfires. Both organizations have launched the Los Angeles Fire Relief Effort.
The 2025 Grammys are scheduled for Sunday, Feb. 2 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. The show will air at 8PM ET on CBS with live streaming available on Paramount+.
20 Celebrities Jelly Roll Met at the 2024 Grammys
One thing is for sure when it comes to Jelly Roll: He’ll never miss an opportunity to meet celebs.
As a nominee for his first Grammy in 2024 — he was up for the all-genre Best New Artist — the country newcomer attended the ceremony and hob-knobbed with some pretty big names in the music industry. He met artists like Ed Sheeran, Kelly Clarkson and even Taylor Swift!
Pictures show that Jelly Roll also met Paul McCartney, Sammy Hagar and Lenny Kravitz at the MusiCares Person of the Year ceremony leading up to the Grammys. The show was honoring Jon Bon Jovi, whom he also had the pleasure of meeting.
Here are 20 celebrities Jelly Roll rubbed elbows with during Grammys week.
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