Music fans are all geared up for the 64th Annual Grammy Awards airing Sunday, April 3 on CBS but they may notice one music icon missing from the crowd and performance stage.
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Tony Bennett, who is up for five awards for his work alongside Lady Gaga on their joint duets album, Love For Sale, will be absent from the show. Bennett’s son, and manager explained to fans why Bennett would not be present in a statement obtained by Variety.
“Tony is beyond thrilled, particularly at the young age of 95, to once again be recognized along with his musical collaborator and dear friend, Lady Gaga, by the Recording Academy for their album Love for Sale,” the statement reads. “To have the album nominated in six categories including Album of the Year and Record of the Year is an incredible honor.”
It continues, “Although the producers had invited both Tony and Gaga to perform in Sunday’s Grammys broadcast, it is unfortunate that due to his continuing struggle with Alzheimer’s, he was not able to accept. It was decided that it would be fitting for Lady Gaga to perform on her own to represent for both of them. There is no doubt, that she will offer up an impeccable performance from Love for Sale, which is Tony’s final album. He will be cheering her on as he watches from his home in New York City.”
Gaga will surely make Bennett proud as she holds her own and performs solo. She joins a high-caliber line-up set for Sunday night including Carrie Underwood, John Legend, J Balvin with Maria Becerra, Silk Sonic and more.
Additionally, the 64th Annual Grammys will pay tribute to the Foo Fighters drummer, Taylor Hawkins, who suffered an untimely death on March 25 at 50-years-old.
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