LOS ANGELES — The 67th Grammy Awards had been remodeled by the Los Angeles space wildfires — and final night time’s present highlighted town’s resiliency.
The award present kicked off Sunday night time at LA’s Crypto.com Enviornment in excessive spirits, drawing consideration to first responders and the resilience of the music neighborhood.
Host Trevor Noah’s opening speech was devoted to these affected by the fires, promising a present that not solely celebrates them, however one which additionally celebrates “the city that brought us so much of that music.” The Grammys have additionally allotted advert time for use by native companies affected by the fires.
On a stage set as much as appear to be the mountains of Los Angeles, the LA born-and-raised Billie Eilish and her brother/collaborator Finneas carried out her hit “Birds of a Feather.” It was considered one of plenty of methods the present seeks to salute town. “We love you LA,” she informed the gang on the finish of the set.
The present kicked off with a strong opening efficiency of Randy Newman’s “I Love L.A.” by Dawes — whose members had been instantly affected by the Eaton fireplace — backed by John Legend, Brad Paisley, Sheryl Crow, Brittany Howard and St. Vincent.
An thrilling, early theme of the 67th Grammy Awards? First time winners.
Throughout Sunday’s Premiere Ceremony, a pre-telecast present hosted by songwriter Justin Tranter, among the largest names in pop like Sabrina Carpenter and Charli xcx gained their first Grammys, as did Música Mexicana star Carin León, French steel band Gojira and nation people artist Sierra Ferrell.
They weren’t the one ones: Veterans took dwelling trophies, as did former President Jimmy Carter. He gained a posthumous Grammy Award for narrating “Last Sundays in Plains: A Centennial Celebration,” recordings from his remaining Sunday Faculty classes delivered at Maranatha Baptist Church in Georgia. It was his fourth Grammy win.
The primary award of the day, finest pop solo efficiency, was given to Carpenter for “Espresso.” It’s her first Grammy win.
Quickly afterward, Charli xcx additionally gained her first two Grammys, in one of the best pop dance recording class for “Von Dutch” and finest dance/digital album for “BRAT.”
Amy Allen gained the songwriter of the yr, non-classical, a Grammy class that has solely existed for 3 years. She is the primary lady to ever win.
“The child in me … is screaming and crying and laughing at the absurdity of this moment,” Allen began her speech. “We are the engine that fuels the entire music industry,” she stated of songwriters previous and current.
Ferrell gained her first Grammys for Americana efficiency, Americana roots track, Americana album, and American roots efficiency. She pulled an acceptance speech out of scepter.
“Honestly this is kind of hilarious,” she joked after returning to the stage for a 3rd time. “Yikes!” she began her fourth acceptance speech.
Main nominee Beyoncé gained her first award of the night time for her track that includes Miley Cyrus, “II Most Wanted.” It took dwelling the nation duo/group efficiency in the course of the Grammy’s Premiere Ceremony, the place a whopping 85 awards will probably be handed out. It marks Beyoncé’s first win in a rustic class.
Kenrick Lamar’s ubiquitous “Not Like Us” was an early winner, receiving trophies for music video, rap track and rap efficiency. It marks his seventh time successful within the latter class.
The Beatles’ “Now and Then,” which used AI know-how, took dwelling finest rock efficiency.
Sean Lennon accepted the award on behalf of his father John Lennon. “As far as I’m concerned, it’s the best band of all time,” he stated of the Beatles. “Play the Beatles’ music for your kids. I feel like the world can’t afford to forget.”
As Los Angeles continues to recuperate from fires that destroyed greater than 14,000 constructions and displaced tens of 1000’s, the Recording Academy has reformatted its award present to learn to assist wildfire victims.
“We’re also going to recognize the resilience of our community and celebrate our first responders and do our very best to lift up this city that we love,” Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason jr. stated in his opening remarks.
