Iggy Azalea, John Legend, Meghan Trainor Ring In Pre-GRAMMY Gala
Heralded as the preeminent GRAMMY Week party, Clive Davis' and The Recording Academy's Pre-GRAMMY Gala was held Feb. 7 in Beverly Hills, Calif. The star-studded affair honored Sony/ATV Music Publishing Chairman and CEO Martin Bandier with the President's Merit Award during the Salute To Industry Icons portion of the event. Featured performers included current GRAMMY nominees Iggy Azalea, Aloe Blacc, Mary J. Blige, Jennifer Hudson, John Legend, Johnny Mathis, Pentatonix, Sam Smith, Meghan Trainor, and Pharrell Williams, GRAMMY winners Barry Gibb, Carole King, Miguel, and Smokey Robinson, and singer/songwriter Rita Ora.
Below are highlights from the event shared via Twitter and Instagram, and a complete set list of songs performed.
Celebrating Music's Biggest Night early at #PreGRAMMYGala with @alyankovic pic.twitter.com/WgpGCdkHe2
— The GRAMMYs (@TheGRAMMYs) February 8, 2015
Celebrating Music's Biggest Night early at #PreGRAMMYGala with @ptxofficial pic.twitter.com/4X3JBuIG3A
— The GRAMMYs (@TheGRAMMYs) February 8, 2015
Celebrating Music's Biggest Night early at #PreGRAMMYGala with @common pic.twitter.com/zTGqLce0XG
— The GRAMMYs (@TheGRAMMYs) February 8, 2015
.@MileyCyrus + @Ciara at tonight's #PreGRAMMYgala pic.twitter.com/Y8TjYw59bD
— Mark Sundstrom (@106th) February 8, 2015
Let's get the party started! #PreGrammyGala #taylorswift pic.twitter.com/k6mipSv6Db
— Clive Davis (@CliveDavis) February 8, 2015
Jamie Foxx busts a move on the red carpet at #PreGRAMMYGala!
A photo posted by The GRAMMYs (@thegrammys) on Feb 7, 2015 at 7:17pm PST
Fan girling right now. That is CAROLE KING!!!!
A photo posted by Sam Smith (@samsmithworld) on Feb 7, 2015 at 8:10pm PST
#PandEWing honoree Nile Rodgers continues the GRAMMY Week celebration at the #PreGRAMMYGala
A photo posted by The GRAMMYs (@thegrammys) on Feb 7, 2015 at 8:18pm PST
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Surprise! Chris Brown photobombs India Arie on the red carpet at the #PreGRAMMYGala
A photo posted by The GRAMMYs (@thegrammys) on Feb 7, 2015 at 8:32pm PST
Set List:
Sam Smith
"Stay With Me"
"My Funny Valentine"
Aloe Blacc, JC Chasez, Miguel, And Smokey Robinson
"My Girl"
Smokey Robinson And Mary J. Blige
"Being With You"
Mary J. Blige
"Doubt"
Iggy Azalea And Rita Ora
"Black Widow"
Iggy Azalea And Jennifer Hudson
"Trouble"
Johnny Mathis
"It's Not For Me To Say"
"Chances Are"
Wonderful! Wonderful!"
"Misty"
Carole King
"Beautiful"
"You've Got A Friend"
Pharrell Williams
"Get Lucky"
John Legend
"All Of Me"
John Legend And Meghan Trainor
"Like I'm Gonna Lose You"
Pentatonix
Bee Gees medley
Barry Gibb
"To Love Somebody"