This year's big show also paid tribute to several other music stars the world lost over the past year.
Brandi Carlile opens up about her upcoming tribute performance for the late John Prine at the GRAMMYs, airing March 14 on CBS.
Music legends Leonard Cohen and Toots Hibbert were also recognized by the Recording Academy.
ET confirmed that the country singer died on Tuesday following a battle with COVID-19. He was 73.
The singer's wife opened up to fans about her husband's battle against COVID-19.
Prine was hospitalized on Thursday.