The Grammys Honored Firefighters & Raised More Than $7 Million For Victims

Last night's Grammys were just as much about the L.A. fires as the music.

 

 

The show even ended with local firefighters being brought onstage to be cheered by the crowd . . . and to announce Album of the Year, which Beyoncé won for "Cowboy Carter".

If you can believe it, this is Beyoncé's first win in this category, despite four previous nominations. Either way, she's the most awarded and nominated artist in Grammy history.  "Cowboy Carter" also won Best Country Album.

 

 

In addition to honoring first responders, the show raised more than $7 million just from viewers watching at home.

 

 

There were several musical tributes to the city as well. The show kicked off with the band Dawes leading an all-star band in a performance of Randy Newman's "I Love L.A."

And Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars teamed up on "California Dreamin'" by the Mamas and the Papas.

There was also a surprise performance by The Weeknd . . . so he's obviously settled his beef with the Academy.

And Will Smith narrated a tribute to the late Quincy Jones, which included performances by Cynthia Erivo, Herbie Hancock, Lainey Wilson, and Stevie Wonder . . .

Capped off by Janelle Monae, who brought the house down with Michael Jackson's "Don't Stop 'til You Get Enough".

Drake had a bad night, and he wasn't even there because Kendrick Lamar's "Not Like Us" won multiple awards, including Song of the Year and Record of the Year.

Album of the Year:  "Cowboy Carter",  Beyoncé

 

 

Song of the Year:  "Not Like Us",  Kendrick Lamar

 

 

Record of the Year:  "Not Like Us",  Kendrick Lamar

 

 

Best New Artist:  Chappell Roan

 

 

Best Pop Vocal Album:  "Short n' Sweet",  Sabrina Carpenter

 

 

Best Pop Solo Performance:  "Espresso",  Sabrina Carpenter

 

 

Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group:  "Die with a Smile",  Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars

 

 

Best Rap Album:  "Alligator Bites Never Heal",  Doechii

 

 

Best Rap Performance:  "Not Like Us",  Kendrick Lamar

 

Best Rap Song:  "Not Like Us",  Kendrick Lamar

 

 

Best Dance/Electronic Album:  "BRAT",  Charli XCX

 

 

Best Rock Performance:  "Now and Then",  The Beatles

 

 

Best Metal Performance:  "Mea Culpa (Ah! Ça ira!)",  Gojira, Marina Viotti and Victor Le Masne

 

 

Best Rock Song:  "Broken Man",  St. Vincent

 

 

Best Rock Album:  "Hackney Diamonds",  The Rolling Stones

 

 

Best Alternative Music Performance:  "Flea",  St. Vincent

 

 

Best Alternative Music Album:  "All Born Screaming",  St. Vincent

Best R&B Performance:  "Made For Me (Live On BET)",  Muni Long

Best R&B Song:  "Saturn",  SZA

 

 

Best R&B Album:  "11:11 (Deluxe)",  Chris Brown

 

 

Best Music Video:  "Not Like Us",  Kendrick Lamar

 

 

Best Comedy Album:  "The Dreamer",  Dave Chappelle

 

 

Best Audio Book, Narration, and Storytelling Recording:  "Last Sundays in Plains: A Centennial Celebration",  Jimmy Carter

 

 

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