Overview
- We Are Moving the Needle, the nonprofit founded by Grammy-winning mastering engineer Emily Lazar, is producing the event, with Lazar also slated to present.
- Presenters announced for the gala include Olivia Rodrigo, Sia, Anderson .Paak, Jason Isbell, Aaron Dessner, Laufey, Addison Rae, Tony Berg and Rostam.
- Beyond Chaka Khan’s Luminary Award, honorees include St. Vincent for the Golden Trifecta and Haim for the Disruptors Award, alongside awards for Amy Allen, Alissia, Roselilah, Bella Blasko, Jayda Love, Elvira Anderfjärd, Luka Kloser and Betty Bennett.
- The program features Resonator Hall of Fame recognitions for Allee Willis, Elaine Martone, Jaime Sickora, Judith Sherman, Mary Mazurek, Michelle Sabolchick and Sophie.
- Following the cancellation of the 2025 edition due to Los Angeles wildfires, the ceremony returns during Grammy Week, as Khan also receives the Recording Academy’s Lifetime Achievement Award on Jan. 31.