Motown is an American and global treasure whose musical history has transcended the test of time. In the year 2019, 60 years have culminated to honor a record label created by legendary founder, Berry Gordy, which continues the tradition of bringing soul music to the masses.
On Sunday, April 21 the “Motown 60: A GRAMMY® Celebration” will air at 8 PM ET/PT on CBS, and features exhilarating performances of songs that are the heart of Motown in its purest form.
A list of the performances include:
“Sir Duke,” “Higher Ground,” “Never Dreamed You’d Leave In Summer,” “Signed, Sealed, Delivered, I’m Yours” – Stevie Wonder
“Shop Around” – Smokey Robinson & Pentatonix
The Women of Motown Medley – “You Can’t Hurry Love,” “Ain’t Nothing Like the Real Thing,” “Please Mr. Postman,” “My Guy,””Don’t Leave Me This Way” – Meghan Trainor, Tori Kelly, Chloe x Halle, Fantasia, Thelma Houston
Marvin Gaye Medley – “Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology),” “What’s Going On” – John Legend
Rick James Medley – “Super Freak,” “Give It To Me Baby” – Ciara
“The Tracks Of My Tears,” “Ooh Baby Baby,” “The Tears Of A Clown,” “Just To See Her” – Smokey Robinson
61st GRAMMY Awards® Motown Tribute Performance – Jennifer Lopez
“I Like It,” “I’ll Be There,” “All Night Long (All Night)” Medley – NE-YO
“Do You Know Where You’re Going To,” “Good Morning Heartache,” “My Man” – Diana Ross
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