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First Look: Shawn Mendes, SZA, Alessia Cara, More Perform On Grammy Salute To Elton John

“Elton John: I’m Still Standing – A Grammy Salute” airs on April 10.

Elton John Special | Michele Crowe/CBS

While in New York for this past January’s Grammy Awards ceremony, some of music’s biggest names joined forces to help tribute an icon.

They participated in the “Elton John: I’m Still Standing – A Grammy Salute” concert.

CBS filmed the special, which will air at 9PM ET/PT on April 10.

In addition to John himself, the concert features musical performances by Alessia Cara, Miley Cyrus, Lady Gaga, Miranda Lambert, John Legend, Kesha, Little Big Town, Chris Martin, Shawn Mendes, Maren Morris, Ed Sheeran, Sam Smith and SZA.

John Batiste, Neil Patrick Harris, Christopher Jackson, Anna Kendrick, Gayle King, Lucy Liu, Valerie Simpson and Hailee Steinfeld also participated in the taping.

Ahead of the April 10 broadcast, CBS shared a full setlist for the special. It also revealed a handful of photos from the taping.

Both are below:

“The Bitch Is Back” – Miley Cyrus

“Candle in the Wind” – Ed Sheeran

“Daniel” – Sam Smith

“I Guess That’s Why They Call It the Blues” – Alessia Cara

“Your Song” – Lady Gaga

“Rocket Man” – Little Big Town

“Border Song” – Christopher Jackson & Valerie Simpson

“Don’t Go Breaking My Heart” – SZA & Shawn Mendes

“Mona Lisas and Mad Hatters” – Maren Morris

“We All Fall in Love Sometimes” – Chris Martin

“My Father’s Gun” – Miranda Lambert

“Goodbye Yellow Brick Road” – Kesha

“Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me” – John Legend

“Bennie and the Jets” – Elton John

“Philadelphia Freedom” – Elton John

“I’m Still Standing” – Elton John and Ensemble

Music stars honor Elton John’s illustrious career spanning five decades with a rockin’ tribute on ELTON JOHN: I’M STILL STANDING A GRAMMY SALUTE, to be broadcast Tuesday, April 10 (9:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Pictured: Little Big Town Photo: Michele Crowe/CBS ©2017 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved
Music stars honor Elton John’s illustrious career spanning five decades with a rockin’ tribute on ELTON JOHN: I’M STILL STANDING A GRAMMY SALUTE, to be broadcast Tuesday, April 10 (9:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Pictured: Hailee Steinfeld Photo: Michele Crowe/CBS ©2017 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved
Music stars honor Elton John’s illustrious career spanning five decades with a rockin’ tribute on ELTON JOHN: I’M STILL STANDING A GRAMMY SALUTE, to be broadcast Tuesday, April 10 (9:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Pictured: Kesha Photo: Michele Crowe/CBS ©2017 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved
Music stars honor Elton John’s illustrious career spanning five decades with a rockin’ tribute on ELTON JOHN: I’M STILL STANDING A GRAMMY SALUTE, to be broadcast Tuesday, April 10 (9:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Pictured: Miranda Lambert Photo: Michele Crowe/CBS ©2017 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved
Music stars honor Elton John’s illustrious career spanning five decades with a rockin’ tribute on ELTON JOHN: I’M STILL STANDING A GRAMMY SALUTE, to be broadcast Tuesday, April 10 (9:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Pictured: Little Big Town Photo: Michele Crowe/CBS ©2017 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved
Music stars honor Elton John’s illustrious career spanning five decades with a rockin’ tribute on ELTON JOHN: I’M STILL STANDING A GRAMMY SALUTE, to be broadcast Tuesday, April 10 (9:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Pictured: Miley Cyrus Photo: Michele Crowe/CBS ©2017 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved
Music stars honor Elton John’s illustrious career spanning five decades with a rockin’ tribute on ELTON JOHN: I’M STILL STANDING A GRAMMY SALUTE, to be broadcast Tuesday, April 10 (9:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Pictured L-R: Miley Cyrus and Davey Johnstone Photo: Michele Crowe/CBS ©2017 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved
Music stars honor Elton John’s illustrious career spanning five decades with a rockin’ tribute on ELTON JOHN: I’M STILL STANDING A GRAMMY SALUTE, to be broadcast Tuesday, April 10 (9:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Pictured: Miley Cyrus Photo: Michele Crowe/CBS ©2017 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved
Music stars honor Elton John’s illustrious career spanning five decades with a rockin’ tribute on ELTON JOHN: I’M STILL STANDING A GRAMMY SALUTE, to be broadcast Tuesday, April 10 (9:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Pictured: Ed Sheeran Photo: Michele Crowe/CBS ©2017 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved
Music stars honor Elton John’s illustrious career spanning five decades with a rockin’ tribute on ELTON JOHN: I’M STILL STANDING A GRAMMY SALUTE, to be broadcast Tuesday, April 10 (9:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Pictured: Ed Sheeran Photo: Michele Crowe/CBS ©2017 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved
Music stars honor Elton John’s illustrious career spanning five decades with a rockin’ tribute on ELTON JOHN: I’M STILL STANDING A GRAMMY SALUTE, to be broadcast Tuesday, April 10 (9:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Pictured: Sam Smith Photo: Michele Crowe/CBS ©2017 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved
Music stars honor Elton John’s illustrious career spanning five decades with a rockin’ tribute on ELTON JOHN: I’M STILL STANDING A GRAMMY SALUTE, to be broadcast Tuesday, April 10 (9:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Pictured: Sam Smith Photo: Michele Crowe/CBS ©2017 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved
Music stars honor Elton John’s illustrious career spanning five decades with a rockin’ tribute on ELTON JOHN: I’M STILL STANDING A GRAMMY SALUTE, to be broadcast Tuesday, April 10 (9:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Pictured: Alessia Cara Photo: Michele Crowe/CBS ©2017 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved
Music stars honor Elton John’s illustrious career spanning five decades with a rockin’ tribute on ELTON JOHN: I’M STILL STANDING A GRAMMY SALUTE, to be broadcast Tuesday, April 10 (9:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Pictured: Alessia Cara Photo: Michele Crowe/CBS ©2017 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved
Music stars honor Elton John’s illustrious career spanning five decades with a rockin’ tribute on ELTON JOHN: I’M STILL STANDING A GRAMMY SALUTE, to be broadcast Tuesday, April 10 (9:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Pictured: Alessia Cara Photo: Michele Crowe/CBS ©2017 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved
Music stars honor Elton John’s illustrious career spanning five decades with a rockin’ tribute on ELTON JOHN: I’M STILL STANDING A GRAMMY SALUTE, to be broadcast Tuesday, April 10 (9:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Pictured: Kesha Photo: Michele Crowe/CBS ©2017 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved
Music stars honor Elton John’s illustrious career spanning five decades with a rockin’ tribute on ELTON JOHN: I’M STILL STANDING A GRAMMY SALUTE, to be broadcast Tuesday, April 10 (9:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Pictured: Kesha Photo: Michele Crowe/CBS ©2017 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved
Music stars honor Elton John’s illustrious career spanning five decades with a rockin’ tribute on ELTON JOHN: I’M STILL STANDING A GRAMMY SALUTE, to be broadcast Tuesday, April 10 (9:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Pictured: Kesha Photo: Michele Crowe/CBS ©2017 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved
Music stars honor Elton John’s illustrious career spanning five decades with a rockin’ tribute on ELTON JOHN: I’M STILL STANDING A GRAMMY SALUTE, to be broadcast Tuesday, April 10 (9:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Pictured: Shawn Mendes Photo: Michele Crowe/CBS ©2017 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved
Music stars honor Elton John’s illustrious career spanning five decades with a rockin’ tribute on ELTON JOHN: I’M STILL STANDING A GRAMMY SALUTE, to be broadcast Tuesday, April 10 (9:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Pictured: Sza Photo: Michele Crowe/CBS ©2017 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved
Music stars honor Elton John’s illustrious career spanning five decades with a rockin’ tribute on ELTON JOHN: I’M STILL STANDING A GRAMMY SALUTE, to be broadcast Tuesday, April 10 (9:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Pictured: Sza and Shawn Mendes Photo: Michele Crowe/CBS ©2017 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved
Music stars honor Elton John’s illustrious career spanning five decades with a rockin’ tribute on ELTON JOHN: I’M STILL STANDING A GRAMMY SALUTE, to be broadcast Tuesday, April 10 (9:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Pictured: Miranda Lambert Photo: Michele Crowe/CBS ©2017 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved
Music stars honor Elton John’s illustrious career spanning five decades with a rockin’ tribute on ELTON JOHN: I’M STILL STANDING A GRAMMY SALUTE, to be broadcast Tuesday, April 10 (9:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Pictured: Maren Morris Photo: Michele Crowe/CBS ©2017 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved
Music stars honor Elton John’s illustrious career spanning five decades with a rockin’ tribute on ELTON JOHN: I’M STILL STANDING A GRAMMY SALUTE, to be broadcast Tuesday, April 10 (9:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Pictured: Chris Martin of Coldplay Photo: Michele Crowe/CBS ©2017 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved
Music stars honor Elton John’s illustrious career spanning five decades with a rockin’ tribute on ELTON JOHN: I’M STILL STANDING A GRAMMY SALUTE, to be broadcast Tuesday, April 10 (9:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Pictured: Elton John Photo: Michele Crowe/CBS ©2017 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved
Music stars honor Elton John’s illustrious career spanning five decades with a rockin’ tribute on ELTON JOHN: I’M STILL STANDING A GRAMMY SALUTE, to be broadcast Tuesday, April 10 (9:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Pictured: John Legend Photo: Michele Crowe/CBS ©2017 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved
Music stars honor Elton John’s illustrious career spanning five decades with a rockin’ tribute on ELTON JOHN: I’M STILL STANDING A GRAMMY SALUTE, to be broadcast Tuesday, April 10 (9:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Pictured: Elton John Photo: Michele Crowe/CBS ©2017 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved
Music stars honor Elton John’s illustrious career spanning five decades with a rockin’ tribute on ELTON JOHN: I’M STILL STANDING A GRAMMY SALUTE, to be broadcast Tuesday, April 10 (9:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Pictured L-R: Neil Patrick Harris, Elton John, Kimberly Schlapman, Phillip Sweet, Miranda Lambert, and Kesha Photo: Michele Crowe/CBS ©2017 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved
Music stars honor Elton John’s illustrious career spanning five decades with a rockin’ tribute on ELTON JOHN: I’M STILL STANDING A GRAMMY SALUTE, to be broadcast Tuesday, April 10 (9:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Pictured L-R: Sam Smith, Maren Morris, Shawn Mendes, Hailee Steinfeld,and Sza Photo: Michele Crowe/CBS ©2017 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved

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