67th Grammy Awards: First-Time Winners Shine as Ceremony Supports Wildfire Relief
The 67th Grammy Awards kicked off with excitement and emotion at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Sunday, celebrating music’s biggest night while also spotlighting wildfire relief efforts for California. From first-time Grammy winners to powerful performances, the event delivered an unforgettable start.
The 67th Grammy Awards kicked off with excitement and emotion at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Sunday, celebrating music’s biggest night while also spotlighting wildfire relief efforts for California. From first-time Grammy winners to powerful performances, the event delivered an unforgettable start.
First-Time Grammy Winners Take the Spotlight
The Premiere Ceremony, a pre-telecast event, set the tone for the night as Justin Tranter presented the first award of the day—Best Pop Solo Performance—to Sabrina Carpenter for “Espresso.” This marked her first-ever Grammy win and a milestone moment in her career.
✨ Charli XCX also celebrated her first Grammy wins, taking home Best Pop Dance Recording (Von Dutch) and Best Dance/Electronic Album (BRAT).
✨ Sierra Ferrell won in three categories—Americana Performance, Americana Roots Song, and Americana Album—delivering an acceptance speech pulled from a scepter, joking, “Honestly, this is kind of hilarious.”
A staggering 85 Grammy awards are being handed out during the pre-broadcast ceremony, setting the stage for an evening of recognition and celebration.
A Powerful Opening Performance
The Grammy Premiere Ceremony opened with an emotional and soulful performance of “Bridge Over Troubled Water” featuring:
🎤 Yolanda Adams
🎤 Wayne Brady
🎤 Deborah Cox
🎤 Scott Hoying (Pentatonix)
🎤 Angelique Kidjo & Taj Mahal
The performance resonated deeply as Los Angeles continues to recover from devastating wildfires that destroyed over 14,000 structures and displaced tens of thousands.
Grammy Awards Support Wildfire Relief Efforts
For 2024, the Recording Academy has reshaped the Grammys into a benefit event to aid wildfire victims. In his opening remarks, Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. stated:
“We're also going to recognize the resilience of our community and celebrate our first responders, doing our very best to lift up this city that we love.”
During Clive Davis’ annual pre-Grammy gala, Mason Jr. announced that the Grammys and MusiCares have already raised nearly $5 million to assist members of the music industry affected by the wildfires.
The awards show will continue to drive donations and awareness throughout the evening, blending star-studded performances with humanitarian efforts.
A Night of Music, Recognition, and Giving Back
While the Grammys are known for their trophy moments and unforgettable performances, this year’s event carries an added layer of community impact and resilience. With more winners to be revealed and show-stopping acts lined up, the 67th Grammy Awards are shaping up to be one of the most memorable and meaningful in recent history.
