John Legend, Sheryl Crow and More Perform in Tribute to Los Angeles at 2025 Grammys in the Wake of Destructive Fires

Stars are coming together to support Los Angeles at the 2025 Grammy Awards.

Host Trevor Noah kicked off the show at the Crypto.com Arena on Feb. 2 with a powerful monologue about the ongoing L.A. fires — and Dawes, John Legend, Brad Paisley, Brittany Howard, Dawes, Sheryl Crow and St. Vincent performed in tribute to the city.

"What's unusual are our circumstances this evening. Just a few weeks ago, we weren't sure tonight that this show would even happen," Noah said about the fires, which have killed dozens of people and destroyed thousands of structures since Jan. 7.

"Thankfully, due to the heroic efforts of firefighters, the fires have now been contained, and despite all the devastation, the spirit of the city has emerged," the comedian continued, describing how L.A. residents banded together.

Noah, 40, also spoke about what Los Angeles means to the many musicians who hail from there. "L.A. is where Billie Eilish and Phineas turned a small bedroom in Highland Park into a Grammy Award-winning studio."

"The real clubs of L.A. inspired Chappell Roan to create the anthem that is 'Pink Pony Club.' It was here in Los Angeles that Stevie Wonder wrote and recorded arguably the greatest album of all time, Songs in the Key of Life. L.A. was the city where Snoop first mixed gin and juice and hip hop has never been the same."

"So to kick off tonight's show in a really special way, allow me to tell you about a band that has LA in their DNA," the emcee continued before introducing the band Dawes.

"Taylor and Griffin Goldsmith are two brothers born and raised in the city, who make up the band doors. They, like so many others, have lost so much in these fires. Griffin's home, their childhood home, their home music studio, and almost all of their instruments."

"Despite their tragic loss, doors have helped raise money for nearly 100 other families also affected by the disaster, and they truly epitomize the unique spirit that we are seeing in L.A. right now," Noah continued before introducing them and other musicians taking the stage to celebrate the city.

Legend, Paisley, Howard, Dawes, Crow and St. Vincent then performed Randy Newman's hit "I Love L.A."

Related: 2025 Grammys Telecast to Air as Planned amid L.A. Wildfires as Recording Academy Vows to Raise Money for Relief Efforts

On Wednesday, Jan. 29, the Recording Academy announced that "touching tributes celebrating the spirit of the city of Los Angeles" would be part of this year's Grammys.

The organization previously revealed the 2025 ceremony would feature various charitable efforts to help those affected by the fires.

"Our hearts go out to everyone affected by the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles. This city is our home, and we mourn the loss of life and destruction that have come to it in recent days," wrote Recording Academy and MusiCares CEO Harvey Mason Jr. and board of trustees chair Tammy Hurt in a press statement.

"In response to this crisis, the Recording Academy and MusiCares launched the Los Angeles Fire Relief Effort last week with an initial $1 million donation to support music creatives and professionals," they explained. "Thanks to additional contributions, we have already distributed over $2 million in emergency aid to those most in need — and we remain steadfast in our commitment to providing ongoing assistance."

Related: Chris Stapleton and Wife Morgane Donate $1 Million to Los Angeles Wildfire Relief

The Recording Academy said the ceremony would "carry a renewed sense of purpose: raising additional funds to support wildfire relief efforts and honoring the bravery and dedication of first responders who risk their lives to protect ours."

Concluding the statement, the organization added, "In challenging times, music has the power to heal, comfort, and unite like nothing else. The GRAMMYs will not only honor 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."

Previously, the Recording Academy and MusiCares launched the Los Angeles Fire Relief Effort to Support Music Professionals with a combined $1 million pledge to aid those affected by the fires.

The Grammys are broadcasting live from Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on CBS or stream them live and on-demand on Paramount+.

Click here to learn more about how to help the victims of the L.A. fires.

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