Abigail Lee This year’s Grammys are taking place after the widespread wildfire destruction in Los Angeles. Accordingly, much of the music community’s attention is being focused on using the celebration to elevate relief efforts — including on the red carpet.
Celebrities are adding a blue pin to their red carpet outfits, which represent MusiCares fire relief fundraising for music industry professionals.
The pins are in the shape of a pale blue heart embossed with music notes. Jacob Collier, Brittany Howard, Green Day’s Mike Dirnt and Jaden Smith have appeared on the red carpet sporting the pin. “I don’t think there’s ever been a more important time for music than right now.
It has alchemic properties and can cut through all the defenses we have as people to heal us in a very specific way. I’m so proud and honored to be here at the Grammys.
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