Two Unforgettable Nights of Music Coming to CBS This Fall

“A GRAMMY® Salute to Earth, Wind & Fire Live: The 21st Night of September” to Air Sunday, September 21 with Special Appearances by Stevie Wonder, Jonas Brothers, Jon Batiste, and Janelle Monáe

“A GRAMMY® Salute to Cyndi Lauper: Live from the Hollywood Bowl” to Air Sunday, October 5 with Special Guests Including Joni Mitchell, Cher, John Legend, and SZA

CBS and The Recording Academy® announced today two GRAMMY® specials celebrating the music of Earth, Wind & Fire and Cyndi Lauper.

A GRAMMY SALUTE TO EARTH, WIND & FIRE LIVE: THE 21ST NIGHT OF September will air Sunday, September 21 (8:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network and stream on Paramount+.* Paramount+. Thousands of episodes, live TV & exclusive originals–all in one place. Get Started! Legendary band and one of the best-selling artists of all time, Earth, Wind & Fire take to the Hollywood Bowl stage for a once-in-a-lifetime musical event, joined by the world-renowned LA Philharmonic, featuring guests celebrating the nine-time GRAMMY-winning group’s enduring legacy, cultural impact, and timeless sound. Stevie Wonder, Jonas Brothers, Jon Batiste, and Janelle Monáe are among the artists set to make special appearances. Ben Winston, Patrick Menton, and Harvey Mason jr. are executive producers. Fulwell Entertainment and GRAMMY Studios are producing.

A GRAMMY SALUTE TO CYNDI LAUPER: LIVE FROM THE HOLLYWOOD BOWL will air Sunday, October 5 (8:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network and stream on Paramount+.* This all-star concert filmed over two nights at Los Angeles’ Hollywood Bowl celebrates the beloved music of Cyndi Lauper as she concludes her international, year-long Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Farewell Tour. The event will feature exclusive performances of the GRAMMY, EMMY®, Tony winner and 2025 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee’s iconic songs. Special guests include Joni Mitchell, Cher, Angelique Kidjo, John Legend, SZA, Mickey Guyton, Trombone Shorty and Jake Wesley Rogers, with a video tribute from Brandi Carlile. Ken Ehrlich, Cyndi Lauper, Harvey Mason jr., Brian Burke and Lisa Barbaris are executive producers. Ken Ehrlich Productions and GRAMMY Studios are producing.

*Paramount+ Premium plan subscribers will have access to stream live via the live feed of their local CBS affiliate on the service, as well as on-demand. Paramount+ Essential subscribers will not have the option to stream live, but will have access to on-demand content the day after the special airs.