Lady Gaga performed for Stevie Wonder alongside a host of music stars

Lady Gaga at the Grammy Awards
Lady Gaga at the Grammy Awards

The 'Do What U Want' hitmaker was just one of the star singers who honoured the musical legend in Los Angeles last night (10.02.15).

Writing on Twitter after the event, she said: "It was an honor to play 4 Stevie Wonder tonight & wonderful to see old friends! Couldn't help but cry watching him. (sic)"

Captioning a picture of the pair hugging, she added: ""I Wish" for just a moment I could talk to my 6 yr old Stevie lovin' piano playin self, and tell her how lucky I would be to honor such an important figure in music.

Stevie Wonder tribute performances
Stevie Wonder tribute performances

"A man who stands for love, Civil Rights, and like he said tonight..showing the world the impossible is possible. (sic)"

Other performers at the 'Stevie Wonder: Songs In the Key of Life - An All-Star Grammy Salute' event at the Nokia Theatre included Beyoncé and Ed Sheeran, who collaborated to perform their versions of some of the 64-year-old singer's hits including 'Master Blaster (Jammin')' and 'Higher Ground'.

Popstar Ariana Grande also sung at the event and was clearly in awe of the experience.

Ariana Grande also sung at the event and was clearly in awe of the experience
Ariana Grande also sung at the event and was clearly in awe of the experience

She tweeted: "Had the honor of singing one of my favorite songs in the world w the incredible @kennyedmonds today to honor the one and only Stevie Wonder!

"Thankful to even be in the same room as so many of the arists that performed today let alone share a stage w/ them!! & Stevie Wonder! (sic)"

The concert will air on February 16th on CBS.