Here Are the Performers for the 2025 Grammy Hall of Fame Gala
Performances will pay tribute to the 2025 Grammy Hall of Fame inducted recordings, which were announced on Feb. 13.
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Susanna Hoffs of The Bangles will perform Cat Stevens' 'Wild World' from the singer-songwriter's 1970 album Tea for the Tillerman.
Emmylou Harris, her producer Daniel Lanois, and jazz drummer Brian Blade will perform selections from Harris' 1995 album Wrecking Ball.
Leslie Odom Jr. will perform the title track from Luther Vandross' 1981 album, Never Too Much.
Ledisi will perform Clara Ward's 1951 song 'How I Got Over.'
Latin Grammy nominee Leslie Grace will deliver Miami Sound Machine's 1985 breakthrough hit, 'Conga.'
Percussionist Cindy Blackman and guitarist Orianthi, joined by longtime Santana band member Andy Vargas, will perform Santana's 'Smooth' from the band's 1999 album Supernatural; Blackman is married to Carlos Santana.
Eddie Floyd and Jody Stephens, drummer of iconic power-pop band Big Star will perform Floyd's 1966 hit 'Knock on Wood.' Stephens is also expected to perform a track from Big Star's 1972 album #1 Record.
The other five 2025 Grammy Hall of Fame inducted recordings are: J.D. Crowe & The New South's J.D. Crowe & The New South; Jay-Z's Reasonable Doubt; Fela Kuti & Afrika 70's Zombie; Linda Martell's 'Color Him Father';and Geeshie Wiley's 'Last Kind Words Blues.'
In addition, John Mellencamp, Conan Gray and Long will perform as part of a tribute to this year's label honoree, Republic Records. Atlantic Records was the initial label honoree at last year's gala, which marked the first time there was a stand-alone event to honor the inducted recordings. Last year's gala was held at the Novo Theatre at L.A. Live.
Jon Batiste, the inaugural recipient of the Ray Charles Architect of Sound Award, will also perform. This new annual honor, created in partnership with The Ray Charles Foundation, recognizes an artist whose creative legacy reflects the visionary innovation of Ray Charles.
Returning as host is CBS News journalist Anthony Mason. The show will again be produced by Ken Ehrlich, alongside Ron Basile, Lindsay Saunders Carl and Lynne Sheridan. Ehrlich produced or executive produced the annual Grammy Awards telecast for 40 years. Cheche Alara, a Grammy and Latin Grammy Award-winning composer, producer and conductor, will serve as musical director for the event.
This year's additions to the Grammy Hall of Fame meet the main requirements – they exhibit 'qualitative or historical significance' and are at least 25 years old. Eligible artist(s), producer(s), engineer(s), and mixer(s) of these 13 recordings will receive a certificate from the Recording Academy.
The Grammy Hall of Fame was established by the Recording Academy's national trustees in 1973. Inducted recordings are selected annually by a member committee drawn from all branches of the recording arts with final ratification by the academy's national board of trustees. Counting these 13 new titles, the Grammy Hall of Fame totals 1,165 inducted recordings. The full list of past inducted recordings can be found here.
The Grammy Hall of Fame Gala serves as a fundraiser to support the Grammy Museum's national education programs. It includes a cocktail reception, dinner, and concert program. Tickets are on sale now. Individual tickets are $1,250. For more information, visit this site.
An online auction is currently underway, featuring a collection of guitars signed by such artists as Chappell Roan, Charli xcx, Chris Martin, Sabrina Carpenter, and Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars. They are also auctioning off platinum tickets to the 68th Grammy Awards and more. Proceeds will benefit the Grammy Museum's education programs. For more information, visit this site.
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