Which music legends will be honored at the upcoming Grammy Awards?

Roberta Flack, D'Angelo, and Ozzy Osbourne are among the music legends who will be honored during the In Memoriam segment at the upcoming Grammy Awards.

Has the Grammy's In Memoriam segment featured extended tributes before?

Yes, the Grammy's In Memoriam segment has featured extended tributes in previous years, including for Quincy Jones, Tony Bennett, Sinéad O'Connor, Clarence Avant, and Tina Turner.

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Grammys to Honor Music Legends: Flack, Osbourne, and More

Q: Who are the performers announced for the Grammy Awards?

Performers announced include Sabrina Carpenter, all eight Best New Artist nominees, Clipse, Pharrell Williams, and Justin Bieber, in addition to those honoring legends.

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Summary

Roberta Flack and Ozzy Osbourne will be honored at the Grammys.
The In Memoriam segment will feature performances by various artists.
This year's show also highlights Best New Artist nominees and Clipse.

The Recording Academy will honor music legends lost over the past year during the upcoming Grammy Awards' In Memoriam segment. Roberta Flack, D'Angelo, and Ozzy Osbourne are among the artists slated for remembrance.

While specific salutes to artists like Brian Wilson, Sly Stone, and Bob Weir have not been detailed, the Academy has a history of giving extended tributes. Last year, Quincy Jones received a six-song tribute, and in 2024, notable honorees included Tony Bennett, Sinéad O'Connor, Clarence Avant, and Tina Turner.

Previous years have seen special acknowledgments for Loretta Lynn, Takeoff, Christine McVie, and Stephen Sondheim. The ceremony also announced performers Sabrina Carpenter, all eight Best New Artist nominees, Clipse, Pharrell Williams, and Justin Bieber.