Grammy Awards 2025: LA fire department members present album of the year award, receive emotional tribute and standing ovation
The Los Angeles wildfires wreaked havoc on January 7, 2025, but the LA firefighters saved so many lives with their courage and heroism, which was appealed at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards. The fire department members presented the Album of the Year award and received an emotional tribute. Watch here.
The 67th Annual Grammy Awards 2025 have grabbed attention across the globe. The event has been exciting so far, with Beyonc¨¦ winning the biggest prize of the night, as 'Cowboy Carter' becomes the album of the year. The award was presented by the members of the Los Angeles County Fire Department, who received a standing ovation from the audience as paying tribute.
The Los Angeles firefighters were welcomed at the Grammys Awards with a warm reception. A group of firefighters appeared on the red carpet, and with this, the Grammys made a point to help the ones who were affected by the wildfires.
Presenting Album of the Year at the 67th #GRAMMYs, please welcome the members of the County of Los Angeles Fire Department! pic.twitter.com/EdH58obfhH
¡ª Recording Academy / GRAMMYs (@RecordingAcad) February 3, 2025
Grammy to help those affected by the wildfires in LA
According to a statement on the Grammys website, it was already mentioned that the 2025 Grammys telecast will be reimagined to raise funds to support those who are affected, and they will also help the music professionals who are impacted by the wildfires.
Standing Ovation for the LAFD firefighters at the Grammys #Grammys pic.twitter.com/A4WlNdXQlJ
¡ª JAYT?? (@JaytMusiq) February 3, 2025
Meanwhile, one of the firefighter members, Anthony C. Marrone, during the event said that on behalf of the members of the Los Angeles Fire Department, he thanked the Recording Academy for having them at the event, according to TheWrap.
He further continued and mentioned that in the middle of unprecedented fire conditions, the courageous and selfless acts of the firefighters were nothing short of an inspiration. Many families have lost their loved ones, friends, and neighbours during the wildfire.
Beyonc¨¦ becomes the Grammy winner for the 34th time
Beyonc¨¦ for the first time won the award for album of the year for 'Cowboy Carter.'. With this award, Beyonc¨¦ won her 34th Grammy Award at the 67th Grammy Awards in 2025. This win made her the most-awarded artist in the history of the Grammys.
Less than 24 hours after announcing her 'COWBOY CARTER' tour, @Beyonce and her album made history on stage at Music's Biggest Night. #GRAMMYs https://t.co/QNFSSV3yPc
¡ª Recording Academy / GRAMMYs (@RecordingAcad) February 3, 2025
Beyonc¨¦ also thanked the brave firefighters in her speech, saying that their efforts to contain the wildfires were commendable.
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