Tony Bennett Will Pay Tribute To Amy Winehouse VMA's!

Tony Bennett will be paying tribute to Amy Winehouse at the MTV Video Music Awards on sunday. Adele and Lady Gaga are expected to join him on stage also.

Bennett who has collaborated with Winehouse for the duet “Body and Soul”,  will appear on his Duets II album.

The tribute will be preceded by footage of them during their studio rehearsal of the song. The track will be released on September 14th, Winehouse’s birthday. Bennett commented:

“It was a thrill to record with Amy Winehouse and when you listen to the recording of ‘Body and Soul’ it is a testament to her artistic genius and her brilliance as one of the most honest musicians I have ever known.”

Mr Bennett will donate all proceeds from the song to the Amy Winehouse Foundation. 

Winehouse’s father Mitch also commented on Bennett’s tribute:

“Our family is honored that the VMA’s are giving Amy this wonderful tribute. We know that Amy’s performance of ‘Rehab’ at the MTV Movie Awards played an important part in Amy’s worldwide success.”