Emmylou Harris with Daniel Lanois and Brian Blade, Jon Batiste, Big Star’s Jody Stephens, Ledisi and More

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The Grammy Museum has unveiled the initial artist lineup for its second-annual Hall of Fame induction gala. Staging at Beverly Hills, Calif.’s Beverly Hilton on May 16, the 2025 Grammy Hall of Fame Gala will honor the esteemed recordings of its 51st class with a star-studded cast of 10 performers, each of whom will celebrate one of this year’s inductees. Further acts and tribute details will be unveiled as the event approaches.

This year’s artist lineup is led by 14-time Grammy-winner Emmylou Harris, who will be joined by acclaimed accompanists producer Daniel Lanois and drummer Brian Blade to mark the induction of her 1995 album Wrecking Ball. The two other artists being awarded who will also perform at the event are soul sensation Eddie Floyd, recognized for “Knock on Wood,” and Big Star drummer Jody Stephens for his iconic quartet’s debut #1 Record. Other performances will come from Ledisi, Leslie Odom Jr., Orianthi, Cindy Blackman–percussionist and wife of Carlos Santana–and Jon Batiste, who will receive the inaugural Ray Charles “Architect of Sound” Award.

The other recordings featured in this year’s celebration include the profoundly influential albums Fela Kuti & Afrika 70’s Zombie, Luther Vandross’ Never Too Much, Cat Stevens’ Tea for the Tillerman, J.D. Crowe & The New South’s 1975 self-titled album and Santana’s Supernatural, which made Grammy history in 2000 by taking home eight statues and matching Michael Jackson’s 1984 record for most awards received in a single evening.

These records are joined by four more celebrated singles: Miami Sound Machine’s “Conga,” Geeshie Wiley’s “Last Kind Words Blues,” Clara Ward’s “How I Got Over” and “Color Him Father” by country pathbreaker Linda Martell, who just recently received a tribute from Beyoncé during her acceptance speech for album of the year at the 67th Grammy Awards. Recording dates of this year’s inductees range from 1930 to 1999; with this latest class, the GRAMMY Hall of Fame has immortalized a total of 1,165 legendary recordings since its 1973 inception.

Tickets for the GRAMMY Hall Of Fame Gala are on sale now. For more information, visit: grammymuseum.org/programs/hof-gala.