Diana Ross Gets the Crowd Moving During Spirited 75th Birthday Grammys Tribute: 'Don't Be Lazy!'

Mar. 16, 2025

Diana Rossbrought back-to-back hits for her 75th birthday Grammy’s performance!

“She is amazing,” he said. “Young people like me can look up to her for her independence, confidence and willingness to be her unique self. She has shown the world that nothing is beyond our reach. So, ladies and gentlemen, please welcome my grandmommy Diana Ross.”

The music legend opened her performance with her hit “The Best Years of My Life.”

“Thank you for being here to celebrate my 75th birthday,” she said to large applause. She then walked through the crowd singing “Reach Out and Touch (Somebody’s Hand).”

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Ross’ performance was announced earlier this month.

The Academy previously honored “Diamond Diana” with a Lifetime Achievement Award in 2012.

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The 61st AnnualGrammy Awardsare broadcasting live from Staples Center in Los Angeles on Sunday, Feb. 10 at 8:00 p.m. ET/5:00 p.m. PT on CBS.

source: people.com