Motown 60: A GRAMMY Celebration — Photos

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April 23, 2019 2:48PM EDT

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‘Motown 60: A GRAMMY Celebration’

‘Motown 60: A GRAMMY Celebration’ — ‘Motown 60′ A Grammy Celebration’ airs April 21 on CBS. The live concert was filmed Feb. 12 in the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. The lineup for the celebration is star-studded and includes Boyz II Men, Chloe X Halle, Ciara, Lamont Dozier, Fantasia, Brian & Eddie Holland, Thelma Houston, Tori Kelly, John Legend, Little Big Town, NE-YO, Pentatonix, Martha Reeves, Diana Ross, Valerie Simpson, Mickey Stevenson, Meghan Trainor, and Stevie Wonder. The special will be hosted by Cedric the Entertainer and Grammy winner Smokey Robinson. ‘Motown 60′ A Grammy Celebration’ will be paying tribute to an iconic sound that changed America. Motown music began in 1959 when Berry Gordy Jr. founded Tamla Records in Detroit. He incorporated the name Motown Records in 1960. The biggest Motown artists and groups include Smokey Robinson, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, The Supremes, and more. See more photos from the TV special in our gallery now.

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‘Motown 60: A GRAMMY Celebration’

‘Motown 60: A GRAMMY Celebration’ — Ne-Yo performs during ‘Motown 60: A GRAMMY Celebration’ at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. He shows off his iconic moves during his performance.

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‘Motown 60: A GRAMMY Celebration’

‘Motown 60: A GRAMMY Celebration’ — Thelma Houston slays on stage at the ‘Motown 60: A GRAMMY Celebration’ in Los Angeles. She dazzles in a gorgeous gold dress for her performance.

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‘Motown 60: A GRAMMY Celebration’ — Tori Kelly hits the stage to perform during ‘Motown 60: A GRAMMY Celebration.’ She wows in a stunning red pantsuit.

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‘Motown 60: A GRAMMY Celebration’ — Meghan Trainor stuns on stage at the ‘Motown 60: A GRAMMY Celebration.’ She dazzles in a shimmery pink dress.

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‘Motown 60: A GRAMMY Celebration’ — Eve hits the stage during ‘Motown 60: A GRAMMY Celebration’ in Los Angeles. The talk show host slays in a sexy gold gown.

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‘Motown 60: A GRAMMY Celebration’ — Fantasia Barrino wows during her ‘Motown 60: A GRAMMY Celebration’ performance. She hits the stage in an amazing leopard print pantsuit.

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‘Motown 60: A GRAMMY Celebration’ — The only and only Diana Ross performs during ‘Motown 60: A GRAMMY Celebration’ in Los Angeles. The legendary singer wows in a stunning black gown.

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‘Motown 60: A GRAMMY Celebration’ — Diana Ross takes a bow at the ‘Motown 60: A GRAMMY Celebration’ TV special. She recently celebrated her 75th birthday.

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‘Motown 60: A GRAMMY Celebration’

‘Motown 60: A GRAMMY Celebration’ — Ciara turns up the heat during the ‘Motown 60: A GRAMMY Celebration’ special. She takes hot to a new level in her sexy catsuit.

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‘Motown 60: A GRAMMY Celebration’ — Ciara puts on a sizzling performance during the ‘Motown 60: A GRAMMY Celebration’ special. Her outfit is H-O-T!

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‘Motown 60: A GRAMMY Celebration’

‘Motown 60: A GRAMMY Celebration’ — Motown legend Smokey Robinson co-hosts ‘Motown 60: A GRAMMY Celebration’ with Cedric the Entertainer. He’s one the premier Motown artists.

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‘Motown 60: A GRAMMY Celebration’ — Smokey Robinson and Cedric the Entertainer host ‘Motown 60: A GRAMMY Celebration.’ Smokey is one of the most iconic Motown artist and Cedric currently stars on the CBS show ‘The Neighborhood.’

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‘Motown 60: A GRAMMY Celebration’ — Chloe X Halle perform during ‘Motown 60: A GRAMMY Celebration.’ The amazing sister duo also performed ‘America the Beautiful’ at the 2019 Super Bowl.

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