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Leon Russell Making Grammy Debut Tonight

Legendary singer/songwriter Leon Russell, left, and newcomer Zac Brown rehearse for Sunday

Leon Russell is set to join the Zac Brown Band on stage tonight at the Grammy Awards (CBS, 7pm CST).

Russell will make his Grammy stage debut tonight, roughly two weeks after surgery for a brain-fluid leak.

“I’m tired, but otherwise OK; it’s a pretty quick recovery. I’m going to be in the background, and I don’t have to walk a red carpet.” - Leon Russell

The Zac Brown Band, nominated for best country duo/group, new artist and country album, will be playing “America the Beautiful”, Russell’s “Dixie Lullaby” and “Chicken Fried”.

One of the benefits of playing the Grammys is the chance to bring together current and legendary musicians. Coy Bowles of the Zac Brown Band visited with Leon Russell and even had Russell sign his guitar at rehearsals. Music legend Leon Russell, who had brain surgery two weeks ago, showed up to practice for the show.

Pictures from Friday night’s MusiCare Person of the Year tribute for Neil Young:
Sheryl Crow, Leon Russell, T-Bone Burnett, and Sir Elton John taking the stage Friday night at the 2010 MusiCare Person of the Year - Neil Young Tribute. Performing onstage for the MusiCare 2010 Neil Young Tribute, Elton, Sheryl Crow, Neko Case and Leon… 2010 MusiCare Person of the Year - Neil Young Tribute concert…Leon & Elton, together again! Leon and Sheryl Crow backstage at MusiCare 2010 Neil Young Tribute. Sir Elton and Leon backstage at the 2010 MusiCare Tribute to Neil Young Ladies & Gentlemen, The Master of Space and Time and former-Tulsan, Mr. Leon Russell!

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3 Responses to “Leon Russell Making Grammy Debut Tonight”

  1. Quentin Says:
    February 1st, 2010 at 11:43 am

    Really great news about Leon.

  2. m2 Says:
    February 2nd, 2010 at 4:35 pm

    Leon is adorable in that knit hat. He is amazing.

  3. Chris Says:
    February 2nd, 2010 at 7:37 pm

    Hope this means he’ll be able to play NMF. I was really looking forward to that!

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