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Los Angeles on the Mind
In incorporating the wildfires throughout the show, the Grammys put the spotlight on the city's resiliency.
Noah's opening speech was dedicated to those affected by the fires, promising a show that not only celebrates them, but one that also celebrates "the city that brought us so much of that music." The Grammys have also allotted ad time to be used by local businesses affected by the fires.
As the show neared its end, Noah announced that viewers had contributed $7 million to relief efforts Sunday night so far.
On a stage set up to look like the mountains of Los Angeles, the LA born-and-raised Billie Eilish and her brother/collaborator Finneas performed her hit "Birds of a Feather." It was one of a number of ways the show sought to salute the city. "We love you LA," she told the crowd at the end of the set.
The show kicked off with a powerful opening performance of Randy Newman's "I Love L.A." by Dawes – whose members were directly affected by the Eaton fire – backed by John Legend, Brad Paisley, Sheryl Crow, Brittany Howard and St. Vincent.
