**Ways to Watch the 2025 Grammy Awards**

 A complete guide to all you need to know for the 67th annual awards this Sunday night.

Trevor Noah, who will host the telecast ceremony again.Credit...

Updated Feb. 3, 2025, 2:01 a.m. ET

The 67th annual Grammy Awards will take place on Sunday at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, promising a star-studded evening amid challenges faced by the city in recent weeks.

Beyoncé, the most nominated artist this year, is in contention for her first Album of the Year award with her genre-blending "Cowboy Carter." Despite holding the record for the most Grammy wins, this accolade has remained elusive for her. Kendrick Lamar, just a week before his Super Bowl halftime performance, is nominated in two major categories for his diss track "Not Like Us," which has also sparked a defamation lawsuit. Rising stars such as Chappell Roan, Charli XCX, and Sabrina Carpenter may have breakout moments as well.

Recent wildfires in Los Angeles raised concerns about whether the event would proceed as planned. However, the Recording Academy confirmed that the ceremony would continue, with a renewed focus on fundraising for relief efforts and honoring emergency responders.

How to WatchThe Grammy Awards will air live on Sunday at 8 p.m. Eastern Time (5 p.m. Pacific) on CBS and will stream on Paramount+. Paramount+ subscribers with Showtime can watch the live stream, while Paramount+ Essential subscribers can access it on-demand the following day.

The Premiere Ceremony, where most awards are presented, will begin at 3:30 p.m. Eastern (12:30 p.m. Pacific) on live.grammy.com and the Recording Academy’s YouTube channel. Hosted by Justin Tranter, a nominee for his work on Chappell Roan’s "Good Luck, Babe!," the ceremony will feature performances by nominees such as Angélique Kidjo, Béla Fleck, and Kelli O’Hara.

Who is Hosting?Trevor Noah, former host of "The Daily Show," will return for his fifth consecutive year as host. This year, he is also a nominee for Best Comedy Album.

Top ContendersBeyoncé leads the nominations with 11 for "Cowboy Carter" and its singles, competing for Record, Song, and Album of the Year, along with nods in pop, rap, country, and Americana categories. Other top nominees include Charli XCX and Post Malone with eight nominations each, followed by Kendrick Lamar and Billie Eilish with seven. Sabrina Carpenter, Chappell Roan, and Taylor Swift each have six nominations.

Carpenter and Roan are also vying for Best New Artist, alongside rapper Doechii, country singer Shaboozey, and singer Benson Boone.

Notable SnubsDua Lipa, along with bands The Smile and Vampire Weekend, were absent from the nominee list. Tommy Richman’s viral hit "Million Dollar Baby" also went unrecognized.

How Voting WorksThe Grammys are decided by over 13,000 music industry professionals who are members of the Recording Academy. Members vote in multiple rounds to determine nominees and winners. While anonymous committees once had influence over selections, these were largely disbanded after controversy, though the Academy still has some oversight in reassignment of submissions.

The 94 Grammy categories are grouped into 12 fields, including six general categories and 11 genre-specific fields. Voting members can cast ballots in up to 10 categories across three genre fields, plus the eight general categories. Voters are encouraged to vote only in fields where they have expertise.

PresentersThis year’s presenters include Anthony Kiedis and Chad Smith of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Cardi B, Gloria Estefan, Olivia Rodrigo, Queen Latifah, SZA, Taylor Swift, Victoria Monét, and Will Smith. Swift is returning to the stage where she announced "The Tortured Poets Department" last year, which is nominated for five awards.

PerformancesThe Grammys often feel more like a concert than an awards show, and this year is no exception. Performances will include Billie Eilish, Chappell Roan, Sabrina Carpenter, Charli XCX, and Shakira. Four Best New Artist nominees—Doechii, Benson Boone, Raye, and Teddy Swims—will also take the stage.

A special tribute to Quincy Jones, who passed away in November at 91, will feature Stevie Wonder, Janelle Monáe, Cynthia Erivo, Herbie Hancock, Lainey Wilson, and more. Other performers include Brad Paisley, Brittany Howard, Chris Martin, Jacob Collier, John Legend, Sheryl Crow, and St. Vincent, with a set dedicated to Los Angeles.

Potential History-Making MomentsBeyoncé, already the most decorated Grammy winner with 32 trophies, could finally secure her first Album of the Year win with "Cowboy Carter." If successful, she would become the fourth Black woman to receive this honor.

If Taylor Swift wins instead, she would break the record for most Album of the Year wins, securing her fifth trophy in the category. Billie Eilish and Finneas could also make history by becoming the first three-time winners of Song of the Year for "Birds of a Feather." Alternatively, Bruno Mars and songwriter Dernst Emile II (D’Mile) could claim the same record if their song "Die With a Smile," a duet with Lady Gaga, takes home the prize.

With a night full of high stakes, historic potential, and powerful performances, the 67th Grammy Awards promise to be an unforgettable event.