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Inside Clive Davis’ Pre-Grammy Fundraiser: Post Malone, Joni Mitchell, Yolanda Adams & More Powerful Performances

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The 2025 edition of Clive Davis’ annual Pre-Grammy Gala had special meaning this year. Not only had the cherished event transitioned into a fundraiser – with a suggested minimum donation of $500 per person to MusiCares’ Fire Relief Fund – but it was also billed as its 50th year.
“This year marks the 50th anniversary of this incredible night, but this one is a little different,” said Harvey Mason Jr., CEO of the Recording Academy, which co-hosts the event. And while he acknowledged that many questioned whether or not the Grammys should take place this year given Los Angeles’ very recent and historic wildfires, he revealed why they ultimately decided to forward. “It was not an easy decision, but we know we could raise awareness and celebrate resiliency.”
He added that almost $500 million dollars of aid had already been raised and distributed by MusiCares, with Davis noting that he had personally made a six-figure donation to the cause – which someone had matched just as tonight’s event kicked off.
Jimmy Kimmel spoke next, joking that everyone had gathered for “Clive Davis’ Bar Mitzvah.” Yet what followed was a beautiful blend of first-person storytelling from Clive’s legendary career – from memories with Quincy Jones and Whitney Houston to a painting Joni Mitchell gifted him earlier – as well as superstar performances from legendary rockers and vocalists, current chart-toppers and a handful of best new artist nominees. Clive also made a point of shouting out just some of the night’s many noteworthy attendees, including Berry Gordy, Jennifer Lopez, Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz, Gladys Knight, Jack Antonoff and Nancy Pelosi. Plus, of course, there was the annual Industry Icon award, this year presented to Jody Gerson, CEO of Universal Music Publishing Group.
And when all was said and done, the evening accomplished exactly what it set out to do: celebrate the past and present while helping rebuild for the future. As Davis so succinctly said after the evening’s final performance: “Thank you.”
Below are the highlights from the star-studded event.
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