Current 57th GRAMMY nominees the Band Perry, Ariana Grande, Lady Gaga, and John Legend have been added to the performance lineup for "Stevie Wonder: Songs In The Key Of Life — An All-Star GRAMMY Salute." They join previously announced performers Janelle Monáe, Ed Sheeran and Usher. Two-time GRAMMY winner LL Cool J will host this very special tribute.
The primetime special, presented by The Recording Academy, AEG Ehrlich Ventures and CBS, will pay homage to Wonder's iconic career with superstar performances celebrating his incomparable songbook. The two-hour special takes place at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on Tuesday, Feb. 10 and will be broadcast in HDTV and 5.1 surround sound on the CBS Television Network on Monday, Feb. 16 from 9–11 p.m. ET/PT. Additional performers and presenters will be announced shortly.
A 25-time GRAMMY winner, Wonder is the only artist to have received Album Of The Year honors for three out of four consecutive years with Innervisions (1973), Fulfillingness' First Finale (1974) and Songs In The Key Of Life (1976).
"Stevie Wonder is an icon who forever changed the world of music with his extraordinary gifts, pure talent, kind spirit and incredible sense of humor," said LL Cool J. "I am honored to host this special show filled with incredible talent as we pay homage to the one and only Stevie Wonder."
Tickets are on sale now at AXS.com. For ticketing information, including VIP ticket packages and group sales, call 877.234.8425 or email tickets@aegworldwide.com.
"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, Leon Knoles is director, and David Wild and Ehrlich are the writers.