Recording Academy Remembers The Music People We’ve Lost | GRAMMY In Memoriam
Recording Academy Remembers The Music People We’ve Lost | GRAMMY In Memoriam.
Take a moment to reflect and salute the members of the music community who we lost in 2020-2021
Here’s What To Expect At “A GRAMMY Salute To The Sounds Of Change” 2021 Special
Hosted by three-time GRAMMY winner Common, “A GRAMMY Salute To The Sounds Of Change” will feature Gladys Knight, LeAnn Rimes, Patti LaBelle, Terrace Martin, Leon Bridges, Brad Paisley and more
Mar 16, 2021 – 5:24 pm
With the 2021 GRAMMY Awards show in the rearview and GRAMMY season winding down for the year, The Recording Academy and CBS will present “A GRAMMY Salute To The Sounds Of Change.” The show will broadcast Wednesday, March 17, at 9–11p.m. ET/PT and will also be available via livestream and on-demand on Paramount+, ViacomCBS’ newest global streaming service. The show will illuminate unforgettable songs that catalyzed social change, both reflecting and shaping their times.
Here’s what to expect at “A GRAMMY Salute To The Sounds Of Change.”
What To Expect At “Sounds Of Change”
Common Will Host The Event
The three-time GRAMMY-nominated rapper Common will be the master of ceremonies.
John Lennon Will Loom Large
Cynthia Erivo will perform a piano-led version of a solo Beatle classic.
John Prine Will Get His Due
As part of a section focused on environmentalism, the late John Prine will get the spotlight. (So will Marvin Gaye and Woody Guthrie.)
Two Generations Of Country Greats Will Meet
Chris Stapleton will perform a Willie Nelson classic.
Women’s Empowerment Will Get The Spotlight
Expect classic GRAMMY performances from Shania Twain and Kesha.
Revisit A Classic Anti-Racist Anthem
Andra Day will sing a song Billie Holidaymade immortal.
A Superstar Ensemble Will Sing A Prescient Classic
Gladys Knight, Sheila E. and more will join forces to perform a totemic Marvin Gaye tune.
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