The MTV Video Music Awards ceremony held Sunday night included a tribute segment honoring George Michael, the artist who passed away in 2016. The performance was timed to mark nearly four decades since the release of his 1987 album Faith, which is being celebrated through an upcoming live album scheduled for November 6 and a feature-length film set for U.S. theatrical release on December 11.
The tribute began with Sombr, introduced by Orville Peck, performing “Faith” while wearing Michael’s original customized leather jacket from the Faith era. Sombr continued with “Father Figure,” another track from the album. Raye followed with a rendition of “I Knew You Were Waiting,” Michael’s duet with Aretha Franklin, presented with golden lighting and sepia-toned imagery.
Teddy Swims then took on “Careless Whisper,” performing from a platform surrounded by searchlights as a saxophonist opened the piece. The segment concluded with a surprise appearance by Adam Lambert, who had not been previously announced as part of the performance. Lambert performed “Freedom ’90,” Michael’s iconic later single known for its supermodel-filled music video.
The ceremony, hosted by Snoop Dogg from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, aired live on CBS and MTV and streamed on Paramount+ Premium. Beyond the Michael tribute, the event featured a separate tribute to Dolly Parton led by Kacey Musgraves, and Nirvana received the Video Vanguard Award. Michael had won four VMAs throughout his career and received the Video Vanguard Award in 1989.
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