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Chris Martin Pays Tribute To Music Industry Icons At Grammys

Chris Martin of Coldplay performs at the Rose Bowl, Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

During the recent Grammy Awards ceremony, Chris Martin of Coldplay paid tribute to the music industry's departed stars in a touching In Memoriam segment. The lead singer used Coldplay's latest single, 'All My Love,' to honor the memories of various individuals from the music world.

Throughout the past year, the music industry suffered significant losses, with notable figures from different genres being remembered during the tribute. The segment featured a diverse range of personalities, including the likes of One Direction's Payne, country music icon Toby Keith, soul legend Sam Moore, DJ/Producer Clark Kent, and Recording Academy executive assistant Lani Simmons.

Tribute included One Direction's Payne, Toby Keith, Sam Moore, Clark Kent, and Lani Simmons.
Chris Martin honored departed music stars at Grammy Awards with 'All My Love.'
Audience applauded the tribute, recognizing the impact of the departed music figures.

As the tribute concluded, the audience responded with a heartfelt round of applause, acknowledging the impact these individuals had on the music community. Following the segment, a poignant moment occurred during a commercial break when One Direction's 'Story of My Life' played in the theater, further commemorating Payne's legacy. Payne tragically passed away after a fatal fall from a hotel balcony in Argentina last year.

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