GRAMMYS Announce Tribute to Prince and George Michael

The Recording Academy has announced “two unforgettable tribute segments” will air at this weekend’s GRAMMY Awards for both Prince and George Michael.

Seven-time GRAMMY winner Prince and Two-time GRAMMY winner George Michael will be honoured at the 59th GRAMMY Awards:

“George Michael and Prince were pop icons who showcased rare musical genius and otherworldly charisma,” said Neil Portnow, President/CEO of The Recording Academy. “While each possessed a distinct style and sound, they were both adored by audiences worldwide. The passings of two such creative innovators were a huge loss for the creative community; The Recording Academy is humbled to pay homage to their tremendous legacies on the GRAMMY stage.”

It has not been revealed which artists will pay tribute to these icons, however the Recording Academy promises they will be unforgettable segments.

“The GRAMMY telecast has a long lineage of tribute performances celebrating music icons, including tributes in recent years to David Bowie (Lady Gaga), Glenn Frey (Eagles with Jackson Browne), Etta James (Bonnie Raitt and Alicia Keys) and Whitney Houston (Jennifer Hudson).”

John Legend will perform the show’s In Memoriam segment.

For a full list of GRAMMY nominees, see HERE.