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his death at 96 on Friday.“Tony Bennett was one of the most important interpreters of American popular song during the mid to late 20th century,” Joel, 74, told The Post in a statement.“He championed songwriters who might otherwise have remained unknown to many millions of music fans.”Joel noted that Bennett was a vaunted vocalist whose talent transcended generations and genres.“He was a unique talent that made the transition from the era of jazz into the age of pop,” he said.“I will always be grateful for his outstanding contribution to the art of contemporary music.”Joel collaborated with Bennett on the “I Left My Heart in San Francisco” singer’s 2001 LP “Playin’ With My Friends: Bennett Sings the Blues,” which won a Grammy for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album.“He was a joy to work with,” said Joel.

Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music Critic The vibe surrounding Joni Mitchell being bestowed with the Gershwin Prize in Washington, D.C. earlier this month — as seen in a new PBS special — couldn’t have been more harmonious, from all accounts. And that’s a good thing, because under less loving circumstances, there could have been a turf war over who would get to sing “Both Sides Now,” the song that was Mitchell’s first hit in 1967 and might still stand as her signature song, if someone had to pick one with a gun to their head. The victor, in this quiet, bloodless battle: the inimitable Annie Lennox, who performed at the tribute to Mitchell just months after being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Eurythmics.

Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music Critic When an all-star cast of musicians came together to rehearse their salute to Joni Mitchell for a Washington, D.C. tribute concert in February, in honor of her being the latest annual recipient of the Gershwin Prize for songwriting, executive producer Ken Ehrlich had an early epiphany about where Marcus Mumford’s cover of “Carey” should go. “During the rehearsal, it was obvious to me: that was the opening number.” As you watch the remainder of “Joni Mitchell: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song,” though — as it premieres on PBS tonight, and is available thereafter for streaming on PBS.org and the PBS app — you won’t see Mumford disappearing from the stage for very many extended periods. Mumford has been part of the parties at Mitchell’s home the last couple of years, and participated in the “Joni jam” at the Newport Folk Festival last summer, so he is well familiar with her and her catalog at this point. And so, as Ehrlich explains it, “When I reached out to him, it probably wasn’t a half hour before he got back to me and said, ‘Of course I’d love to do this.’ And then he quickly followed with: ‘Can I play with the band?’ And he became the resident percussionist, which I didn’t have.

Grammys 2002 telecast, where the man himself introduced — via video call — Lady Gaga’s solo performance of their duet “Love for Sale.”He’s also up for five more gramophones at the 64th annual awards taking place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas (airing at 8 p.m. ET on CBS with host Trevor Noah).

Chris Willman Music WriterAs the Grammys return as a big-scale live event this year, so is the tradition of filming a tribute to a superstar musician in the days following the awards show, with the 2022 honoree being Paul Simon, who’ll be saluted by an all-star cast at L.A.’s Pantages Theatre.“Homeward Bound: A Grammy Salute to the Songs of Paul Simon” will be filmed April 6, three days after the Grammys, with a CBS air date to be determined for later in the year. Ken Ehrlich is reprising the role he’s had in the past as the annual salute’s executive producer.Among the performers booked for the tribute are Brandi Carlile, Dave Matthews, Rhiannon Giddens, Brad Paisley, Angélique Kidjo, Little Big Town, Billy Porter, Trombone Shorty, Shaggy, Take 6 and Irma Thomas.

Ben Winston, 39, best known for turning James Corden’s Carpool Karaoke series into a viral staple and the first new producer since Ken Ehrlich took over the show in 1980, stuck mostly to live or pre-recorded performances spliced with videos highlighting new, streaming-bolstered stars.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorThe Grammy Awards nominations are always a cascade of joy and tears, but this year is exceptional for a number of reasons.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorEven before the pandemic, the 2021 Grammy Awards were going to be very different from previous shows.For the first time in 40 years, the show will not be produced by veteran Ken Ehrlich, who announced in 2019 he’d be stepping aside for longtime James Corden producer Ben Winston.

With a re-broadcast of CBS' hit Prince celebration hastily scheduled for Saturday, Ken Ehrlich provided behind-the-scenes color commentary on performances by Sheila E., the Revolution, the Time, Susanna Hoffs, Misty Copeland, St. Vincent, Mavis Staples and more.

Deborah Dugan is fighting back after being fired by the Recording Academy with a new court filing alleging a higher-up attempted to influence Grammy nominations. Attorneys for the former Grammys CEO, who was officially canned on Monday after being placed on administrative leave in January, filed court papers citing new allegations, some of which involve former Grammy Awards executive producer Ken Ehrlich.

Deborah Dugan is fighting back after being fired by the Recording Academy with a new court filing alleging a higher-up attempted to influence Grammy nominations.

Ken Ehrlich produced his final Grammy telecast Jan. 26 … and, through the sad fluke of Kobe Bryant dying the day of the show, there was a direct segue to the first live broadcast of Ehrlich’s post-Grammys career, when his company was asked to assist with the Kobe Bryant memorial Feb. 24.

During Sunday’s Grammy Awards, host Alicia Keys joined Boyz II Men to perform the Philly R&B group’s 1991 hit, “It’s So Hard to Say Goodbye to Yesterday,” in tribute to NBA basketball player Kobe Bryant, who died in a helicopter crash earlier that day. In an interview with GQ, Boyz II Men member Nathan Morris detailed how the last-minute tribute was put together.

In 2012, longtime Grammy Awards executive producer Ken Ehrlich had to alter the show with less than 24 hours notice following Whitney Houston’s death. This year, he and his staff had even less time to make significant changes following the passing of Kobe Bryanton Sunday (Jan.

In 2012, longtime Grammy Awards executive producer Ken Ehrlich had to alter the show with less than 24 hours notice following Whitney Houston’s death. This year, he and his staff had even less time to make significant changes following the passing of Kobe Bryant on Sunday (Jan. 26), the morning of the Grammy Awards, which broadcast live from Los Angeles’ Staples Center.  Ehrlich, who is stepping down

Sudden death, scandal, disenfranchised divas, a moved-up airdate… It’s safe to say that Grammys producer Ken Ehrlich faced a few more difficulties than usual in mounting what his final edition of the telecast he’s been at the helm of for 40 years. Some of these he had a year to try to solve. But then his production team only had about six hours before airtime Sunday to figure out how to handle the death of basketball legend Kobe Bryant with the weight it merited.

Ariana Grande enjoyed a princess moment during the 2020 Grammy Awards on Sunday night.

In a farewell tribute to longtime Grammys executive producer Ken Ehrlich, Camila Cabello, Gary Clark Jr., John Legend and more joined together to perform “I Sing the Body Electric” from the 1980 Academy Award-winning film Fame at the 62nd annual Grammy Awards.Ehrlich announced his exit last July after serving as the ceremony's executive producer for the last 40 years. He first produced the show in 1980.

The 2020 Grammy Awards is a grand finale of sorts for one of its major players behind the scenes, as the show's longtime producer, Ken Ehrlich, will retire from the annual celebration after this year's broadcast, ending a four-decade run of crafting music's biggest night.

Longtime Grammy telecast producer Ken Ehrlich has delivered his Grammy swan song (figuratively and literally), and it couldn’t have happened without … Walt Whitman.

The 62nd annual Grammy Awards are just hours away. Music’s biggest night is set to light up Los Angeles’ Staples Center with Lizzo; Billie Eilish; Demi Lovato; the Jonas Brothers; Tyler, the Creator; Bonnie Raitt; and Camila Cabello set to perform.

The 2020 Grammys will take place on Sunday, January 26 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. As always, the full slate of Grammy performances includes nominees and other acts.

This year, Ken Ehrlich will celebrate his 40th and final broadcast as the producer of the Grammy Awards on CBS. As Ehrlich moves on from the role he says he's “incredibly proud” of, the show’s longest-running producer shares lessons he’s learned creating the biggest night in music.

In his last Grammy telecast as executive producer, Ken Ehrlich has assembled at least two more "Grammy Moments" -- the special, one-of-a-kind assemblages of talent for which he is best known.BTS, Diplo, Mason Ramsey and "surprise guests" will join Lil Nas X and Billy Ray Cyrus for "Old Town Road All-Stars." The Lil Nas X/Cyrus megahit, which logged a record-setting 19 weeks at No.

The marathon continues.

The late Nipsey Hussle will be honored at the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards with a heavy performance, the Recording Academy announced on Tuesday (Jan. 21). The tribute set for next Sunday (Jan. 26) will feature appearances from Kirk Franklin, DJ Khaled, John Legend, Meek Mill, Roddy Ricch and YG.

A lot will be said in the days and years to come about all the amazing and unforgettable Grammy Moments that Ken Ehrlich has somehow made happen decade after decade live on the Grammy Awards.

To shake Ken Ehrlich’s hand is to know that you are no more than two degrees of separation from just about any living pop, rock, R&B, country, hip-hop or gospel musician of note — and more than a few who are no longer with us.

Less than two weeks before the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards, the show's core creative team, led by executive producer Ken Ehrlich, participated in a panel discussion at the Grammy Museum in Los Angeles. The evening began with a long "sizzle reel" of famous "Grammy moments" throughout the last 40 telecasts, from Barbra Streisand & Neil Diamond's "You Don't Bring Me Flowers" (1980) to Brandi Carlile's "The Joke" (2019)."I like looking at that reel more than any of you do," Ehrlich said.

It's time for the "7 Rings" singer to "Make Up" for lost time. After canceling her 2019 performance due to a conflict with producer Ken Ehrlich, Ariana Grande will perform at the 2020 Grammy Awards. The pop star announced the upcoming gig on Twitter and Instagram on Saturday, Jan. 11, writing: "see you jan 26 #GRAMMYs."

Today (December 19), the Recording Academy has announced that Iggy Pop, Public Enemy, Chicago, John Prine, Roberta Flack, Isaac Hayes, and Sister Rosetta Tharpe will receive Lifetime Achievement Grammy Awards. The presentation ceremony will take place April 18, 2020, at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium.