This year’s 2025 Grammy Awards was filled with amazing performances from Sabrina Carpenter to Doechii. Some of the biggest names in music took the stage including Billie Elish and The Weeknd and many more amazing performances. This year’s Grammys is by far one of my favorite years of performances, it’s so hard to place my favorites in order but here are my top ten stand-out performances of the night.
10. Shakira
Shakira captivated viewers with her powerful performance, playing her hit songs “Ojos Así” and “Shakira: Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 53.” Her performance was sensational with her signature dance moves and amazing voice that had everybody singing along.
9. Benson Boone
Benson Boone performed his hit song “Beautiful Things.” His amazing performance started in the crowd with him wearing a tux. He slowly began to make his way to the stage when he stopped and had Hedi Klum and Nikki Glaser rip off his suit and his outfit turned into a shiny light blue one piece. His performance was nothing short of amazing with Benson executing his signature backflips and serenading the audience with his expressive vocals.
8. Tribute to Quincy Jones
Paying tribute to Quincy Jones, the Grammys put together a star-studded performance with Cynthia Erivo, Lainey Wilson, Janelle Monáe, Herbie Hancock, Jacob Collier, and Stevie Wonder. It started with an introduction from Will Smith then led into a performance by Cynthia Erivo and Herbie Hancock performing Frank Sinatra’s “Fly Me to the Moon.” Followed by many other beautiful performances blending all types of genres celebrating the legacy of the great Quincy Jones.
7. Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars
Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars graced the stage with their beautiful and intimate duet performance of the song “California Dreamin’.” Their vocals harmonized together and their emotional delivery left the audience feeling heartfelt and emotional.
6. The Weeknd
A surprise performance from The Weeknd left the audience shocked. The Weeknd in past years has boycotted the Grammys and called them “corrupt.” But he took the stage this year performing his hit songs “Cry For Me” and “Timeless” with a surprise guest, Playboi Carti. This was a shocking and significant performance for the Grammys.
5. Charlie XCX
Closing the night Charli XCX took the stage performing her hit songs “Von Dutch” and “Guess.” Charlie had an electric performance bringing out tons of icons dancing by her side. She had an unforgettable finale performance for a memorable evening.
4. Chappell Roan
Chappell Roan who won Best New Artist at the Grammys also took the stage with an unforgettable performance of her song “Pink Pony Club.” She had a unique set filled with ponies and clowns dancing and having fun filled with energy.
3. Billie Eilish
Billie Eilish performed alongside her brother Finneas. Singing her hit song “Birds of a Feather,” off her newest album “HIT ME HARD AND SOFT.” A beautiful performance with a sentimental background of pictures of the two of them growing up. Her vocals left the audience stunned.
2. Sabrina Carpenter
Sabrina Carpenter performed a mash-up of her hit songs “Espresso” and “Please, Please, Please.” Her performance was nothing short of show-stopping. Starting in a glitter black suit and ripping it off turning into a beautiful blue outfit captivated the audience. Her ability to dance around and sing left the crowd in awe.
1. Doechii
Doechii, a rising rap star, who won Best Rap Album for her hit album “Alligator Bites Never Heal,” performed songs off the album “Catfish” and “Denial is a River.” Her set was amazing with tons of dancers and unique designs. Her delivery was great, leaving the audience in amazement.