The 67th Grammy Awards: A Night of Firsts, Feuds, and Free Streams
The 2025 Grammy Awards are barreling toward a crescendo of high stakes and higher drama. On Sunday, February 2, the Crypto.com Arena will transform into music’s ultimate battleground, where Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter—a genre-shattering opus straddling country, rap, and Americana—faces off against Taylor Swift’s Midnights, last year’s Album of the Year winner. With 11 nominations, Beyoncé leads a pack that includes seven-time nominees Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar, and Charli XCX, while Swift eyes a historic fifth Album of the Year trophy.
Trevor Noah, the quick-witted polymath, returns for his fifth consecutive hosting stint, promising a night of sharp quips and unscripted moments. Despite wildfires that threatened Los Angeles earlier this month, the show will proceed as planned, a testament to the industry’s resilience—and its hunger for spectacle.
How to Watch the 2025 Grammys Live
The ceremony kicks off at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT, airing live on CBS and streaming exclusively on Paramount+’s premium tier ($12.99/month with SHOWTIME). Budget-conscious viewers can exploit Paramount+’s free seven-day trial or pivot to streaming services like YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, or FuboTV, all offering brief free trials. Subscribers to Paramount+’s ad-supported Essentials plan ($7.99/month) must wait until Monday for on-demand access—a glaring handicap in the era of spoiler culture.
Performers and Nominees: A Collision of Generations
The lineup bridges icons and insurgents: The Beatles, now competing in Best Music Film, share the ballot with Gen Z phenoms like Chappell Roan and Shaboozey. Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter dominates categories from Best Melodic Rap Performance to Best Country Album, while Swift’s Midnights and Eilish’s minimalist ballad What Was I Made For? vie for Song of the Year.
Confirmed performers include Shakira, making her Grammy stage return after a six-year hiatus, and Post Malone, whose seven nominations span pop and hip-hop. Yet the night’s wild card remains André 3000, nominated for his ambient flute album New Blue Sun—a left-field contender that could upend expectations.
Streaming Wars and Workarounds
For cord-cutters, the Grammys’ reliance on Paramount+’s premium tier poses a hurdle. Subscribers must navigate a maze of pricing plans: the $12.99 SHOWTIME bundle grants live access, while the cheaper tier delays it. Savvy fans could trial services like FuboTV ($59.99 for the first month) or Hulu + Live TV ($82.99/month), though the clock ticks fast—most trials expire within five days.
Apple devotees aren’t left out: Paramount+ streams on iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV, while the Apple Vision Pro promises a front-row holographic experience.
FAQs:
- Who has the most 2025 Grammy nominations?
Beyoncé leads with 11, followed by Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar, and Charli XCX (7 each). - Can I watch the Grammys for free?
Yes—Paramount+ and streaming services like FuboTV offer free trials covering the event. - Where is the 2025 Grammys ceremony held?
Los Angeles’ Crypto.com Arena, hosted by Trevor Noah for the fifth time. - Is Taylor Swift performing at the 2025 Grammys?
Swift hasn’t been confirmed as a performer, but her six nominations include Album and Song of the Year. - What time do the Grammys start?
8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on Sunday, February 2.
