The 2025 Grammy Awards were a spectacle from start to finish, delivering a night of unforgettable music, star-studded collaborations, and moving tributes. The night kicked off with a moving tribute to the city’s resilience following Los Angeles’ devastating wildfires, featuring performances from Dawes, John Legend, Sheryl Crow, Brad Paisley, Brittany Howard, St. Vincent, and more.
But that was just the beginning. The night was packed with powerful performances, including a surprise appearance from The Weeknd, who wowed the crowd, and a heartfelt tribute to Quincy Jones from Cynthia Erivo, Stevie Wonder, and legendary artists.
While each act brought something unique to the stage, some performances stood out as truly iconic. From moving ballads to high-energy showstoppers, here are the five best performances that stole the show at the 2025 Grammy Awards.
5. Charli XCX
Charli XCX had every right to showcase BRAT at the Grammys. She took the stage to perform “Von Dutch” and “Guess,” giving the awards show a taste of underground club energy. Her friend Julia Fox joined her getting a birthday shout-out as the performance ended. Everyone watching wished they could dance with her on stage. That’s what being a brat is all about.
4. The 2025 Best New Artists
The night’s standout segment? The Best New Artist nominees who lacked solo spots and performed in succession. Benson Boone sang his hit “Beautiful Things” while executing two backflips. Doechii followed (more about her later). Teddy Swims sang “Lose Control” with power. Shaboozey got everyone moving with “Good News” and “A Bar Song (Tipsy).” Raye closed the group delivering a spine-tingling rendition of “Oscar Winning Tears.”
3. Sabrina Carpenter
Sabrina Carpenter’s performance at the 2025 Grammy Awards was nothing short of spectacular. She gave a fascinating mix of her popular songs “Espresso” and “Please Please Please,” confirming her status as a great force in pop music. Sabrina opened with a sensuous jazzy version of “Espresso,” evoking old Hollywood vibes, before transitioning into a visually spectacular musical theater-inspired part. The tap dance break and complex choreography got the audience on its feet, celebrating her skill. It’s no surprise she won Best Pop Vocal Album for Short ‘n Sweet, as her performance was unforgettable and showed her flexibility as a performer.
2. Chappell Roan
Chappell Roan introduced the “Pinky Pony Club” to the 2025 Grammys with a performance that featured a big pink pony and background dancers dressed as cowboy clowns. Chase Stokes, Alicia Keys, and Janelle Monáe were among those that joined in with Chappell’s performance. She completed her performance with a modest display of support for the transgender community, using blue, white, and pink flags.
1. Doechii
During the showcase of Best New Artist nominees, Doechii stole the show with her performance. Her renditions of “CATFISH” and “Denial Is a River,” performed between Benson Boone and Teddy Swims, had the audience transfixed. Doechii’s performance was truly cinematic, with mesmerizing sets, dynamic stage movements and intricate choreography, with synchronized back-up dancers in Thom Browne outfits. The sheer energy and artistic talent she displayed made it clear that she is a driving force in the industry. This mind-blowing moment will be remembered for years to come. If you weren’t a fan before, you definitely are now. Consider yourself officially converted.
In addition to this amazing performance, the night was filled with unforgettable moments, including a Taylor Swift and Beyoncé reunion, Chapel Lawn’s heartfelt message to the transgender community, and an unexpected show with Kanye.
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