Grammys weekend officially kicked off on Friday night with MusiCares’ person of the year tribute to Joni Mitchell.
Some of music’s biggest stars arrived in style to the MGM Grand Garden Conference Center in Las Vegas, including John Legend, Sara Bareilles, Brandi Carlile, Billy Porter and Rita Wilson.
Carlile and Jon Batiste, who are both nominated at this year’s ceremony, will lead the event as artistic directors and will also perform. Other performers paying tribute to Mitchell during the dinner include Bareilles, Beck, Black Pumas, Leon Bridges, Lauren Daigle, Mickey Guyton, Herbie Hancock, Chaka Khan, Angélique Kidjo, Cyndi Lauper, Pentatonix, Billy Porter, Allison Russell, Stephen Stills and St. Vincent. Graham Nash will also be part of the tribute remotely.
Below, see all the photos from the star-studded event, updating live.
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Abigail Barlow
Image Credit: Brian Friedman for Variety Abigail Barlow, Grammy-nominated for her work on the “Bridgerton” musical, rocked a black romper and heart-shaped necklace at the MusiCares event.
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Jacob Sartorius
Image Credit: Brian Friedman for Variety TikTok star Jacob Sartorius wore an all-black ensemble on the MusiCares red carpet.
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Loren Gray
Image Credit: Brian Friedman for Variety TikTok star Loren Gray paired a black off-the-shoulder dress with jet black eyeliner for the MusiCares gala.
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Emily Bear
Image Credit: Brian Friedman for Variety Composer Emily Bear, who is Grammy-nominated for her work on the “Bridgerton” musical, wore a pink fringe two-piece set to the event.
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Harvey Mason Jr
Image Credit: Brian Friedman for Variety Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr wore a shiny silver suit jacket on the MusiCares red carpet.
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Jena Rose
Image Credit: Brian Friedman for Variety Jena Rose wore a black dress with cutouts and statement earrings to the MusiCares gala.
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Joni Mitchell
Image Credit: Brian Friedman for Variety The star of the night, Joni Mitchell wore an all-black ensemble, complete with a beret, on the MusiCares red carpet.
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Billy Porter and Rita Wilson
Image Credit: Brian Friedman for Variety Billy Porter and Rita Wilson pose together on the red carpet at the MusiCares gala.
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Sara Bareilles
Image Credit: Brian Friedman for Variety Sara Bareilles rocked a yellow frock on the red carpet at the MusiCares gala.
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Brandi Carlile and Joni Mitchell
Image Credit: Brian Friedman for Variety Brandi Carlile poses with Joni Mitchell on the MusiCares red carpet.
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John Legend
Image Credit: Brian Friedman for Variety John Legend sports a green and gold suit jacket with tan pants at the MusiCares gala.
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Billy Ray Cyrus
Image Credit: Brian Friedman for Variety Billy Ray Cyrus wore a black blazer and grey jeans on the MusiCares red carpet, with his signature aviators.
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Leon Bridges
Image Credit: Brian Friedman for Variety Leon Bridges emulated a Grammy itself in an all-gold ensemble at the MusiCares event.
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Cyndi Lauper
Image Credit: Brian Friedman for Variety Cyndi Lauper wore a black suit with zipper embellishments on the red carpet.
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Dixie D’Amelio
Image Credit: Brian Friedman for Variety Dixie D’Amelio wore a black dress and sheer gloves on the MusiCares red carpet.
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St. Vincent
Image Credit: Brian Friedman for Variety St. Vincent sported a silky suit with snakeskin heels on the red carpet.
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Black Pumas
Image Credit: Brian Friedman for Variety Adrian Quesada and Eric Burton of Black Pumas looked dapper on the MusiCares red carpet.
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Allison Russell
Image Credit: Brian Friedman for Variety Allison Russell wore a pink ruffled dress — and a big smile — on the MusiCares red carpet.
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Beck
Image Credit: Brian Friedman for Variety Beck sported a pinstriped blazer and black trousers at the MusiCares gala.
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Jimmie Allen
Image Credit: Brian Friedman for Variety Jimmie Allen opted for an all-white look, complete with a hat and bandana.
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Jon Batiste
Image Credit: Brian Friedman for Variety Jon Batiste paired his black suit with some gold-rimmed glasses and chains at the MusiCares event.
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Mickey Guyton
Image Credit: Brian Friedman for Variety Mickey Guyton looked ethereal in a white gown with see-through sleeves on the red carpet.
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Pentatonix
Image Credit: Brian Friedman for Variety Matt Sallee, Kirstin Maldonado, Mitch Grassi, and Scott Hoying of Pentatonix pose on the red carpet.
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Yola
Image Credit: Brian Friedman for Variety Yola sported a black-and-white glittery gown on the MusiCares red carpet.
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Herbie Hancock
Image Credit: Brian Friedman for Variety Herbie Hancock performs onstage at the 31st Annual MusiCares Person of the Year Gala.
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Violet Grohl
Image Credit: Brian Friedman for Variety Violet Grohl performs “Help Me” onstage at the 31st Annual MusiCares Person of the Year Gala.
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Angelique Kidjo
Image Credit: Brian Friedman for Variety Angelique Kidjo performs onstage at the 31st Annual MusiCares Person of the Year Gala.
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John Legend
Image Credit: Brian Friedman for Variety John Legend performs onstage at the 31st Annual MusiCares Person of the Year Gala.
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Yola With Wendy & Lisa
Image Credit: Brian Friedman for Variety Yola performs “Urge for Going” with Wendy & Lisa onstage at the 31st Annual MusiCares Person of the Year Gala.
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Pentatonix
Image Credit: Brian Friedman for Variety Pentatonix performs onstage at the 31st Annual MusiCares Person of the Year Gala.
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Chloe Bailey
Image Credit: Brian Friedman for Variety Chloe Bailey performs onstage at the 31st Annual MusiCares Person of the Year Gala.
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Cyndi Lauper
Image Credit: Brian Friedman for Variety Cyndi Lauper performs onstage at the 31st Annual MusiCares Person of the Year Gala.
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Billy Porter
Image Credit: Brian Friedman for Variety Billy Porter performs onstage at the 31st Annual MusiCares Person of the Year Gala.
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Beck
Image Credit: Brian Friedman for Variety Beck performs onstage at the 31st Annual MusiCares Person of the Year Gala.