Dawes Releases 'I Love L.A.' Cover to Support Wildfire Relief Efforts

The band debuted the reimagined Randy Newman classic at the Grammy Awards, raising funds for communities impacted by California wildfires.

• Dawes performed 'I Love L.A.' with an ensemble of artists, including John Legend, Sheryl Crow, and Brad Paisley, to open the 67th Grammy Awards.
• The cover features revised lyrics to honor first responders and reflect Los Angeles' resilience in the face of recent wildfires.
• Proceeds from the song's release will support the Recording Academy and MusiCares' Los Angeles Fire Relief Effort for affected music professionals and communities.
• Taylor and Griffin Goldsmith of Dawes were personally impacted by the fires, losing a home studio, musical equipment, and residences in Altadena, California.
• The performance follows Dawes' participation in the FireAid benefit concert, where they played their own music and collaborated on iconic covers with other artists.

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