The band honored the first responders and the communities affected by the deadly fires with the cover of Newman’s beloved song at music’s biggest night. They were joined by a backup band that included Brad Paisley and Brittany Howard on guitar,

In a tribute to firefighters and aid workers, Brad Paisley, Dawes, Sheryl Crowe, John Legend and Brittany Howard performed "I Love L.A."

Dawes have announced the release of "I Love L.A.," a cover of the Randy Newman 1983 classic, with proceeds directed to the Recording Academy and MusiCares' Los Angeles fire relief effort. The band first performed a rendition of "I Love L.