Over the weekend, Sheryl Crow was officially inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y. The induction ceremony was a memorable night filled with remarkable performances and heartfelt speeches, making it a significant moment for the celebrated artists who were honored over the course of the ceremony.
The evening started with a powerful collaboration between Crow and the rising sensation Olivia Rodrigo. They joined forces to perform “If It Makes You Happy,” a classic from Crow’s self-titled 1996 studio album.
Actress Laura Dern, Crow’s former roommate, then took the stage to deliver a touching speech inducting the artist into the prestigious Hall of Fame. Dern’s words highlighted the unique qualities that have made Crow’s music so resonant with audiences. “There’s a reason we feel the connections we do to Sheryl’s storytelling: She lets you in with an open vulnerability and a reverence and love that guides you to access yourself in ways you haven’t before,” Dern said. “She guides you home, and she also helps you reflect on those way-stations we call home in our lives. From teacher to backup singer, this hardest-working woman I know evolved into the profound artist, multi-instrumentalist, and producer we love.”
Crow, in her own speech, humbly compared her induction to “getting an Oscar for a screenplay you haven’t finished writing.” She expressed the immense honor she felt for being inducted alongside someone she deeply admires—Willie Nelson.
As the night progressed, Crow’s extraordinary talent shone even brighter. She took the stage with Stevie Nicks to perform “Strong Enough,” a hit from her 1993 album Tuesday Night Music Club. The magic of their duet was only the beginning, as they were later joined by Peter Frampton for a mesmerizing rendition of “Everyday Is A Winding Road.”
But the surprises didn’t end there: Crow also shared the stage with Nelson for a soulful performance of “Crazy,” and the evening concluded with a star-studded tribute to the late Robbie Robertson through a rendition of “The Weight.”
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