It is known as the biggest night in music; but this year it is something much more…

The 67th annual Grammy Awards are on February 2 and along with the musical collaborations and awards, the Recording Academy will be helping with relief efforts for victims of the Los Angeles wildfires.

While the night is about the music with plenty of performances and special collaborations; there are some awards during the live television broadcast.  But a vast majority of the awards are presented prior to the live broadcast.  Trevor Noah returns to host the gala event; Anthony Kiedis, Chas Smith, Cardi B, Gloria Estefan, Olivia Rodrigo, Queen Latifa, SZA, Taylor Swift, Victoria Monet, and Will Smith have all been announced as presenters during the ceremonies.

Among the performances this year is a tribute to Quincy Jones and a salute to Los Angeles.

Benson Boone, Billie Eilish, Brad Paisley, Brittany Howard, Chappell Roan, Charli XCX, Chris Martin, Cynthia Erivo, Doechii, Herbie Hancock, Jacob Collier, Janelle Monae, John Legend, Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars, Lainey Wilson, RAYE, Sabrina Carpenter, Shabbozey, Shakira, Sheryl Crow, St. Vincent, Teddy Swims, and Stevie Wonder are all scheduled to perform.

The Recording Academy recognizes a number of artists and industry officials including the Educator of the Year.  The 2025 recipient of the Music Educator Award is Memphis, Tennessee’s Cordova High School choral director Adrian L. Maclin.

Nine finalists were also named and will receive $1,000; as well as, a matching $1,000 for their school…
Justin Antos from Eisenhower High School in Blue Island, IL
Stephen Blanco from Las Vegas High School in Las Vegas, NV
Ethan Chessin from Camas High School in Camas, WA
J.D. Frizzell from Briarcrest Christian School in Eads, TN
Bernie Hendricks, Jr from Ocoee High School in Ocoee, FL
Jennifer Jimenez from South Miami Sr. High School in Miami, FL
Coty Raven Morris from Portland State University in Portland, OR
Matthew Shephard from Meridian Early College High School in Sanford, MI
Katie Silcott from Olentangy Shanahan Middle School in Lewis Center, OH

The recipient of the Best Song for Social Change Award goes to “Deliver”, written by Iman Jordan and performed by Roy Gartrell, Tam Jones, and Ariel Loh. “Deliver” is an anti-war anthem, calling for unity, civility, and meaningful dialogue.

Entertainment Law Initiative is designed “to promote discussion and debate around compelling legal matters and trends in the ever-evolving music industry.”  The 2025 recipient is Georgia State University College of Law student Melanie Sallis.  Sallis will receive a $10,000 scholarship.