Presented by Clive Davis and The Recording Academy, the ninth Pre-Grammy Gala, guests heard moving tributes to the evening’s special honoree, Epic chairman/CEO Antonio “L.A.” Reid and were treated to a series of knockout performances by Patti Smith, the Lumineers, Usher, Miguel, Emeli Sande and capped by a duet featuring Jennifer Hudson and the legendary Gladys Knight.
Check out more pics from the event below!!!
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| Jennifer Hudson & Clive Davis |
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| Brandy |
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| Jill Scott |
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| Natasha Beddingfield |
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| Nicole Richie |
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| Katy Perry |
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| Jordin Sparks |
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| Estelle |
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| Janelle Monae |
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| Kelsey Grammer |
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| Sting |
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| Wiz Khalifa |
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| Ciara & Future |
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| L.A. Reid |
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| Tyra Banks |
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| Ashanti |
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| John Mayer |
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| Gladys Knight |
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| Melissa & Joan Rivers |
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| Miley Cyrus |
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| Carly Rae Jepsen |
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| Chrissy Teigen & John Legend |
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| Quincy Jones |
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| Randy Jackson & Ryan Seacrest |
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| Kathy Griffin |
