Nashville’s Biggest Moments At The 2025 Grammy Awards

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Sierra Ferrell accepts award for Best Americana Album for Trail of Flowers onstage during the 67th Annual Grammy Awards Premiere Ceremony at Peacock Theater. Photo: Leon Bennett/Getty Images for The Recording Academy

The 67th Annual Grammy Awards highlighted a mix of country, Americana, roots and Christian music alongside pop, hip-hop and R&B, with several Nashville artists making notable appearances throughout the night.

One of the most significant moments of the evening came when Beyoncé won her first Album of the Year for Cowboy Carter, marking a milestone in Grammy history. She also became the first Black artist to win Best Country Album, an achievement that signals ongoing shifts in the genre. Elsewhere, Kendrick Lamar dominated the night, winning five awards, the most of any artist. Rising pop force Chappell Roan was named Best New Artist, emerging victorious in a highly competitive category.

Taylor Swift presented Best Country Album to Beyoncé, a moment that captured widespread attention, with Beyoncé appearing genuinely surprised by the honor. Shaboozey made his Grammy debut with a performance that started with a verse of “Good News” before transitioning into his 19-week No. 1 hit, “A Bar Song (Tipsy).” The performance quickly turned into one of the night’s most interactive, with the entire room joining in.

One of the evening’s many collaborations featured Brad Paisley and Sheryl Crow, who joined Dawes, Brittany Howard, John Legend and St. Vincent for a performance of Randy Newman’s “I Love L.A.” The tribute honored the city’s resilience following the recent wildfires and brought a touch of country to the stage.

In a tribute to Quincy Jones, Lainey Wilson teamed up with Jacob Collier for a high-energy performance of “Let The Good Times Roll.” Wilson’s Southern twang blended seamlessly with Collier’s intricate arrangements, offering a fresh take on the classic.

As always, the majority of awards were handed out during the pre-telecast, where country, Americana and bluegrass artists saw major wins. Chris Stapleton won Best Country Solo Performance for “It Takes A Woman”, though he was not in attendance to accept. Beyoncé and Miley Cyrus won Best Country Duo/Group Performance for “II MOST WANTED.” Kacey Musgraves, Shane McAnally and Josh Osborne took home Best Country Song for “The Architect.”

Musgraves, who accepted the award, remarked, “There’s so much darkness in this world right now, and it just feels so good to be able to fight some of that darkness through song. It’s such an honor.”

Americana standout Sierra Ferrell had a dominant night, winning all four of her nominated categories: Best Americana Album (Trail of Flowers), Best American Roots Song (“American Dreaming”), Best Americana Performance (“American Dreaming”) and Best American Roots Performance (“Lighthouse”). Ferrell was in attendance and humbly accepted each award. Billy Strings took home Best Bluegrass Album for Live Vol. 1, further cementing his reputation as a leader in modern bluegrass.

The In Memoriam segment paid tribute to a number of industry legends, including Kris Kristofferson, Cissy Houston, Dickey Betts, Joe Bonsall, Sandra Crouch, Joe Chambers, Duane Eddy, Will Jennings, Kinky Friedman, Mary Martin, Sam Moore, Ella Jenkins, Richard Perry, Lanu Simmons, JD Souther, John Titta, Toby Keith and Ben Vaughn, who tragically passed last week.

From major wins to standout performances, Nashville’s presence was undeniable throughout the night.

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