The Motown legends Four Tops are going to receive a Grammy Award for lifetime achievement, organizers have said recently. In addition, a number of legendary figures, such as Gene Autry (late famous country music singer), the Blind Boys Of Alabama (evangelical group), Hank Jones (well-known pianist and composer), Tom Paxton (folk song singer) and Brenda Lee (country music singer) will also receive career awards.

The prizes will be given at a ceremony in Los Angeles on 7 February, one day before the 51st annual Grammy Awards.