Grammys 2025: Viewers emotional after seeing montage of devastation from LA wildfires
Grammys 2025: Viewers emotional after seeing montage of devastation from LA wildfires
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The event chose to support local wildfire relief efforts and raise funds. “In challenging times, music has the power to heal, comfort, and unite like nothing else. The Grammys will not only honour the artistry and achievements of our music community but also serve as a platform to amplify the spirit of resilience that defines this great city of Los Angeles,” the letter read. The show, taking place at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, kicked off with a performance of Randy Newman’s “I Love LA” by Dawes, as a tribute to those who lost their homes in the fire. The American folk rock group, who were personally affected by the fire and lost their home and studio, was joined on stage by John Legend, Sheryl Crowe, Brad Paisley, Brittany Howard and St. Vincent.
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The Grammys also aired a compilation of the destruction caused by the wildfires across Los Angeles. Visuals of the fires, along with those of residents returning to their damaged homes showed the scale of the devastation left in the wake of the devastation. “We're going to need each other. We're going to need everyone. Knowing we're not alone makes all the difference,” a voiceover ending the video said.
Viewers have largely reacted emotionally to the montage, with many saying watching the video was “tearing” them up. Some, however, called out the Grammys for asking viewers to donate and called on the music industry to do more. “Watching the Grammy’s and seeing the host tell us, the viewers who are average middle class citizens to donate to LA fire relief while surrounded by BILLIONS of dollars sums up America in a nutshell.”.
