Trevor Noah is set to return as host for the 67th Grammy Awards, which will air live from the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on February 2, 2025.
This marks Noah’s fifth consecutive year hosting “music’s biggest night,” a role he’s embraced with his signature comedic flair and passion for music.
While the main awards show remains on schedule, the ongoing Palisades and Eaton wildfires have led the Recording Academy to cancel several Grammy Week events. However, some high-profile gatherings, such as Clive Davis’ Pre-Grammys Gala, will proceed, doubling as fundraisers for wildfire relief. Additionally, the FireAid benefit concert, set for January 30 in Los Angeles, will raise funds for those affected by the wildfires.
This year’s Grammys promise to be a memorable celebration, with Beyoncé leading the pack with 11 nominations, including Song, Record, and Album of the Year for “Texas Hold ‘Em” and “Cowboy Carter”. Other top nominees include Kendrick Lamar, Billie Eilish, Post Malone, and Charli XCX, each with seven nods, while Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter, and Chappell Roan follow closely with six nominations each.
Noah has proven to be a steady hand as host, combining humour with genuine admiration for the artists and their craft. Reflecting on the challenge of hosting the Grammys in a previous interview with “Variety”, he shared his determination to meet the expectations of the stars in the room saying, “I know this sounds like a weird thing to say, but you don’t want to disappoint the artists that you love. Like, I cannot imagine what it would be like to tell a joke and turn and see Beyoncé going [shakes his head and scowls]. Because that would mean whenever I listened to Beyoncé’s music, I would forever have that image in my head. If you don’t do well for a live audience, OK, you’re gonna bounce back; if you don’t do well for a home audience, OK, some people are going to comment online. But to have the look of disappointment come from an icon or somebody that you really love — I do not wish for that experience. So I work twice as hard.”
As the Grammys honour the best in music, this year’s ceremony will also highlight resilience, with a strong focus on community support amid the wildfires. The Recording Academy’s commitment to combining music with meaningful relief efforts adds a poignant layer to the annual celebration, ensuring that the night remains both entertaining and impactful.
