Sunday’s 63rd Grammy Awards introduced a surprise change to the In Memoriam segment.
In years past, the “In Memoriam” segment would typically feature a performer singing over a montage of photos featuring musicians, producers and music industry people who’d died in the past year.
This year, a new change was introduced, which was multiple tributes from several artists.
The list of performers included Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak paying tribute to Little Richard, Lionel Richie singing “Lady” in honor of his friend Kenny Rogers, Brandi Carlile singing a cover of a John Prine song, “I Remember Everything” and ending with Brittany Howard on vocals and Coldplay’s Chris Martin playing a rendition of “You’ll Never Walk Alone.”
People took on social media to share their thoughts about the heartfelt performances.
#GRAMMYs @LionelRichie giving tribute to Kenny Rogers is priceless
great choice
— The Only Dee Dee Walker (@TheOnlyDDWalker) March 15, 2021
Didn’t realize we need Bruno Mars and Anderson. Paak together but oh we do.
— Adrienne Blanco (@blanco08) March 15, 2021
Yep, here come the waterworks. I’m so glad it’s @brandicarlile.
— Will Watson (@willwatsonAR) March 15, 2021
Sure, I love the song “You’ll Never Walk Alone”, but Brittany Howard’s rendition has given me full-body chills. #GRAMMYs
— Starla Mint (@itsjuststarla) March 15, 2021
Everytime I see Brittany Howard – or hear her voice – I get goosebumps. Thank God for Brittany Howard. #GRAMMYs
— Melanie Roussell Newman (@MelanieRNewman) March 15, 2021
@LionelRichie – you were the perfect person for the tribute to Kenny. I love the love you had for your brother Kenny. Thank you for your beautiful heart. Love you both dearly. #Brothers #MissAndLoveKenny #SweetMusicMan pic.twitter.com/pP8FRWx0k5
— Colleen Glaum (@pettech1) March 15, 2021
That In Memoriam section of the Grammys……… stirring tributes in music for all those that passed in 2020. Thank you for the music. #GRAMMYs
— Lea Salonga (@MsLeaSalonga) March 15, 2021
That was the BEST "In Memoriam" performances to date.
RIH #GRAMMYs
— Sonia Thompson (@purrfectlady76) March 15, 2021
RIH The #GRAMMYs are only halfway done, but I’m calling it — a really entertaining show with a stunningly beautiful “In Memoriam” sequence. Awards shows aren’t easy even when there isn’t a pandemic… superbly done!
— Tom Piechura (@tompiechura) March 15, 2021