Grammys Recruit Usher, Hudson for 3-D Michael Jackson Tribute
1/20/10, 10:03 am EST
Usher, Jennifer Hudson, Carrie Underwood, Smokey Robinson and Celine Dion will take part in the Grammy Awards’ 3-D tribute to Michael Jackson live on January 31st. The Recording Academy is honoring the King of Pop with a Lifetime Achievement Award on music’s biggest night and premiering previously unseen footage from his planned This Is It concerts that was filmed to accompany his performance of “Earth Song.” The musicians will sing along with a recording of Jackson’s vocal as the 3-D mini-movie that was meant to be the centerpiece of This Is It rolls.
Michael J was like a family member to me. I’ve been dealing with his passing along and it has been incredibly emotional for me. I cannot believe how he influenced the world around the world. I wish his family the best. Thank you Michael for the most amazing life!