Michael Jackson To Be Honoured With Grammy Lifetime  Michael Jackson |
The US Recording Academy announced that Michael Jackson will be posthumously awarded Grammy lifetime achievement.
The others to be conferred lifetime achievement include Leonard Cohen, Bobby Darin, Loretta Lynn, Clark Terry, Dave Edwards and Andre Previn. The honours for lifetime Grammy will take place on Jan 30, a day before the main awards ceremony.
Recording Academy President and Chief Executive Officer Neil Portnow in his statement on Thursday said,"This year's honourees are a prestigious group of diverse and prominent creators who have contributed some of the most distinguished and influential recordings."
"Their outstanding accomplishments and passion for their craft have created a timeless legacy that has positively affected multiple generations, and will continue to influence generations to come. It is an honour and privilege to recognize such talented individuals who have had and will continue to have such an influence in both our culture and the music industry."
