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CHRIS MARTIN, JANELLE MONÁE, WILLIE NELSON, ED SHEERAN AND USHER TO PERFORM ON "STEVIE WONDER: SONGS IN THE KEY OF LIFE - AN ALL-STAR GRAMMY(R) SALUTE," MONDAY, FEB. 16
Music Superstars Will Perform Iconic Songs by the 25-Time GRAMMY(R) Award Winner
The first performances for STEVIE WONDER: SONGS IN THE KEY OF LIFE - AN ALL-STAR GRAMMY SALUTE have been announced, and include seven-time GRAMMY Award winner Chris Martin of Coldplay, singer/songwriter Janelle Monáe, 11-time GRAMMY winner, Willie Nelson, current GRAMMY nominee Ed Sheeran and eight-time GRAMMY winner Usher. The primetime special, presented by The Recording Academy(R), AEG Ehrlich Ventures and CBS, will pay homage to Wonder's iconic career with superstar performances that celebrate his incomparable songbook. The two-hour show will tape Tuesday, Feb. 10, two days after THE 57TH ANNUAL GRAMMY AWARDS, and be broadcast Monday, Feb. 16, 2015 (9:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.
A 25-time GRAMMY Award winner, Wonder is the only artist to have received Album Of The Year honors three out of four consecutive years with Innervisions (1973), Fulfillingness' First Finale (1974) and the seminal Songs In The Key Of Life (1976).
Sheeran, who is nominated for three GRAMMY Awards this year said, "Stevie Wonder is an absolute legend, and I am so honored to be a part of this very special night."
Tickets to the taping of this very special evening at Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE are available by visiting www.AXS.com. Call 877-234-8425 or email tickets@aegworldwide.com for more information on ticket availability including VIP ticket packages and group sales.
STEVIE WONDER: SONGS IN THE KEY OF LIFE - AN ALL-STAR GRAMMY SALUTE is produced by AEG Ehrlich Ventures, LLC. Ken Ehrlich is the executive producer.
About The Recording Academy
Established in 1957, The Recording Academy is an organization of musicians, songwriters, producers, engineers and recording professionals that is dedicated to improving the cultural condition and quality of life for music and its makers. Internationally known for the GRAMMY Awards - the preeminent peer-recognized award for musical excellence and the most credible brand in music - The Recording Academy is responsible for groundbreaking professional development, cultural enrichment, advocacy, education and human services programs. The Academy continues to focus on its mission of recognizing musical excellence, advocating for the well-being of music makers and ensuring music remains an indelible part of our culture. For more information about The Academy, please visit www.grammy.com. For breaking news and exclusive content, follow @TheGRAMMYs on Twitter, like "The GRAMMYs" on Facebook and join The GRAMMYs' social communities on Foursquare, GetGlue, Google +, Instagram, Pinterest, Tumblr and YouTube.
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