2025 Grammys ceremony rundown: When each category will be announced and who’s presenting
Gold Derby has learned the rundown for tonight’s Grammys Premiere ceremony.
Of the 94 Grammy categories, the vast majority were handed out Sunday afternoon at the pre-telecast event hosted by songwriter Justin Tranter. The remaining envelopes will be opened during CBS’ live primetime broadcast beginning at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT, with Trevor Noah returning as host for the sixth time.
Below is a summary of when each award will be announced and who will be presenting (keeping in mind that producers might change anything at the last minute):
Justin Tranter presents:
- Best Pop Solo Performance
- Best Dance/Electronic Recording
- Best Pop Dance Recording
- Best Dance/Electronic Album
- Best Remixed Recording
Rhiannon Giddens presents:
- Best Americana Performance
- Best American Roots Song
- Best Americana Album
- Best Bluegrass Album
- Best Folk Album
- Best Regional Roots Music Album
- Best Gospel Performance/Song
- Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song
- Best Gospel Album
- Best Contemporary Christian Music Album
- Best Roots Gospel Album
Anoushka Shankar presents:
- Best Country Solo Performance
- Best Country Duo/Group Performance
- Best Country Song
- Best American Roots Performance
- Best Traditional Blues Album
- Best Contemporary Blues Album
- Best Musica Urbana Album
- Best Latin Rock or Alternative Album
- Best Musica Mexicana Album (incuding Tejano)
- Best Tropical Latin Album
Jimmy Jam presents:
- Songwriter of the Year, Non-Classical
- Best R&B Performance
- Best Traditional R&B Performance
- Best R&B Song
- Best Progressive R&B Album
- Best R&B Album
- Best Rap Performance
- Best Melodic Rap Performance
- Best Rap Song
- Best Music Video
- Best Music Film
Scott Hoying presents:
- Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album
- Best Children’s Music Album
- Best Comedy Album
- Best Audio Book, Narration and Storytelling Recording
- Best Recording Package
- Best Boxed/Special Limited Edition Package
- Best Album Notes
- Best Historical Album
Bob Clearmountain presents:
- Producer of the Year, Non-Classical
- Best Rock Performance
- Best Metal Performance
- Best Rock Song
- Best Rock Album
- Best Alternative Music Performance
- Best Alternative Music Album
- Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media
- Best Score Soundtrack for Visual Media
- Best Score Soundtrack for Video Games, Etc.
- Best Song Written for Visual Media
- Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical
Queen Sheba presents:
- Best Jazz Performance
- Best Jazz Vocal Album
- Best Jazz Instrumental Album
- Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album
- Best Latin Jazz Album
- Best Alternative Jazz Album
- Best Contemporary Instrumental Album
- Best Global Music Performance
- Best African Music Performance
- Best Global Music Album
- Best Reggae Album
- Best New Age, Ambient, or Chant Album
Wayne Brady presents:
- Best Engineered Album, Classical
- Producer of the Year, Classical
- Best Immersive Audio Album
- Best Instrumental Composition
- Best Orchestral Performance
- Best Opera Recording
- Best Choral Performance
- Best Chamber Music/Small Ensemble Performance
- Best Classical Instrumental Solo
- Best Classical Solo Vocal Album
Justin Tranter returns to present:
- Best Spoken Word Poetry Album
- Best Musical Theater Album
- Best Arrangement, Instrumental or A Cappella
- Best Arrangement, Instruments and Vocals
- Best Classical Compendium
- Best Contemporary Classical Composition
The remaining 2025 Grammys categories, including general field races like Album of the Year, Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best New Artist, will be revealed on the CBS live show on Sunday evening.
SIGN UP for Gold Derby’s free newsletter with latest predictions