The Recording Academy hosted its fourth Grammy Salute to Music Legends television special in July at Los Angelesâ Dolby Theatre to honor its 2019 Special Merit Awards recipients. This yearâs Lifetime Achievement Award honorees included Sam & Dave, Black Sabbath, George Clinton & Parliament-Funkadelic, Billy Eckstine, Donny Hathaway, Julio Iglesias, and Dionne Warwick, while Lou Adler, Nickolas Ashford & Valerie Simpson, and Johnny Mandel were recognized as Trustees Award honorees.
A number of musical stars from all genres took part in the nightâs festivities, including Garth Brooks, Johnny Mathis, Jessie Mueller, Julio Iglesias, Rival Sons, Gregory Porter and more.
Garth honored R&B duo Sam & Dave by teaming with the duoâs Sam Moore to perform a medley of âHold On, Iâm Cominââ and âSoul Man.â
In addition, Jessie Mueller, who stars in the upcoming Lifetime film, Patsy & Loretta, honored Lou Adler by performing âI Feel the Earth Moveâ and âItâs Too Late.â
The Grammy Salute to Music Legends television special premieres nationwide on Oct. 18 at 9 p.m. on PBS (check local listings).
Watch a preview of Garth and Samâs performance below.
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