Given everything happening in the world, the Grammy Awards have signaled that the 2025 ceremony will be different and a series of special performances featuring a dozen newly announced performers will highlight the show, the Recording Academy revealed Wednesday. These will include the annual In Memoriam segment, a star-studded salute to the life and legacy of Quincy Jones, and tributes celebrating the spirit of the city of Los Angeles.
Stevie Wonder, Cynthia Erivo, Coldplay’s Chris Martin, Lainey Wilson, Herbie Hancock, Brittany Howard, Brad Paisley, Janelle Monáe, John Legend, Sheryl Crow, St. Vincent and Jacob Collier are set to appear. Previously announced performers included Benson Boone, Billie Eilish, Chappell Roan, Charli xcx, Doechii, Raye, Sabrina Carpenter, Shakira, and Teddy Swims.
The show will be broadcast live on Sunday, Feb. 2 at 8 p.m. ET/ 5 p.m. PT on the CBS Television Network and streaming on Paramount+. Prior to the Telecast, the always-excellent Grammy Awards Premiere Ceremony will be broadcast live from the Peacock Theater at 12:30 p.m. PT
