Happy New Music Friday! The weekend is here, which means more streaming, new playlists and the best that music has to offer — and ET has you covered for everything in between.
First performers have been announced for the 67th Annual Grammy Awards. Current nominees Benson Boone, Billie Eilish, Chappell Roan, Charli xcx, Doechii, RAYE, Sabrina Carpenter, Shakira and Teddy Swims will take the stage. Music’s Biggest Night will raise funds to support Los Angeles Wildfire Relief Efforts.
Performers were also announced for the 2025 MusiCares Persons of the Year Gala honoring The Grateful Dead. Hosted by Andy Cohen, performers include Mick Fleetwood, Sammy Hagar, Bruce Hornsby, Norah Jones, Wynonna Judd, Dave Matthews, John Mayer, Maren Morris, Lukas Nelson, Billy Strings, The War On Drugs, Vampire Weekend, Dwight Yoakam, Zac Brown, Stewart Copeland, Dierra Ferrell, Noah Kahan, Maggie Rose, My Morning Jacket, and The War and Treaty will perform. Honorees Bobby Weir, Bill Kreutzmann and Mickey Hart, alongside the other members of Dead & Company, will deliver a memorable set celebrating the legacy of their fellow MusiCares Persons of the Year honorees and posthumous founding members of the Grateful Dead, Jerry Garcia and Phil Lesh.
Steven Tyler’s 6th Annual Grammy Awards Viewing Party will be taking place February 2 at the Hollywood Palladium. Hosted by Tiffany Haddish, the event will feature performances from Billy Idol, Joan Jett, Joe Perry, Linda Perry, Tom Hamilton, Matt Sorum, Nuno Bettencourt and more. Plus members of Aerosmith will reunite for a special performance. The event will benefit Steven’s philanthropic initiative Janie’s Fund and also support the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation and welcome more than 100 firefighters who have been at the forefront of combating the California wildfires to celebrate the biggest night in music.
iHeartRadio Music Awards announced nominations and special award recipients earlier this week. This year’s nominations are led by Taylor Swift (10), Morgan Wallen (10), Kendrick Lamar (9), Post Malone (9) and Sabrina Carpenter (9). iHeartRadio also announced that Lady Gaga will receive the 2025 iHeartRadio Innovator Award, Mariah Carey will receive the 2025 iHeartRadio Icon Award and Taylor Swift will receive the new award, Tour of the Century, for her record-breaking Eras Tour. This year’s show will pay tribute to the resiliency and rebuilding of Los Angeles following the devastating wildfires and will drive donations to FireAidLA.com.
FireAid has announced the official line-ups for their benefit concert on January 30. Performers at Intuit Dome include Billie Eilish, Earth, Wind & Fire, Gracie Abrams, Jelly Roll, Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, Lil Baby, Olivia Rodrigo, Peso Pluma, Rod Stewart, Stevie Wonder, Sting, Tate McRae. Performers at Kia Forum include Alanis Morissette, Anderson .Paak, Dave Matthews & John Mayer, Dawes, Graham Nash, Green Day, John Fogerty, Joni Mitchell, No Doubt, P!nk, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Stephen Stills, Stevie Nicks, The Black Crowes. 100% of ticket purchases will go to benefit FireAid relief efforts, with all venue and ticketing service fees waived for this event.
The Country Music Association has announced a $600,000 investment to help sustain six music industry-affiliated organizations operating in the mental health space. Amber Health, Backline, ECHHO Live, Music Health Alliance, MusiCares, and Porter’s Call will each receive $100,000 to strengthen critical infrastructure needs as they work to meet the growing demand for mental health resources.
Plus, new music from Sexyy Red & Bruno Mars, Kane Brown, Teddy Swims, Tate McRae, Lauren Alaina and more!
“Fat Juicy & Wet” Sexyy Red & Bruno Mars
The High Road – Kane Brown
I’ve Tried Everything But Therapy (Part 2) – Teddy Swims
“Rio” – J Balvin
“Sports car” – Tate McRae
“Those Kind of Women” – Lauren Alaina
EUSEXUA – FKA twigs
“Slow Motion” – Alessia Cara
NGL – Joanna “JoJo” Levesque
“Safe” – JP Saxe
Can’t Rush Greatness – Central Cee
“Is It Just Me?” – Mike Posner
“DOES GOD CRY?” – Nessa Barrett
“In A Bar Somewhere” – Charles Esten feat Sara Evans
“444” – NLE Choppa
“you don’t deserve a country song (Live from the Ryman)” – Alana Springsteen
“Three Six Five” – Shinedown
A Jaguar’s Dream – Jordan Adetunji
DIVE Deluxe – almost monday
“Here Lies The Fool” – Kameron Marlowe
“Hoy no me siento bien” – Alejandro Sanz feat Grupo Frontera
“Focus” – Aqyila
“Tombstone Town” – Dorothy feat Slash
“Crystal Methodist” – Kasey Tyndall
“Back Again” – Anna Shoemaker
Unity – AFROJACK Presents NLW
“King of Everything” – Adrian Lyles
“Ripple” – Good Neighbours
“All Over You” – Mabel feat King Promise
LOWER – Benjamin Booker
“Jenni” – Kashus Culpepper
“Model Train Town” – Petey USA
“Pick Your Poison” – Knox
“What Do Girls Do?” – Snow Wife
