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Soul music legend Stevie Wonder will be honored with Stevie Wonder: Songs In The Key Of Life - An All-Star GRAMMY Salute, which is set to air February 16th at 9PM EST on CBS. The primetime special presented by The Recording Academy and AEG Ehrlich Ventures will celebrate both the Songs In The Key Of Life LP and the career of Stevie Wonder, who holds 25 GRAMMY awards for his groundbreaking contributions in music. The two hour show will be filmed at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles on February 10th and broadcast two days after the 57th Annual GRAMMY Awards. The star-studded tribute will feature covers of Wonder's album classics performed by top recording artists and presentations on the historical significance of his catalog. Neil Portnow of The Recording Academy, Ken Ehrlich of AEG Ehrlich Ventures and Jack Sussman of CBS Entertainment offered their thoughts on the importance of Stevie Wonder's music and their expectations ahead of the tribute:
"Stevie Wonder is a beloved icon whose golden songbook remains one of America's and music's greatest treasures," said Neil Portnow, President/CEO of The Recording Academy. "A 25-time GRAMMY winner and Recording Academy Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, it's only fitting that Music's Biggest Night® celebrates this legendary musical genius and pays tribute to his enduring music and legacy.""Some of my most memorable television experiences have been with my friend Stevie, both on the GRAMMYs and off, and to be able to celebrate him in a way that only the GRAMMY stage allows is a treat that I've looked forward to for a long time," said executive producer Ken Ehrlich of AEG Ehrlich Ventures. "He is truly deserving of the term that is often used about him — an American treasure — and the night of Feb. 10 when we tape this show is going to be an amazing time."
"Stevie Wonder epitomizes the very spirit of the GRAMMYs," said Jack Sussman, Executive Vice President, Specials, Music and Live Events, CBS Entertainment. "His music is as poignant as it is appealing and his songs have the ability to illustrate our world in every note. We are thrilled to pay tribute to this legendary man and musician. His influence is present in so much of today's greatest music. This salute will give everyone he's inspired a chance to show our esteem."
Check your local listings to get more on Stevie Wonder: Songs In The Key Of Life - An All-Star GRAMMY Salute. Tune in to CBS at 9PM on February 16th. Purchase Stevie Wonder's Songs In The Key Of Life LP via iTunes. Purchase tickets to see Stevie on the Songs In The Key Of Life Tour via Ticketmaster. Check the footage below to take a trip back.
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