The 2024 Lifetime Achievement honorees included Laurie Anderson, N.W.A., Donna Summer, Gladys Knight, Tammy Wynette, and the Clark Sisters. A number of former San Diegans have been previous honorees, including Ravi Shankar, Ann and Nancy Wilson of Heart, Patti Page and members of the Kingston Trio.

The Recording Academy also unveiled 2025 Special Merit Awards recipients, recognizing influential figures who shaped the music industry.

Here's some advice for Benson Boone, Sabrina Carpenter, Shaboozey, Teddy Swims and this year's four other Grammy nominees for best new artist. If your name isn't called as the winner in that category when the 67nd annual Grammy Awards are presented on Feb.