Lady Gaga will perform at the 2022 Grammy Awards, which will be broadcast live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday, April 3rd.
The 36-year-old singer is nominated for six awards alongside Tony Bennett for their second album together, Love for Sale.
The announcement comes after the Foo Fighters canceled their upcoming tour and performance at the music industry’s biggest night following the unexpected death of drummer Taylor Hawkins on March 25 at the age of 48.
Exciting: Lady Gaga will perform at the 2022 Grammy Awards, which will be broadcast live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday April 3 (as seen in 2022).
On Friday, Bennett’s son and manager Danny confirmed his father will not be attending the ceremony but plans to cheer for Gaga from his home in New York City.
“Tony is beyond thrilled, especially at the young age of 95, to once again be recognized by the Recording Academy alongside his musical collaborator and dear friend Lady Gaga for their album Love for Sale,” Danny told Variety.
He continued, “To have the album nominated in six categories including Album of the Year and Record of the Year is an incredible honor. Although producers invited both Tony and Gaga to appear on Sunday’s Grammys show, it was unfortunate that he was unable to accept due to his ongoing battle with Alzheimer’s.
Friends: The 36-year-old singer is nominated for five awards alongside Tony Bennett for their second album together, ‘Love for Sale’; Seen together in 2015
“It was decided that it would be appropriate for Lady Gaga to perform alone to represent them both,” said Bennett’s son, 68.
He concluded: “There is no doubt that she will give an impeccable performance of Love for Sale, Tony’s final album. He’ll be cheering for them as he watches from his home in New York City.”
The couple released Love for Sale on October 1, as a follow-up to their 2014 Grammy-winning album Cheek to Cheek.
“It was decided that it would be appropriate for Lady Gaga to perform alone to represent them both,” explained Bennett’s son, 68; pictured in 2021
They first worked together on the 2011 album Duets II.
Bennett had been secretly living with Alzheimer’s since 2016 before his family announced it on Twitter in February 2021.
When Gaga learned in November that her latest album received six Grammy nominations, including Album of the Year, Record of the Year and Best Music Video, Gaga shared a sweet tribute to her “music companion” — who she said had the “idea” for him the record in first place.
Dream team: When Gaga learned that her latest album received six Grammy nominations, including Album of the Year, Record of the Year and Best Music Video, Gaga shared a sweet tribute to her “music companion” — who she said had the “Idea” for him the record in first place
Speaking of his character and immense musical talent, Gaga revealed at the time, despite his Alzheimer’s diagnosis, that “today” he was able to “follow every word” she said, most notably claiming, “There’s nothing quite like it.” like the magic of music.’
The House of Gucci star shared a sweet portrait of the duo, in which she held him tenderly while he beamed at the camera.
Her lengthy caption was an emotional journey, expressing gratitude for the Grammy nominations while joyfully revealing that “today” the Alzheimer’s legend “understood” the magnitude of the historic honor.
One last time: Though Bennett officially retired from performing over the summer amid his battle with Alzheimer’s, he officially made Grammy history as the oldest artist ever to be nominated in an “general” category; pictured August 5 during One Last Time: An Evening With Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga
At 95, Bennet officially made Grammy history as the oldest artist ever to be nominated in a General Field category.
“Thank you @recordingacademy for these 6 nominations for Love For Sale. I am stunned and shocked and beyond grateful. I don’t know what to say. I just cry and am completely speechless. This means so much to me, @itstonybennett, the Bennetts, my family, jazz music and the amazing Cole Porter who wrote all these timeless classics.
“I will never forget today and congratulate Tony on his 6 nominations. I will never forget that today he could follow every word I said and understood that the world was celebrating him and celebrating jazz – a genre that embodies the joy, richness and imagination of black music throughout history.
“Thank you to all the Grammy voters who recognize Tony’s and I’s dedication to jazz music and also recognize it in important categories where this music is often not nominated.
Six nominations: The duo’s latest album, Love For Sale, was nominated for Album of the Year alongside five other nominations
“This album came about because it was Tony’s idea and I promised him we would make it and we did it. At 95 he has more nominations than ever, I am so honored to be his musical companion and friend.
“Thank you to the public for loving us, we certainly love each other and you. Believe in love and partnership, even with 60 years between us and Alzheimer’s there is nothing more beautiful than the magic of music. I love you Tony and the world loves you too. How could they not?’
Supportive: Gaga had previously said of his ability to shine on stage despite his diagnosis, “He gave the world the gift of knowing that things can change and you can still be great.”
In all, Tony has won 20 Grammys, including the Lifetime Achievement Award in 2001, while Gaga has won 12 Grammys in total.
In February 2021, Bennett’s family revealed his Alzheimer’s diagnosis. His wife, Susan Crow, told AARP magazine that he started showing signs in 2016 but started losing weight two years later.
“He’s not the old Tony anymore … But when he sings, he’s the old Tony,” Crow said.
Gaga had previously said of his ability to shine on stage despite his diagnosis: “He gave the world the gift of knowing that things can change and you can still be great.”