Usher was on hand at the awards show to pay tribute to Stevie Wonder "It's Magic." He kicked things off solo, doing his best Wonder and killing it alongside a harp player. The soul legend himself joined Usher, adding some signature harmonica licks at the end of the performance. The crowd accordingly stood for a proper ovation.
Usher was up for Best R&B Performance with two songs - "Good Kisser" solo and "New Flame" alongside Chris Brown and Rick Ross. Beyoncé took that award home for her collaboration with Jay Z, "Drunk in Love." That's OK though, Usher already has eight Grammy statues anyway.
Wonder will follow The Beatles as the next artist to receive a full Grammy tribute. Stevie Wonder: Songs in the Key of Life will air next Monday (Feb. 16) and feature Usher, Coldplay's Chris Martin, Ed Sheeran, Willie Nelson, Lady Gaga, The Band Perry, and John Legend. LL Cool J will serve as the host.
"Stevie Wonder is an absolute legend and I am so honored to be a part of this very special night," Sheeran said after being added to the bill.
Last year's The Beatles: The Night That Changed America brought together Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr for a memorable performance.
Other performers for the Grammys 2015 include Sia, Rihanna, Paul McCartney, Kanye West, Eric Church, Beck, Chris Martin, Sam Smith, Mary J. Blige, Beyoncé, Common, John Legend, and Juanes.
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