Demi Lovato, Brandi Carlile, and H.E.R. paid tribute to Elton John throughout Thursday night time’s iHeartRadio Music Awards, and the legendary singer himself imparted just a few phrases of knowledge previous to the efficiency. “Chill out, I am so glad and appreciative that they are doing it,” John mentioned in a pre-show interview with Elvis Duran. In any case, they have been every handpicked by John for the efficiency.
H.E.R. kicked issues off taking part in piano and guitar for “Bennie and the Jets,” even getting a response out of John, who may very well be seen yelling, “YES!” Carlile then mellowed issues out with fan-favorite “Do not Let the Solar Go Down on Me.” Lastly, Lovato gave it her all, and bought John to affix in for “I am Nonetheless Standing.”
Coldplay’s Chris Martin launched the medley in a purposefully chaotic speech about John and his well-known songs, particularly “Uptown Woman” and “I Simply Known as to Say I Love You.” (In case you are questioning, that was a joke “made” by the teleprompter operator since Billy Joel sang “Uptown Woman” and Stevie Surprise sang “I Simply Known as to Say I Love You.”) Following the efficiency, Lil Nas X additionally honored John, describing him as a “trailblazer to those that stay their lives freely and unapologetically.” John returned the praise in his acceptance speech, saying, “A particular due to Lil Nas X, as a result of he is an excellent artist and has balls of metal!”
You’ll be able to see highlights from the tribute efficiency and John’s speech forward.