To celebrate the Grammy Awards’ 60th year in 2018, the Recording Academy has announced the airing of the upcoming Grammys Greatest Stories: A 60th Anniversary Special, which will cover the highlights of nearly six decades of of Grammy history.
The televised special is scheduled to broadcast on Friday, November 24th via CBS. The top-notch artists slated to appear on the program include Christina Aguilera, Mary J. Blige, Celine Dion, Aretha Franklin, Dave Grohl, Elton John, Bruno Mars, Coldplay’s Chris Martin, Paul McCartney, Ed Sheeran, Bruce Springsteen, Sting, U2, along with country music’s very own Keith Urban.
“As we approach this milestone in Grammy history, we are excited to give music fans a glimpse into what artists, musicians, producers, set designers, and others do to make those unforgettable Grammy moments,” shared Neil Portnow, President/CEO of the Recording Academy in a statement. “This special will take audiences on a new journey as they relive those extraordinary moments that can only be seen on the Grammys.”
The show will also include rare behind-the-scenes tidbits and unknown facts about some of the Grammy Awards’ most memorable performances. Again, the Grammys Greatest Stories: A 60th Anniversary Special will be broadcast on Friday, Nov. 24, from 9-11 p.m. ET/PT on CBS. Don’t miss it!
Later this month, Keith Urban, along with country music standouts Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan, Florida Georgia Line, and Chris Stapleton, will be celebrated at the eighth annual CMT Artists of the Year special, airing live from Nashville’s Schermerhorn Symphony Center on Oct. 18 at 8 p.m. ET via CMT.
It was also announced earlier this week that the Aussie talent will be joining the all-star lineup of Featured Speakers at SXSW 2018. The SXSW Feature Speakers present a snapshot of the most transformative ideas shaping our future.
Keith Urban is a busy, busy man. On Tuesday night, the star played the Grand Ole Opry alongside Brooks & Dunn and Chris Janson. Urban and Janson opted to cover John Michael Montgomery’s 90’s hit “Sold (The Grundy County Auction Incident).” Watch the two performers practice the lively tune— complete with a harmonica solo— below!
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