The Recording Academy to honor Earth Wind & Fire, Cyndi Lauper with CBS specials

A Grammy Salute for both artists will air this fall

CBS and The Recording Academy have announced two Grammy specials celebrating the music of Earth, Wind & Fire and Cyndi Lauper.

A Grammy Salute to Earth, Wind & Fire Live: The 21st Night of September will air Sunday, September 21st, from 8-10 pm ET/PT on the CBS Television Network and stream on Paramount+. Legendary band and one of the best-selling artists of all time, Earth, Wind & Fire, take to the Hollywood Bowl stage for a once-in-a-lifetime musical event, joined by the world-renowned LA Philharmonic, featuring guests celebrating the nine-time Grammy-winning group’s enduring legacy, cultural impact, and timeless sound. Stevie Wonder, Jonas Brothers, Jon Batiste, and Janelle Monáe are among the artists set to make special appearances.

A Grammy Salute to Cyndi Lauper: Live From the Hollywood Bowl will air Sunday, October 5th, from 8-10 pm ET/PT on the CBS Television Network and stream on Paramount+. This all-star concert filmed over two nights at Los Angeles’ Hollywood Bowl celebrates the beloved music of Cyndi Lauper as she concludes her international, year-long Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Farewell Tour. The event will feature exclusive performances of the Grammy, Emmy, Tony winner and 2025 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee’s iconic songs. Special guests include Joni Mitchell, Cher, Angelique Kidjo, John Legend, Sza, Mickey Guyton, Trombone Shorty, and Jake Wesley Rogers, with a video tribute from Brandi Carlile.

Buddy Iahn
Buddy Iahn