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The Highs, Lows, and Whoas of the 2025 Grammys
Who are these people and what have they done with the Recording Academy?
Then, it peaked early, during Doechii’s highly choreographed, energetic performance of “Denial Is a River.” Sorry to Teddy Swims, who had to follow that up, and to Shaboozey, who deserved a full dive-bar set for his charming take on “A Bar Song (Tipsy).” It started out strong, with Cynthia Erivo singing the heck out of “Fly Me to the Moon” with Herbie Hancock, but Lainey Wilson and Jacob Collier’s take on “Let the Good Times Roll” felt serviceable and a bit random. Thankfully, Stevie Wonder rocking harmonica with Herbie Hancock and leading a “We Are the World” singalong was heartwarming, and the whole thing ended perfectly with Janelle Monáe embodying Michael Jackson for a stellar rendition of “Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough.”
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