Grande notably opted not to attend the 2019 awards show — the same year that she won her first Grammy — after producers reportedly refused to allow her to sing “7 Rings.” However, she returned in 2020 to perform a medley of her hits, including “7 Rings,” “Imagine” and “Thank U, Next.” This marked her most recent Grammys appearance.

Although Ariana Grande is in the running for three Grammy awards—including Best Pop Vocal Album, Best Pop Duo/Group Performance, and Best Dance Pop Recording—she decided to skip the red carpet this evening.

Looks like Ariana Grande skipped the 2025 Grammys, despite being nominated for several awards. Why? Unclear, BUT let’s speculate! First up, Ariana is currently in the middle of a giant, seemingly never-ending Wicked press tour,