Grammys weekend officially kicked off on Friday night with MusiCares’ person of the year tribute to Joni Mitchell.
Some of music’s biggest stars arrived in style to the MGM Grand Garden Conference Center in Las Vegas, including John Legend, Sara Bareilles, Brandi Carlile, Billy Porter and Rita Wilson.
Carlile and Jon Batiste, who are both nominated at this year’s ceremony, will lead the event as artistic directors and will also perform. Other performers paying tribute to Mitchell during the dinner include Bareilles, Beck, Black Pumas, Leon Bridges, Lauren Daigle, Mickey Guyton, Herbie Hancock, Chaka Khan, Angélique Kidjo, Cyndi Lauper, Pentatonix, Billy Porter, Allison Russell, Stephen Stills and St. Vincent. Graham Nash will also be part of the tribute remotely.
Below, see all the photos from the star-studded event, updating live.
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Abigail Barlow
Image Credit: Brian Friedman for PvNew Beck performs onstage at the 31st Annual MusiCares Person of the Year Gala.
