Top GRAMMY Awards winners and nominees, including Miley Cyrus, Kesha, John Legend, Chris Martin , Shawn Mendes, Ed Sheeran, Sam Smith, SZA, and more, gathered to pay tribute to Elton John, who also took to the stage to perform a selection of hits. He’s one of the most highly-acclaimed and top-selling solo artists of all time, with 35 gold and 25 platinum or multi-platinum albums, and more than 300 million records sold worldwide, including the record for the biggest-selling single of all time.
“Sir Elton John is an international music legend who has captivated audiences across generations for more than five decades,” said Neil Portnow, President/CEO of the Recording Academy. “His creativity, dynamic presence, and melodic virtuosity have positioned him as a cultural icon, and the Recording Academy is pleased to honor his immeasurable contributions to the music community.”
“Elton John is an undeniable force within the music industry, and I can’t think of a better musician to honor at this special GRAMMY Salute,” said Ken Ehrlich, executive producer of AEG Ehrlich Ventures. “We’re proud to pay tribute to his artistry, and can’t wait to see what the participating musicians have in store for this momentous celebration of Elton’s work.”
ELTON JOHN: I’M STILL STANDING – A GRAMMY® TRIBUTE should be among the highest-rated international television music events of the year…like the extraordinarily successful CBS GRAMMY® tribute special predecessors, The Beatles: The Night That Changed America – A GRAMMY Tribute and Stayin’ Alive: A GRAMMY Tribute To The Music Of The Bee Gees.