From red carpet appearances to memorable performances, the 67th annual Grammy Awards were not to be missed.

Beyoncé accepts the Album of the Year award for Cowboy Carter. (Kevin Winter/Getty Images for the Recording Academy)

The wildfires that devastated parts of Los Angeles in January had many asking whether the 2025 awards season, including the Grammys, should go on. On Sunday night, the Grammys showed that it could — and did.

The 67th annual Grammy Awards were defined by the wildfires. The show opened with a performance of Randy Newman’s hit song, “I Love L.A.” Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars performed “California Dreamin’” by the Mamas & the Papas. Many stars in attendance wore blue heart-shaped pins to support MusicCares Relief efforts. By the end of the night, the host, Trevor Noah, said that people watching at home had donated a whopping $7 million, as of Sunday night, to wildfire relief efforts.

Across the nearly four-hour telecast at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, there was no shortage of standout performances. Chappell Roan danced with cowboys in clown makeup in a colorful rendition of “Pink Pony Club.” Benson Boone performed “Beautiful Things” and did not one but two flips on stage. Doechii delivered a show-stopping performance blending her songs “Catfish” and “Denial is a River,” supported by dancers who matched her undeniable energy.

And the “Big Four” didn’t disappoint, either: Chappell Roan won Best New Artist; Kendrick Lamar won both Song of the Year and Record of the Year for his hit “Not Like Us.” Beyoncé finally won Album of the Year for “Cowboy Carter.”

Beyoncé wins her 1st Album of the Year award for ‘Cowboy Carter’

After many years in the music industry — and many Grammys won — Beyoncé has finally won Album of the Year, for Cowboy Carter.

“It’s been many, many years,” Beyoncé said in her acceptance speech. She thanked the firefighters who presented her with the award “for keeping us safe,” as well as her songwriters and collaborators on the album.

She dedicated the award to Linda Martell, a Black country music artist who was featured on the album.

“I hope we just keep pushing forward and opening doors,” Beyoncé said.

She left the stage after giving her daughter Blue Ivy Carter a hug.

Beyoncé hugs her daughter Blue Ivy. (Valerie Macon/AFP via Getty Images)

“We finally saw it happen,” host Trevor Noah said before closing out the show. “Beyoncé has won Album of the Year … she had 99 nominations.”

L.A. County firefighters honor first responders, present Album of the Year

Los Angeles County Fire Department Chief Anthony C. Marrone (center) and members of the Los Angeles County Fire Department. (Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)

When members of the Los Angeles County Fire Department took the stage, they were met with a standing ovation from the Grammys crowd.

Fire chief Anthony C. Marrone began by expressing his gratitude, calling the firefighters the “heroes” and “sheroes” of the LAFD.

“This is a tremendous honor and privilege to be in the company of such talented music industry professionals,” he said.

He continued, “As fire chief, I would like to take this opportunity to recognize and thank [the] first responders who came from near and far to battle this wildfire siege. In the midst of unprecedented fire conditions, their selfless acts of courage and commitment were nothing short of inspiring.”

Then, fire captain and public information officer Sheila Kelliher Berkoh presented the final award of the night — Album of the Year — to Beyoncé, marking a historic moment as the singer took home the Grammy for the first time in her career.