Grammys carried heavier emotional weight than usual, thanks to the backdrop of the Los Angeles wildfires - but the show's most heartbreaking moment came at the start of the In Memoriam section: a carefully crafted video tribute to former One Direction member Liam Payne,

Coldplay's Chris Martin sang the band's song "All My Love" while dedications to late musicians, including videos of Liam Payne, appeared overhead.

The Recording Academy remembered Liam Payne during the 2025 Grammys on Sunday, February 2, nearly five months after his death. Footage of Payne during his One Direction days was shown at the top of the In Memoriam segment. His voice could be heard as music played in the background.

The late One Direction singer was the first to be honored during the Grammys' In Memoriam tribute, which included a performance by Chris Martin.

The Grammys 2025 honored the ones we’ve lost. The In Memoriam segment featured Chris Martin singing the Coldplay song “All My Love” as the ceremony honored music stars who died over the past year, including Liam Payne and Toby Keith.

Olivia Rodrigo walked the red carpet of the 67th Grammy Awards in an exposing Versace dress that was a stark departure from her past looks.

During the Grammy Awards 2025 ceremony, Chris Martin, the leader of Coldplay, moved the audience by paying tribute to the late Liam Payne. He wasn't the only deceased artist mentioned during the event.