The countdown to music’s biggest night is on! The 67th Annual GRAMMY Awards will take place on Sunday, February 2nd, 2025, live from the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. Hosted by Trevor Noah for the fifth consecutive year, the ceremony will air on CBS and stream on Paramount+ starting at 7pm CST.
This year, the GRAMMYs are stepping up in the wake of devastating wildfires in Los Angeles. In addition to celebrating musical excellence, the event and launched the Los Angeles Fire Relief Effort To Support Music Professionals impacted by the crisis, and made a combined pledge of $1 million to kick off the efforts.
The performers’ lineup for the awards night is nothing short of spectacular. Fans can look forward to live performances by Billie Eilish, Shakira, Chappell Roan, Charli XCX, and Sabrina Carpenter, alongside many others to be announced soon. With Beyoncé leading the nominations at 11 for her groundbreaking country album Cowboy Carter, this year’s GRAMMYs features an exciting mix of music genres.
Illinois in the Spotlight
While the GRAMMYs celebrate global talent, Illinois has its own moment of pride this year. Chicago’s Malik Yusef, an acclaimed spoken word artist, songwriter, and rapper, is nominated for Best Spoken Word Album for his collaboration with Benda World. Yusef, who has worked with icons like Kanye West and Beyoncé, continues to showcase Chicago’s legacy of artistic innovation on the world stage.
Illinois’ music legacy runs deep, from the blues roots of Chicago to contemporary artists making waves. Although this year’s GRAMMY stage might not be overflowing with Illinois representation, artists like Yusef remind us of the state’s enduring contribution to music and the arts…