The 47th Annual Grammy Awards were held on February 13, 2005, at the Staples Center in Los Angeles honoring the best in music for the recording of the year beginning from October 1, 2003, through September 30, 2004.

They were hosted by Queen Latifah, and televised in the United States by CBS.

Ray Charles, whom the event was dedicated in memory of, posthumously won five Grammy Awards while his album, Genius Loves Company, won a total of eight.

Kanye West received the most nominations with ten, winning three.

Britney Spears received her first Grammy of Best Dance Recording for her 2004 smash hit "Toxic".