Eurythmics Reunite For Beatles Tribute Special; Guest Stars include John Mayer, Alicia Keys and Keith Urban

The Eurythmics are getting back to where they once belonged. Together. Annie Lennox and Dave Stewart will reunite as the Eurythmics to pay a musical tribute to the Beatles. But they're not doing it alone. They're bringing Alicia Keys, John Mayer and Keith Urban up on stage to help them celebrate the Fiftieth Anniversary of The Beatles' famed Ed Sullivan debut.

The Recording Academy announced that Lennox and Stewart will perform as The Eurythmics at "The Night That Changed America: A Grammy Salute To The Beatles." The show will be taped live at the Los Angeles Convention Center on Jan. 27. That's one day after the Grammy Awards for those of you keeping score.

"The Night That Changed America: A Grammy Salute To The Beatles" will be produced by produced by Ken Ehrlich, who has been bringing us the Grammy Awards. It was Ehrlich's idea to approach the Eurythmics.

In an interview, Ehrlich said "When it came around to booking this show, what I felt was important was to try and find those artists who not only would be able to interpret Beatles songs, but would also have an ... understanding of what they meant."

The Eurythmics released their debut album in 1981 which included their first, of many, hits, "Sweet Dreams (Are Made of These)." Lennox and Stewart have since gone on to have successful solo careers.

Ehrlich also said that John Mayer and Keith Urban will pair up to throw down the funky Beatle classic  "Don't Let Me Down" and that Alicia Keys will join John Legend for "Let It Be." He also said Maroon 5 will perform.

"The Night That Changed America: A Grammy Salute To The Beatles" will air on CBS on Feb. 9. Dust off your Beatle wigs, that is exactly 50 years to the day after the Beatles debuted in America on "The Ed Sullivan Show." 73 million people watched Ed that night. It is still a record. George Harrison said that even criminal took the night off to watch the Beatles.

Ehrlich said "They really did change people's lives, so what I'm hoping this show ... gets across is the message that occasionally in history we are touched by certain artists who have a profound effect on us beyond just the music that they make."

Ehrlich wouldn't confirm if Paul McCartney or Ringo Starr would attend the event. Ehrlich said more performers will be announced as the show gets closer.

The Beatles will get a lifetime achievement award at the Recording Academy's Special Merit Awards in Los Angeles.

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