According to variety.com, In a joint statement, the Recording Academy and MusiCares CEO Harvey Mason Jr. and Tammy Hurt, the chair of the academy’s board of trustees, have confirmed that the Grammy Awards telecast will proceed on February 2, as planned. The music industry was questioning whether the show would continue with its scheduled date, despite how the Los Angeles wildfires have devastated many communities in the area in the past week.

“Dear Recording Academy Members, our hearts go out to everyone affected by the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles. This city is our home, and we mourn the loss of life and destruction that have come to it in recent days. In response to this crisis, the Recording Academy and MusiCares launched the Los Angeles Fire Relief Effort last week with an initial $1 million donation to support music creatives and professionals. Thanks to additional contributions, we have already distributed over $2 million in emergency aid to those most in need – and we remain steadfast in our commitment to providing ongoing assistance.”

The statement continues with: “In close coordination with local authorities to ensure public safety and responsible use of area resources, the 67th Grammy Awards telecast on CBS on February 2nd, will proceed as planned. This year’s show, however, will carry a renewed sense of purpose: raising additional funds to support wildfire relief efforts and honoring the bravery and dedication of first responders who risk their lives to protect ours.

The statement concludes with”In challenging times, music has the power to heal, comfort, and unite like nothing else. The Grammys will not only honor the artistry and achievements of our music community but also serve as a platform to amplify the spirit of resilience that defines this great city of Los Angeles. With heartfelt concern,Harvey Mason jr. Recording Academy & MusiCares CEO Tammy Hurt Chair, Board of Trustees.”

The wildfires that continue to rage across the event’s home city of Los Angeles have led many in the industry to speculate whether or not the show will be postponed. Even if the wildfires are contained by then and the city is on the road to recovery, the sheer extent of the destruction to residences, local businesses and the number of people who have lost their homes or been evacuated from vulnerable areas make any prospect of a business-as-usual show impossible.