Annie Lennox Calls for Ceasefire in Sinéad O’Connor Grammys Tribute
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During the In Memoriam segment at Sunday evening’s 66th Annual Grammy Awards, singer Annie Lennox took to the stage to honor the late Sinéad O’Connor.
After performing O’Connor’s hit “Nothing Compares 2 U” live for the Grammy’s audience, Lennox ended on a political note. “Artists for ceasefire, peace in the world,” Lennox shouted before the rest of the In Memoriam continued.
Artists4Ceasefire is an organization led by actors, singers, and other creative folks calling for “an immediate de-escalation and ceasefire in Gaza and Israel before another life is lost.” Lennox is one of the co-signers of the letter addressed to President Joe Biden.
The note goes on to read: “We urge your administration, Congress, and all world leaders, to honor all of the lives in the Holy Land and call for and facilitate a ceasefire without delay – an end to the bombing of Gaza, and the safe release of hostages.”
O’Connor was a vocal supporter of Palestine, once cancelling a concert that was set to take place in Israel. “Nobody with any sanity, including myself, would have anything but sympathy for the Palestinian plight,” the singer said when she called off the show in Israel.
The singer died in 2023 of natural causes. She was 56.
annie lennox saying artists for ceasefire with her first up after singing a tribute for sinead o’connor. she would’ve wanted that. god i’m emotional
— cass / bk ∞ 🍉🔻 (@TATT3REDNTORN) February 5, 2024
And that’s how it’s done! Thank you Annie Lennox for calling for a ceasefire to honor Sinead O’Connor !!!
— FREE PALESTINE 🇵🇸❤️🔥 (@wetfromsobbing) February 5, 2024
Annie Lennox calling for a ceasefire is the most beautiful way to honor Sinead O’Connor
— Mr. Bear (They/Them) (@HawliBear) February 5, 2024
This year’s In Memoriam tribute also included stars like Jimmy Buffett, Chita Rivera, Clarence Avant, and Tina Turner. To honor Turner, Oprah Winfrey introduced a stunning performance of “Proud Mary” from Fantasia Barrino—who famously performed the song when she auditioned for American Idol in 2004.
This is the song Fantasia auditioned for American Idol with 😭😭😭 #Grammys pic.twitter.com/w9K6zT4Asy
— Mel (@TheBaddestMitch) February 5, 2024
Full circle moment, Fantasia auditioned to American idol with a Tina Turner song 😭 #Grammys pic.twitter.com/FrfvBkhPSB
— Desuana ✨ (@Desuana_D) February 5, 2024
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